Unit 10 The Renaissance Flashcards
Causes of the Renaissance
Shift from focusing on God to Humanism (Center focus is man)
Petrarch
He was a scholar and the father of humanism
Humanism
System of thought with man at the center - what it means to be human
Characteristics of Renaissance Art
Realistic, Emotion, Natural, Blending classical w biblical, Balance and proportion
Techniques of Renaissance Art - Linear perspective
3D/ depth of field
Techniques of Renaissance Art - Sfumato
Smokey look
Techniques of Renaissance Art - Chiaroscruro
Light/Dark
Techniques of Renaissance Art - Cangiante
Color change
Gothic (Medieval) art/worldviews
2D, lack emotion, a lot of gold, little detail, unrealistic
The Medici - who were they
Family of powerful bankers in Florence, Rule behind the scenes
The Medici - source of power
Pope appointed them to control the banks ($$Money)
The Medici - Giovanni
He connected with the Pope and used interest on loans.
The Medici - Cosimo
“Father of the country” Built Palazzo Medici, Funded fishing Duomo, held power without holding an office or a title.
The Medici - Piero “The Gouty”
Died from Gout disease on his foot
The Medici - Lorenzo “The Magnificent”
Focused on arts not banking, Pazzi conspiracy, escaped and started rebellion against Pope.