During the Renaissance artists became interested in making two-dimensional artwork look three-dimensional.
Renaissance- (1450-1600): The Renaissance began in Italy and spread through Northern Europe. Art, Science, and Literature grew during this time.
Many of the earlier works artists created showed little depth.
Artists used mathematics and close observation to invent linear perspective.
Linear perspective allows artists to trick the eye into seeing depth on a flat surface.
Raphael, School of Athens
