Social Studies Lesson 2 Quiz Study Flashcards
What is humanism?
Humanism is the belief that reason is the path to knowledge. It is based on Greek and Roman ideas.
Who was Johannes Gutenberg?
Johannes Gutenberg invented the first movable printing press.
Who was Leonardo da Vinci?
Leonardo da Vinci was an artist, scientist, and inventor. He cut open dead bodies to learn more about the human body. His most famous work was the Mona Lisa.
What was vernacular.
Vernacular was the everyday language that people spoke in a region.
Who was William Shakespeare?
William Shakespeare was a playwright that wrote comedies, historical plays, tragedies. His most famous works are: Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet.
What is Chiaroscuro?
Chiaroscuro was a way of drawing. It uses light and shadows to separate objects.
What is oil painting?
Oils created richer color and more detail. Oil painting was used by northern artists.
What is an engraving?
An engraving is made from an image carved in metal, wood, or stone. Then ink is put on the surface and the image is printed on paper.
Who was Albrecht Durer and Jan van Eyck?
Albrecht Durer was a an artist that made engravings. His most famous engraving was called Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Jan van Eyck was a Flemish painter. He oil painted The Arnolfini Portrait.
Who was Michelangelo?
Michelangelo painted and sculpted. His most famous work of art was the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Who was Raphael?
Raphael was one of the best painters in Italy. His best work of art was a fresco called School of Athens.
