Renaissance Art

Question 1

Medici Family

Answer 1

The Medici Family was the most wealthiest and powerful bankers in all of Europe. They used the wealth to commission art for themselves and to beautify Florence. They also used their money to build a domed cathedral for Florence.

Question 2

Donatello

Answer 2

Donatello was the first great sculpture of the Renaissance. He received the classical (Greek-Roman) Style of sculpture that were realistic & viewed from all sides. His first large free-standing human sculpture was “David”

Question 3

Michelangelo

Answer 3

Michelangelo was a painter, sculpture, architect, & poet. His sculptures showed realism, personality, and emotion. His sculptures “Pieta & David” are considered masterpieces.

Question 4

Leonardo Da Vinci

Answer 4

Leonardo Da Vinci was a true Renaissance man. He was a painter & sculpture whose art was known for incredible realism & emotion. He was also a inventor & scientist whose sketches reveal observations about human anatomy & new engineering technology. His “Last Supper” shows Jesus’ last meeting with the 12 apostles before the crucifixion. His greatest masterpiece was the “Mona Lisa”.

Question 5

Raphael

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Raphael “perfected” painting and Improved by studying off his brothers. He became the favorite painter of the pope because of his amazing detailed painting showing a combinations of famous Greeks & Romans a long with the Renaissance people. His greatest painting was “School Of Athens”

Question 6

Filippo Brunelleschi

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Filippo Brunelleschi was Florence’s greatest architect. He studied the Roman Patheon when he built the Cuppolo of Maria Del Fiore Cathedral in Florence. The dome inspired modern building designs for him.

Question 7

7. William Shakespeare

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7. William Shakespeare was a very famous poet and play maker.

Question 8

8. Northern Renaissance

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8. Northern Renaissance spread from Italy as scholars & merchants from other areas visited Italian city-states.

Question 9

9. French Renaissance

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9. French Renaissance was most known for it unique architecture.

Question 10

10.English Renaissance

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10.English Renaissance was most known for literature, especially the plays of William Shakespeare

Question 11

11.Netherlands Renaissance

Answer 11

The Renaissance in the Netherlands was most known for realism in art