Mr. Hogarth's- Renaissance Flashcards
what is a patron?
A person who supports artists, writers, or scientists financially, often to gain prestige or to encourage cultural growth during the Renaissance.
who were the Medici family?
A powerful and wealthy family in Florence who were major patrons of Renaissance art and culture. They supported artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci and played a key role in the political and cultural development of the Renaissance.
what was humanism?
A Renaissance intellectual movement that focused on the study of classical antiquity, emphasizing the value of human potential, reason, and achievements.
what was the Fall of Constantinople?
The fall of Constantinople in 1453 led to many Greek scholars fleeing to Europe, bringing classical texts and knowledge, such as Humanism.
who is Petrach?
Petrarch (1304-1374) was an Italian scholar, poet, and one of the early humanists. Known as the ‘Father of Humanism,’ he promoted the study of classical texts and emphasized the value of individual thought and expression.
what was the printing press?
Invented by Johannes Gutenberg, it allowed for mass production of books, revolutionizing the spread of knowledge.
what was the influence of Humanism on scientific inventions?
Humanism’s emphasis on reason, observation, and questioning traditional beliefs encouraged scientific discoveries and inventions, and Humans were given the power to make sense of the world.
what was the Renaissance?
The Renaissance was a cultural, artistic, and intellectual revival in Europe that lasted from the 14th to the 17th century.
Significance of art and architecture during the Renaissance?
Renaissance art and architecture emphasized realism, perspective, human emotion, and classical themes. It celebrated human potential and the natural world.
Themes of Renaissance art?
Themes included humanism, individualism, nature, religious subjects portrayed in a humanized way, and classical mythology.
when was the printing press created?
15th centaury
what were the Humanism (Aims)?
It aimed to promote education, individual achievement, and a focus on worldly rather than solely religious matters.
Renaissance (Definition)?
The word ‘Renaissance’ means ‘rebirth,’
what was the Mechanical Clock?
Improved timekeeping and influenced daily life and productivity by allowing more accurate measurement of time, leading to better organization of work and daily schedules.
Leonardo Da Vinci Artworks?
Mona Lisa and The Last Supper
Michelangelo Artworks?
David and The Sistine Chapel
Raphael Artwork?
School of Athens
what were Navigational Tools?
Advancements such as the astrolabe and improved compasses enhanced exploration and navigation, helping explorers discover new places.
who was Copernicus?
Proposed the heliocentric theory, which challenged the geocentric view of the universe by stating that the Sun, not the Earth, is at the center of the solar system.
who is Galileo?
His telescopic observations provided evidence for heliocentrism and advanced the field of astronomy by confirming Copernicus’ theory.
who is Andreas Vesalius?
Conducted detailed anatomical studies, publishing De humani corporis fabrica (On the Fabric of the Human Body), which laid the groundwork for modern biology and medicine through accurate depictions of the human body.
what is Chiascuro?
A new technique of showing objects through contrasts of light and shadow.
what is Sfumato?
blending of colours and tones to create soft transitions
Realism (Renaissance)?
artistic movement in which writers and painters sought to show life as it is
