Gutenberg and The Printing Press
In what century did Gutenberg begin designing a printing press?
15th Century
What art styles were revived by renaissance art?
Greek and Roman
What city were Michelangelo and Leonardo de Vinci from?
Florence
"England was home to many famous playwrights, poets, and authors. This time period is sometimes called the "_______ ___________.""
English Renaissance
Define the word patron. Use the exact words from the article.
Patron: someone who pays a person or group to create or do something for them
What did Gutenburg improve in his own design?
Block printing methods
"Freedom to study ______ ______ grew during this time."
Human anatomy
Who painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?
Leonardo de Vinci
Who was the poem The Faerie Queene written in honor of?
Queen Elizabeth I
Define: indefinitely. Use the exact words from the article.
Indefinitely: for the foreseeable future
What kind of ink did Gutenberg use in his press?
Oil-based ink
What was NOT an important topic of Renaissance artists?
a. religious stories
b. everyday life
c. rural landscapers
d. Greek mythology
c. rural landscapes
Who wrote The Taming of the Shrew?
William Shakespeare
Who condemned (hated) corruption in the catholic church and led to the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
Who sculpted the Statue of David.
Michelangelo
What are the metal letters that Gutenberg used called?
Type
What was the most common type of paint used?
Oil paints
Who Painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
Who wrote about politics (government)?
Niccolo Machiavelli
Who invented the word bedroom and many others?
Shakespeare
Because of his innovation, how many sheets could he print in an hour?
250 sheets
Realistic portraits
Who wrote The Faerie Queene?
Edmund Spenser
Who wrote about "mysticism and her spiritual experiences"?
Teresa de Avila
Who created a simple robot?
Leonardo da Vinci