In the vast universe of art, the Renaissance is like the most dazzling nebula, attracting many pursuers.

The emergence of outstanding talents such as Leonardo da Vinci during the Renaissance is both amazing and thought-provoking. What is the mystery of the times that created such brilliance?

In the history of human civilization, the Renaissance is the peak of Western art.

The artistic achievements of that period were extremely high, and the results continue to influence today.

Nowadays, people who understand art must understand the Renaissance.

It is like a golden key, opening the door to understanding modern art.

It is a vital frame of reference that helps people accurately view art and provides an indispensable building block for those who aspire to delve deeper into the field of art.

In today's society, if you know nothing about the art of the Renaissance, you will lack a solid foundation for in-depth understanding even when facing modern works of art.

Because the roots of much modern art can be traced back to this great era.

Leonardo da Vinci was talented, and his growth was inseparable from the Renaissance.

Italy at that time was the soil where he became a giant.

The overall atmosphere of the Renaissance prompted his talents to explode.

He is not just a painter, but also has extensive experience in many disciplines.

In exchanges with many artists and thinkers, he gradually built his own art palace.

His abilities ranged from anatomy to engineering, and his knowledge of these fields in turn nourished his artistic practice.

For example, thinking about the structure of the human body is of great significance to the accuracy of drawing figures.

In the context of that era, he shined like a bright star. This fully demonstrates the endless opportunities that era brought to creators.

Christianity is an important code of Western civilization.

The Renaissance came from the Middle Ages, and the influence of medieval religion was everywhere.

Only by understanding Christianity can we understand some of the core of the Renaissance.

For example, many works of art contain expressions of religious elements.

It will be difficult for scholars to understand the Renaissance in depth without delving into the influence of Christianity.

Zhang dared to study Christian art, and he knew the close connection between them.

Religious stories are often a source of inspiration for artists, and they profoundly shape the atmosphere and overall style of artistic creation.

Zhang Gan is a professional art history researcher.

He taught at the Central Academy of Fine Arts and was a visiting scholar at the University of Cambridge.

His academic background helped him delve into the Renaissance.

He had seen a large number of authentic Renaissance paintings.

These authentic observations gave him a unique research experience.

He is also keen on giving lectures to ordinary art lovers.

In places such as the National Art Museum of China, he passed on his professional knowledge to more people.

"A Compendium of Foreign Art History" written by him is also a good general book.

He engages in various art promotion activities with the aim of allowing more people to experience the appeal of art.

Zhang Gan opened the column "Understanding the Renaissance - Celebrities and Masterpieces in the Era of Leonardo da Vinci" on the "Zhongdu APP".

This column is for art lovers.

There is a lot of rich content in the course.

You can learn about the stories of more than a hundred artists.

There is something inspiring behind these stories.

In addition to listening to stories, you can also learn about the hidden details behind the artwork.

Interesting elements such as Easter eggs in paintings can be appreciated in the course.

The entire course is like a key that opens up the mysterious world of the Renaissance.

In this course, listeners can learn about the real image of the artist.

Although they are geniuses, they also have an ordinary side.

Like Leonardo da Vinci, he also experienced loneliness.

The speaker will also pay attention to the subtleties in the painting, such as the details that Raphael cleverly concealed in the painting.

The speaker will also incorporate his experience accumulated from going to Italy to appreciate works.

What he drew was like a museum tour map.

In this way, listeners can add to the experience of strolling through an Italian museum, gain a deeper understanding of why Italian Renaissance artworks are compelling, and thereby enhance their aesthetic appreciation.

Do you also want to start an art journey about the Renaissance?