e sees. The next stage if the Italian Renaissance came to be known as the High Renaissance. During this period three artists came to the forefront. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael each of these artists had there own style however each where considered now to be some of the best artists ever known to man. Leonardo da Vinci a man that rings a bell in almost any person's head when said is best known for the "Mona Lisa". The version that we know however is one that Leonardo changed from a "portrait from an icon of status" to the known "representation of a person fully engaged with the viewer." Leonardo uses a "sfumato" style, which blends both light and dark to create a uniform distribution. Leonardo is also known for his interpretation of "The Last Supper". He takes the approach of choosing the moment after Christ announces that one of his disciples has betrayed him. Leonardo put in his painting how he feels the disciples will react. Leonardo took a new approach to almost everything he did and that is why he was one of the three for runners of the High Renaissance period. Michelangelo was a man with great talent that did not stick to a given genre. Michelangelo did painting, architecture and sculpture. The painting, which he is best known for, is "Last Judgement"; created displeasure because it was "considered lewd and unseemly in a religious setting." This was because of the portrayal of nudes and sensuality in the church. Which is something one must agree with that there is no need for private scenes to be show in a place of G-d. This painting however did not change the way people viewed his talents so he continued to do his work one of his greatest architectural designs was the "Laurentain Library" located in San Lorenzo, Florence. Michelangelo considered while building this the need for "serious study", a "grand entrance", and "light-filled study space", he then joined them to form the ideal building. Th...
