... art was and always will be a means of representation, of capturing a moment, of displaying in all its naked glory an emotional foray into human nature. "Not what man knows, but what man feels, concerns art. All else is science" (Bernard Berenson; 1897) The period from the 14th century through to the 18th century was littered with artwork that bore trademarks of both controversy and culture, as a result of the changing traditions, cultural trends and technology. The Renaissance period, French for "rebirth" started in isolated pockets of Italy before spreading throughout Europe (Exhibits Collection: 2004). It directly reflected the changing economic scope and cultural ideals of the European population, that arose in the 14th Century. People began to exhibit wealth on a more grandiose scale. Buildings began to reflect their rich owners, people began to dress more astute and 'emotionless' art was evident through portraiture as individuals ...

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