Exam 2 (Renaissance) Flashcards
The Renaissance was a time of ….
Rebirth
In between what years did the Renaissance occur?
1450-1600
What classic culture was the return of humanism based on?
Roman and Greek Culture
Where did the renaissance begin?
Italy
Name the 8 poets, philosophers and artists that began in italy
Michael Angelo Rafael Donatello Leonardo De Vinci Dante Brunelleschi Petrach, Machiavelli
Who were the rich aristocrats that supported the artists?
Medici, Sforza, and Gonzaga Families
What were the types of art made?
Secular (non-religious) forms emerged
Mythology
What were the 2 types of secular music that emerged?
Madrigal and the Suite of Dances
Which form of music was the most important type?
Madrigal
How many voices sing in madrigal?
2 or more voices
What kind of text is sung?
Secular text ( mostly about love)
What is the vernacular?
often Italian
What is the texture?
Mixed but mostly polyphonic
When did madrigal come to full bloom?
in the late 16th century.
What city did madrigal originate from?
Mantova
