What are some characteristics of medieval art?

· There was a focus on painting human anatomy. When Michelangelo carved the statue of Moses, he included veins and muscles in the arms and legs. Another example is the "Vitruvian Man" painted by Leonardo da vinci, which studies the ideal proportions of a male figure. High Renaissance art focused on portraying the humans in their most natural form. Nudes were painted beautifully and aesthetically. Artists perfected the art of of facial expressions. Leonardo Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" and the "Last Supper" are a good example of this.