1. THE GOTHIC ART

2. Gothic art is characterized by the accentuated verticality of the proportions, the use of ogive arches, the great-stained windows of the churches, the high pillars and the perfection of the sculptures.

3. Some beautiful examples of Italian Gothic Architecture

4. Some Italian Gothic Pictures and Sculptures

5. Italian Fashion in the Gothic Period The brightness of the windows was recreated in the transparent sheen of the silks and in the softness of the velvets. The pillars and the spires, tending towards the sky, were imitated by the long dresses with drapes, trains and long sleeves

6. THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE

7. Renaissance art was based, above all, on the revaluation of the ancient world through the study of classic Greek and Roman thought. The concept of beauty as a result of proportion and harmony was another of the main principles of Renaissance

8. Some Beautiful Examples of Italian Renaissance Architecture

9. Thanks to the statement of Humanism and the fervour of Classic Art revival, clothes’ style changed a lot. The Gothic verticality changed into balanced, elegant, geometrical shapes. The line of the dress was more dignified and similar to the body figure, which was more in evidence than in the past

10. 15 th century clothing was characterized by the variety of the shapes, the refinement of the fabrics and the splendour of the decorations. Grace, charm and spirituality were the main qualities a woman had to inspire by means of her dresses…..

11. ……but a bit of mysteriousness was absolutely necessary…….