The rediscovery of the philosophy and mythology of the ancient world in the 14th century sparked the Renaissance. Tales from Greek antiquity were revived.
This expert guide to the Five Orders of Classical Architecture will allow you to better appreciate the urban landscape around you.
In February 2026, in the sale room of Sotheby’s, an unprepossessing, double-sided painting by the great artist Antonello da Messina sold for $14.9 million.
Renaissance artists revolutionized religious painting by breaking centuries-old rules. They introduced realism, perspective, emotion, and ordinary people into sacred scenes, forever changing Christian imagery.
In The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci uses each glance and gesture to tell this human story of faith and betrayal.
Raphael’s School of Athens is a Renaissance masterpiece that blends philosophy and art. Identify the figures, from Aristotle to Zoroaster, and learn their meaning.
Defeats in warfare and looting may not seem to be the ideal artistic foundations. However, the Byzantine Empire’s decline provided the bedrock for the Renaissance.
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is the world’s most famous painting; its mysterious identity, technique, smile, history, and cultural impact shape its timeless global fame.
