page_title: Protestantism in Germany
section_title: Art
hierarchical_section_title: Protestantism in Germany / Social and cultural effects / Art
caption_attribution_description: English: Lutherdenkmal (Worms): John Wycliffe
context_page_description: The religion of Protestantism, a form of Christianity, was founded within Germany in the 16th Century Reformation. It was formed as a new direction from some Roman Catholic principles, led initially by Martin Luther, later by John Calvin.
context_section_description: When the Reformation occurred, the art industry was declining in Germany, however it provided a new inspiration for graphic arts, sculptures and paintings. Protestant Churches displayed medieval images, along with uniquely Lutheran artistic traditions, such as the Wittenberg workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder and Lucas Cranach the Younger. The Protestant movement brought Germany a new variation of figural sculptures, portraits, artworks and illustrations on interior of churches.
caption: Bronze monument to Martin Luther completed in 1868 in Worms, Germany.
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