Renassaince y8 Flashcards
What does renaissance mean and why?
Rebirth- because it’s a rebirth of knowledge.
Why did the renaissance start? Give three reasons
- when the Roman Empire fell they had to rebuild it and then people got more interested.
- the down fall of the federal system
- the invention of the printing press
What was the name of the family that was based in Florence?
The Medici family
What was the Medici family known for?
Making art accessible to everyone.
How many Mills and factories were there in Florence and what did they produce?
270 mills and 87 factories and they produce silk and other materials.
Name 5 renaissance artists.
Leonardo de Vinci Michaelangelo Sandro Botticelli Raphael Donatello
Was the church happy with the renaissance ?
No - because people were less faithful as they found alternate solutions to ideas like God.
How was art changed in the renaissance ?
- people were aloud to explore the human body, so they can get art more accurate
- painting recourse were more accessible
- rich and poor people were painted
What came before the renaissance?
The Middle Ages
How was medicine affected in the renaissance ?
People stopped thinking that God would help them. They were curious and stared investigating new ideas
What was the role of women in the renaissance?
Women were aloud to be artists and had a lot more freedom than the Middle Ages. They were still not entitled to a education
What was the role of rich women in the renaissance?
Stay inside and only leave for church.
When did the renaissance start and finish?
1300-1600
Were people still religious in the renaissance?
Yes but not as much .
