Renaissance Flashcards
When did the Renaissance take place?
1300-1600AD
What was reborn during the Renaissance?
An interest in art and learning from the classical times
Which empire had the most effect on the Renaissance?
Byzantine Empire
What was the purpose of Classical Art?
To show the importance of gods, goddesses, leaders
What were common styles and focuses in Classical Art
Dynamic, idealized figures, expressionless
What was the purpose of Medieval Art?
Teach religious concepts to the illiterate
What were common styles and focuses in Medieval Art
Christain-themed, fully dressed, static
What was the purpose of Renaissance Art?
To show the importance of people and nature not just religion
What were common styles and focuses in Renaissance Art?
Both religious and non-religious, lifelike, 3D, basically Classic and Medieval fused
From a barter-based economy to a–>
Coin-based economy
Being in a coin-based economy, what was needed?
Moneychangers
What are the benefits of a coin-based economy?
Loans, savings
What are city-states?
An independent city
Some city-states are run as…
Republics
Why did leaders of guilds stay the same?
The leaders had the money and the power to stay in that position if they liked it
