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Human Potential and philosophical idealism revitalized Renaissance art from that of the middle ages. The humanism movement taught artists to appreciate and celebrate life on earth. Generally, artists chose to move away from false, idealistic perceptions of man and religion and redirect their attention to detail, emotion and individualism. Symbolism was replaced with realism. Life was no longer meant to surround the church, nor was every aspect of it. Renaissance art took advantage of this sudden social change and flourished in return. Paintings turned from bland pictures into invigorating masterpieces complete with color and expression. Suddenly, one could distinguish between joyous smiles and watery eyes filled with hurt and sorrow. People in paintings were no longer looked at in “god-like” manners; instead they were appreciated in their natural state. During the middle ages, painting a nude human body was considered sinful and disgusting while in the Renaissance the nude body was celebrated and beautiful.
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