Neoplatonism was an idea that arose during the Renaissance. It is common knowledge that the Renaissance is a REBIRTH of Classical CREATIVITY AND SCHOLARSHIP. Plato believed in Beauty, the beauty of the ideal. He saw nature as imperfect, as a fruit, flower, and person will decline in beauty over time. He believed the arts helped one cultivate character, but wanted the arts controlled in an effort to mold and shape people's character in the manner he believed appropriate. Neoplatonism arises during the Renaissance in an effort to bring back Classical ideals that were considered strong and valid means to build a community. Neoplatonism shows up in art as allegory, oftentimes symbols and concepts from literature and Pre-Christian thought. Michelangelo was the main advocate of this idea in art.
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