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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the word "Renaissance" mean?RenewedRebuiltRemadeRebirth
- 2. Multiple Choice
Classical art refers to
paintings that are done on the ceiling
art that was influenced by ancient Rome and Greece
art that was influenced by China
art that was influenced by travel and commence and the growth of city states
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHumanism...emphasized the Bibleleads to happier livesencourages people to learn Latin and Greekfocuses on the potential of humans to achieve
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe Sistine Chapel was painted by...MichalangeloAlbrecht DurerMiguel CervantesLeonardo DaVinci
- 5. Multiple Choice
______________ art was flat with rigid, emotionless figures, while ______________ art had full backgrounds with figures that showed emotion and detail.Renaissance, MedievalRenaissance, ClassicalClassical, MedievalMedieval, Renaissance - 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would be an example of a painting using REALISM?
abstract shapes and lines
a life-like and detailed painting of an everyday activity
cartoonish depictions of humans
a flat painting with little use of perspective
- 7. Multiple Choice
Florentine is called the "cradle of the Renaissance" because (select all that apply)
is location on the Arno River made it an important trade center
its wealth from trade supported cultural activity
Rich residents could afford to be patrons to support the arts
the Medici family used their wealth to support the arts
- 8. Multiple ChoiceRenaissance artist who painted The School of AthensMichelangeloRaphaelJohann GuttenbergLeonardo da Vinci
- 9. Multiple ChoiceItalian artist who also excelled in astronomy, engineering, and anatomyMichelangeloRaphaelJohann GuttenbergLeonardo da Vinci
- 10. Multiple ChoiceArtist who painted the Mona Lisa &The Last SupperMichelangeloLeonardo da Vinciperspectivepatron
- 11. Multiple Choice
This person developed the 1st mechanical printing press, allowing the spread of knowledge and ideas.
Johannes Gutenberg
Albrecht Durer
Donatello
Francis Bacon
- 12. Multiple Choice
Having books printed in the vernacular during the Renaissance allowed (select all that apply)
the spread of knowledge and ideas
the common people to access knowledge and religion
the spread of awareness of church abuses
- 13. Multiple ChoiceBelieved that one should use any means to establish and keep total authorityNiccolo MachiavelliAlbrecht DurerJohannes KeplerGiovanni Bellini
- 14. Multiple Choicepainter, sculptor, architect, inventor, studied biology- a true Renaissance ManMichelangelpLeonardo da VinciWilliam ShakespeareDante
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe Medicis were examples of _______, persons who give financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity.godfathersrich peoplebankerspatrons
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich was NOT a characteristic of humanism?an emphasis on the individual and societygaining knowledge through reason and not just religious faithan emphasis on the Catholic ChurchIt was based on Greek and Roman ideas
- 17. Multiple ChoiceDuring the Renaissance, people began to become more interested in more worldly events-not just religious ones. This was known assecularismurbanizationthe vernacularhumanism
- 18. Multiple ChoiceHow did the city-states of Italy gain wealth?Through industryThrough banking and tradeThrough the sale of Renaissance artThrough the large farming estates
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich describes how the subjects of Renaissance art were different than art during Medieval times?The subjects of art were always religious figures.Artists painted individuals in everyday life and showed them more realistically.The art was usually very dark and depressing.Subjects' bodies were not shown in proportion.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceBrunelleschi is best known for"The Prince."the statue of Davidthe Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore (Il Duomo)"The Divine Comedy"
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat types of works of literature and philosophy were rediscovered and used during the Renaissance?Religious textsWritings from Greek and Latin (Roman) authorsChristian learningChinese philosophers
- 22. Multiple ChoiceA major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that...Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade between Europe and Asiamerchants supported the Green RevolutionFarmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plainsmany European scholars had migrated to this area
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich group supported those who conducted the early work of the Renaissance?Italian patronsCatholic priestsSpanish tradersMuslim thinkers
- 24. Multiple ChoiceSir Thomas More wrote which of the following books?UtopiaThe PrincePraise of FollyIn the Garden
- 25. Multiple ChoiceRenaissance art was notable for:showing religious themes for the first timefocusing on humans and their emotionsincluding many miliatary sceneshaving flat backgrounds with figures up front
- 26. Multiple Choice
These were wealthy people who supported the arts and other cultural activities by paying for new buildings, art, and universities
Elites
Kings
Patrons
Merchants
- 27. Multiple Choice
______________ is a technique used to represent 3D forms on a flat, 2D surface.
aesthetic
baroque
abstraction
perspective
- 28. Multiple Choice
What's an example of INDIVIDUALISM?
Closely linked individuals
Cooperation
Go with your own personal preference
Neither of these
- 29. Multiple ChoiceBorn in Stratford England, __________ was one of its most popular playwrights and helped shape the Northern Renaissance.Dante AlighieriCervantesPieter BruegelWilliam Shakespeare
- 30. Multiple Choice
How did the Medici family contribute to the Renaissance?
They were patrons of the arts
They killed off anyone who challenged their power
They went on a crime spree
They formed the first government that collected taxes
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