Summary Before the end of the 15th century, Florence lost the unique position of leadership in the arts. Many of the great artists of the time stayed true to Florence such as Michelangelo and Leonardo but worked throughout Italy as Florentine artists. Before they left they had already established the style of the 16th Century. This style inspired many other great artists such as Raphael who's artistic education was the result of Florentine influence.

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