Question

What does the terns naturalism and humanism in art? What are some good examples of artwork in naturalism and good examples of artwork in humanism? Also,why you think they are good examples of each category?

Answer 1

Naturalism in art refers to the depiction of realistic objects in a natural settings.The realist movement of the 19th century Advocated naturalism in reaction to the stylized and idealized depiction of subjects in Romanticism, but may painter have used a similar approach over the centuries.

Humanism A Cultural and Intellectual movement of the Renaissance that Emphasized human potential to attain excellence and promoted direct study of the literature, art and Civilization of Greece  and Rome .

Leonardo Da Vinci;s 'Vitruvian Man', which means ' Man is the measure of all things'any individual could shape their own character and influence their own future by the way they lived their life.

Sandro Botticelli's 'The Birth of Venus', A theme that reflected personal interests of private patrons and collectors.

Piero Della Francesca's 'The Duke and Duchess of Urbino'

These are the few best example for humanism art.

Naturalism Art examples

William Bliss Baker whose landscape paintings are considered some of the best examples of Naturalist movement.