Renaissance Flashcards
(23Q) Define Humanism
(23A) The belief that humans have potential for greatness
(24Q) Describe the characteristics of Humanist writings
(24A) It focused on redemption from Gid
(25Q) Define individualism during the Renaissance
(25A) To work to improve ones self
(26Q) Define Secularism during the Renaissance
(26A) Scholars could access sources that are outside the bible instead of only by the bible
(27Q) How did commerce have an impact on the city-states of Venice
(27A) They build a shipyard
(28Q) Why was Italy a better place for commercial growth than other European countries
(28A) The location provided a easier way to trade
(29Q) Who was Lorenzo de Medici? Why was he important to the Renaissance?
(29A) Lorzeno was part f the Medici family. He made Florence the center of art & learning.
(30Q) Define a patron. Why were they important to the Renaissance?
(30A) A patron is someone who donates ; much of the donation helps fund Renaissance projects
Example: Medici Family
(31Q) Why were banking branches created during the Renaissance
(31A) It made it safer to travel without fear that they would be robbed
(32Q) List of works of art by Leonardo da Vinci
(32A)
- The Last Supper
- Mona Lisa
(33Q) Describe the difference between Medieval art and Renaissance art
(33A)
Medieval: Religion & 2D
Renaissance: Natural & Realistic
(34Q) List the works of art by Michelangelo Buonarroti
(34A)
- Last Judgement
- The Statue of David
- Painted the Sistine Chapel
(35Q) How was linear perspective used by artists during the Renaissance
(35A) Linear perspective adds depth to the painting
(36Q) Who invented the printing press and why was it important
(36A) Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press ; this allowed ideas to be spread much faster
