Naturalism in Leonardo Da Vinci and Durer’s Work

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10.2991/978-2-38476-170-8_8How to use a DOI?

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Naturalism; Leonardo da Vinci; Albrecht Durer; Renaissance; Art History

Abstract

Naturalism has become an increasingly important part of European art since the fourteenth century, thanks to the Renaissance movement. Following extensive research into various works from various periods, it was discovered that Renaissance artists began to make paintings more realistic by studying various natural sciences, reflecting changes in mainstream social thinking at the time. This paper examines the representation of naturalism in the works of two Renaissance artists, Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Durer. Both artists were known for their meticulous observation and depiction of nature, and their works reflect the cultural and intellectual shift towards a more humanistic understanding of the world. Through an analysis of selected paintings and drawings, this paper explores the ways in which da Vinci and Durer portrayed natural phenomena, including light, shadow, texture, and anatomy. It also considers the philosophical and aesthetic implications of their naturalistic style, such as the emphasis on empirical observation and the ideal of beauty as an expression of truth. By examining the convergences and divergences between da Vinci and Durer’s approaches to naturalism, this paper illuminates the complex relationship between art and science in the Renaissance period.

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AU  - Yingtian Xia
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TI  - Naturalism in Leonardo Da Vinci and Durer’s Work
BT  - Proceedings of the  2023 5th International Conference on Literature, Art and Human Development (ICLAHD 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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