Movement guide

High Renaissance

late 15th–early 16th century

Representative High Renaissance artwork — Representative work from the Explainary collection.

Detail from a High Renaissance artwork — Detail crop for texture and technique.

The Renaissance at its most monumental, emphasizing harmony, scale, and ideal form.

What defines it

Monumental figures and confident anatomy
Balanced, unified compositions
Elevated spiritual and humanist themes

Techniques and innovations

Mastery of fresco and monumental scale
Fusion of sculpture and painting sensibilities

Key artists

Key works in Explainary