Renaissance Period (1400-1600) RENAISSANCE was the period of economic progress. The period stirred enthusiasm for the study of ancient philosopy and artistic values. Italian Renaissance began in the late 14th century. It was an era of great artistic and intellectual achievement with the birth of secular art. The focus was on realistic and humanistic art. Renaissance Art was characterized by accurate anatomy, scientific perspective, and deeper landscape. Renaissance Painters depicted real-life figures and their sculpture were naturalistic portrait of human beings. Architecture during this period was characterized by its symmetry and balance. Renaissance held up the ideal of well-rounded man, knowledgeable in a number of fields such as philosopy, science, arts, including painting and music – and who supplies his knowledge to productive and creative activity. The renaissance was a period of artistic experimentation. The renaissance art marks the transition of Europe from the medieval period to the early modern age. Early renaissance art