Massacio

Masaccio 

  Massacio was an Italian Renaissance painter whose work in the use of scientific perspective greatly helped the artworks of his period. Massacio was born in a town near Florence in the year of 1402.He was most influenced by the architect Brunelleschi and the sculptor Donatello. Massacio was influenced by Brunellschi in that he was able to acquire knowledge of mathematical proportion which in the end helped with his scientific perspective. Donatello influenced him into turning away from the typical gothic style, which allowed him to portray less decorative and ornamental images. Massacio's images were more naturalistic and were more associate with unity and simplicism rather than decoration. Brunelleschi, Donatello and Massacio are all responsible for starting the Renaissance.