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Which artistic technique was characteristic of Renaissance art?
Renaissance art, flourishing from the 14th to the 17th century, marked a revival of classical styles and a new emphasis on humanism, individualism, and realism. Artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci pioneered techniques such as perspective, chiaroscuro, and sfumato, creating works of unparalleled beauty and depth. This period laid the groundwork for subsequent Western art movements.