Western Civilization: Lesson 165

What were some of the problems associated with the Renaissance papacy?

The popes became concerned with art and political power and other worldly matters that they neglected their spiritual duties.

 We normally think of three people in particular as having been the key artists of the High Renaissance. Who were they? Discuss one major work from each.

Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.

Raphael made self portraits, he made two paintings of St. George.

Leonardo Da Vinci was famous for painting the Mona Lisa.

Michelangelo is famous for painting the Creation of Adam.

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