Emphasis on God , Latin the language of the church and religion responsible for unification of Western Europe. Church served as the political power and the center of knowledge. Images are created with emphasis on their message, and symbolic meaning. Renaissance Literally means rebirth and signifies return to ideas and ideals of antiquity. Seminal to development of Western civilization.
Humanity is subject and object of art.
Perspective and proportion developed, as well as systems of harmony and measurement. High Renaissance Stresses even more the importance of man, revival of the portrait reflection of secular preoccupation. Art in 2 extremes, realism and idealism. Rome becomes the artistic center, the figure becomes the principle subject and most important theme in art. Baroque Themes still used today become important, still life, landscape, people engaged in normal living experiences.