How did Renaissance art reflect the political and social events of the period?

Renaissance literally means rebirth. During the Renaissance, people discovered and rediscovered old ideas and new ones, especially Greco-Roman ones. The mindset of the time was that men can do whatever they put their heart to.

Renaissance art had equal parts Classical antiquity, but also embracing new and contemporary scientific knowledge. The arts were improving. Politically, cities were often ruled by the richest families. It was the best time to be an artist because everyone wanted to buy a painting. Art at the time showed wealth and class.

People were divided into 3 groups: those who fight, who pray and who work. Those who pray were on the top of the social class. Those who work were the peasants.