Masaccio
Italian painter of the Renaissance
Born
December 21st, 1401
623 years ago
Died
1428
597 years ago — 27 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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A significant figure in early Renaissance painting, this artist pioneered the use of linear perspective and naturalistic representation. The work exemplified dramatic use of light and shadow, contributing to the development of the art form. The frescoes in the Brancacci Chapel in Florence displayed mastery of anatomy and compositional arrangement. The artist's innovative techniques influenced many subsequent generations of painters, establishing a foundation for future developments in Western art.
Brancacci Chapel frescoes
The Holy Trinity
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