2 Flashcards
What term means ‘rebirth’ and describes a cultural movement that began in Italy during the 14th century?
Renaissance
Who is known as the ‘Father of Symphony’?
Franz Joseph Haydn
What style dominated European art and some Spanish and Portuguese settlements from the 16th century until 1750?
Baroque
Who is the painter of The Last Supper and Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What artistic technique uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth?
Chiaroscuro
What musical form from the Classical period has three sections: exposition, development, and recapitulation?
Sonata-Allegro Form
What sculpture shows Christ in his mother’s lap after being taken down from the cross?
Pieta
Who was a composer that became deaf and helped transition music from the Classical to the Romantic era?
Ludwig van Beethoven
What is the Italian term that means ‘rebirth’ and is associated with the revival of classical Greek and Roman culture?
Rinascita
What piece of music is written for a soloist accompanied by an orchestra?
Concerto
What time period marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, influencing the arts and music?
Classical Period (1750-1820)
Who was a famous child prodigy and composer of the Classical era?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
What painting by Raphael depicts the Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist?
La Belle Jardinière
Who is the artist known for the sculpture Apollo and Daphne?
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Who is the painter known for the realistic portrayal in The Calling of Saint Matthew?
Caravaggio
