By the mid-16th century, artists in northern Europe-particularly those of the Danube school, such as Joachim Patinir and Albrecht Altdorfer-were creating paintings which, though often populated with biblical figures, truly celebrated the beauty of nature in its own right. 1480–85) and, slightly later, in those by Giorgione ( The Tempest, c. 1465 Saint Jerome Reading in a Landscape, c. Landscapes were notable in works by Giovanni Bellini ( The Agony in the Garden, c. Though landscape painting was still not a genre in its own right and was considered low in the art academy’s rigid hierarchy of subject matter, background landscapes became increasingly detailed in compositions that emerged in Venice in the late 15th century. Want to learn a little about nearly everything in art and design? Start with this quiz and then keep going to the other three parts! Landscape painting in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.

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