RENAISSANCE (WORLD HISTORY) Flashcards
This mean’s “rebirth”
Renaissance
How did the wealth of Italy start renaissance?
trade and influence of powerful cities
Italy’s __________________ ______ in the heart of the Mediterranean made it a central area for trade
geographical position
Who painted the “Mona Lisa” and the “Last Supper”
Leonardo Da Vinci
Why was the Mona Lisa always discussed?
because of the enigmatic smile
Why did Da Vinci paint Mona Lisa?
so that the eyes always follow you
Who made the painting School of Athens
Raphael Santi
What year was the School of Athens painted?
1511
Why was the painting the School of Athens so known?
- One of the four main frescos on the walls of Apostolic Palace in Vatican
What elements were showed in the School of Athens painting?
- Philosophy
- Poetry
- Theology
- Law
Who made the painting Sistine Madonna?
Raffaello Sanzio
What year was the Sistine Madonna painted?
1512
The Sistine Madonna painting was intended for?
the monastery church of San Sisto in Piacenza
Who built the structure of The Ambassador?
Hans Holbein
What is the most striking symbol found in “The Ambassador”
magnified skull
What year was the Filippo Brunelleschi built
1463
What was the Filippo Brunelleschi known for?
first dome to be built on such a scale for 1000 years
What interest revived in the renaissance beginning?
literature and art of ancient Greek and Romans
In renaissance beginning what concepts did they mainly focus on?
Secular and Humanistic
in order for a person to get most out of their life
Humanists
Known to become a new movement, live a full life, welcome new experiences, and to have better life in this world rather than living in the next
Humanism
Who are the Humanists?
Giovanni Boccacio
Desiderius Erasmus
Philip Melanchton
Thomas More
Niccolo Machiavelli
Full of emotion and feeling: vigorous, natural and life-like
Masterpieces
Who are the Titans
Leonardo Da Vinci
MichelAngelo
Raphael Santi
