Booklet Questions Flashcards
What was the Madona and Child about?
portrait of virgin Mary holding baby Jesus
What was the Piety by Michelangelo about?
A 3D sculpture which shows virgin Mary that is holding jesus lifeless body after he got crusified.
Renaissance thinker look back to?
Roman and greeks
what economic change was significant?
the growth of trade and commerce
what was a major religious change?
establishment of the church of England
Who painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Michealangelo
What is sfumato?
Blending colours and tones to create soft transitions
What challenged Medieval belifes?
ancient greek and roman texts
Who proposed a heliocentric model of the universe?
Nicholas Copernicus
Who wrote the prince?
Niccolo machiavelli
What year do historian believe the Renaissance start?
early 1340
What were some products introduced to the Europe bc of the Crusades?
spices, silks and perfumes
What were the changes during the revial of trade lead to other changes?
improved land and sea routes to the east, better stronger ships were built, skill in navigation improved
What was the focus of the Renaissance?
cultural rebirth
When did the Renaissance primarily occur?
14th to 17th century
