Painting:
* Leonardo da Vinci: (1452-1519) - Known for masterpieces like Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and Vitruvian Man. He was a polymath, excelling in painting, sculpture, architecture, science, and engineering.
* Michelangelo: (1475-1564) - Famous for his frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, the statue of David, and his architectural work on St. Peter's Basilica.
* Raphael: (1483-1520) - Known for his harmonious compositions and graceful figures, especially in paintings like The School of Athens and The Transfiguration.
* Sandro Botticelli: (1445-1510) - Recognized for his lyrical style and iconic works like The Birth of Venus and Primavera.
* Titian: (1488-1576) - Known for his rich colors and sensual depictions in paintings like Venus of Urbino and Danae.
* Donatello: (1386-1466) - A pioneer of Renaissance sculpture, famous for his bronze David and St. George.
* Masaccio: (1401-1428) - One of the first artists to use linear perspective and naturalism in his paintings.
Sculpture:
* Michelangelo: His sculptures are considered some of the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance, including David, Pietà, and Moses.
* Donatello: A pioneer of Renaissance sculpture, he brought realism and naturalism to the art form.
* Giambologna: (1529-1608) - Known for his dynamic and elegant sculptures, such as Mercury.
Architecture:
* Filippo Brunelleschi: (1377-1446) - Famous for designing the dome of the Florence Cathedral and for his work on the Ospedale degli Innocenti (Hospital of the Innocents).
* Donato Bramante: (1444-1514) - Known for his architectural designs, including the Tempietto in Rome and his initial plans for St. Peter's Basilica.
* Andrea Palladio: (1508-1580) - His influential architectural style emphasized classical elements and symmetry.
* Niccolò Machiavelli: (1469-1527) - A political philosopher known for his book The Prince, a controversial treatise on power and governance.
* Leonardo da Vinci: Although primarily known as an artist, da Vinci wrote extensively on science, art, and anatomy.
* Francesco Petrarch: (1304-1374) - Considered the "father of Humanism", he revived interest in classical literature and wrote sonnets and letters.
* Giovanni Boccaccio: (1313-1375) - Author of The Decameron, a collection of tales set during the Black Death.
* Erasmo da Rotterdam: (1466-1536) - Dutch humanist scholar who wrote extensively on philosophy, religion, and education.
* Baldassare Castiglione: (1478-1529) - Author of The Book of the Courtier, a treatise on courtly behavior and manners.
* Michelangelo: He wrote poetry, sonnets, and prose, including the famous sonnets to his patron Tommaso Cavalieri.
This list is just a small selection of the many talented artists and writers who contributed to the Italian Renaissance. Their works helped to shape the art, literature, and culture of this era, and continue to inspire and amaze people today.