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Renaissance Art

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Renaissance Art refers to the artistic movement that emerged in Europe during the 14th to 17th centuries, characterized by a renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman art, humanism, and naturalistic representation.

AP course connection

Topic 3.4: 3.4 Purpose and Audience in Early European and Colonial American Art

Unit 3
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