Decorative statues and architectural details feom the Reniassance in Rome, Italy. - stock photo

Statues and architectural details from the Italian Renaissance in Rome, began during the 14th century was the beginning of the Renaissance movement. During the Renaissance people began to show more interest in the art and style of ancient Rome and Greek. This is especially apparent in the architecture that began to use more columns. The form also focused on symmetry and specific shapes and styles that are distinct to the era. Renaissance architecture took a different approach from the Gothic architecture that came before it.