renaissance 1. Flashcards
What did Italian humanists of the 16th century think about medieval art?
They viewed it as inferior to classical Greek and Roman art.
What style shift occurred in Italy during the Duecento and Trecento?
Shift from the Byzantine style to more naturalistic approaches.
Who was Nicola Pisano and what was his contribution to art?
Sculptor who introduced monumental stone pulpits in churches.
What architectural feature did Nicola Pisano favor?
Used round arches rather than pointed Gothic arches.
What did Giovanni Pisano focus on in his artwork?
Worked on Nativity scenes with expressive figures.
What influence did the fall of Constantinople have on art?
Led to an influx of Byzantine artists.
What was the Great Schism?
The split between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Church.
What was the Western Schism?
Period (1378-1417) of multiple popes causing division within the Catholic Church.
What were Mendicant Orders?
Franciscans & Dominicans who preached to urban populations.
Who painted the Saint Francis Altarpiece?
Bonaventura Berlinghieri.
What is Cimabue known for?
Breaking from Byzantine ‘Maniera Greca’ style to naturalist approach and creating deeper spatial settings.
What significant artwork did Pietro Cavallini create?
Painted Last Judgment in Santa Cecilia.
What characterized Italy during the Trecento?
Independent city-states like Florence, Siena, and Venice.
economic strength , black death and its effect in themes of art , vernacular literature.
What economic factors contributed to prosperity in Trecento Italy?
Banking, maritime trade, and textile industries.
What was the impact of the Black Death on art?
Led to increased religious commissions and influenced art themes.
What is Renaissance Humanism?
Revival of Greco-Roman values in education, civic life, and philosophy.
Who is considered the father of Renaissance painting?
Giotto di Bondone.
What major work did Giotto create?
Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel Frescoes.
What innovations did Giotto introduce in painting?
Realistic spatial depth, emotional expression, and chiaroscuro.
What is the theme of the fresco ‘Lamentation’ by Giotto?
Dramatic mourning scene with depth created by diagonal composition.
What influence did Duccio di Buoninsegna have on art?
ınfluenced french gothic art in curved garment draperies and naturalist approach in sulpture
(maestra altarpiece)
What architectural feature is prominent in the Orvieto Cathedral?
Gothic facade with pointed gables and a rose window.
What style is Simone Martini known for?
Pioneer of International Gothic Style.
What does Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s ‘Allegory of Good and Bad Government’ represent?
An early example of secular civic art.
Who designed Santa Maria del Fiore?
Arnolfo di Cambio.
What distinguishes Giotto’s Campanile?
It stands independently from the cathedral and shows Romanesque compartmentalization.
What was the significance of artists’ guilds?
Regulated training, quality, and commissions in art.
Fill in the blank: The Scrovegni Chapel was built for _______ to atone for his sins as a moneylender.
Enrico Scrovegni
What architectural style is represented by the Doge’s Palace?
Light, airy Gothic architecture with delicate tracery.
What influence is evident in San Marco Basilica?
Byzantine-influenced mosaics and domes.
