Art
This refers to a period and style of European art that emerged in the late 16th century and flourished during the 17th century. It is characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow, vivid colors, exaggerated motion, and intense emotion.
Baroque Art
This English monarch, known for his six marriages and establishment of the Church of England, ruled during the 16th century.
Henry VIII
This political system, characterized by a king or queen as the head of state, was prevalent in many European countries during the 16th century.
A monarchy
This city, the capital of the Holy Roman Empire, was an important political and cultural center during the 16th century.
Vienna
What does Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
Most famous artworks in the 16th century?
Leonardo da Vinci - Mona Lisa (1503-1506)
Michelangelo Buonarroti - David (1501-1504)
Raphael - The School of Athens (1509-1511)
This Spanish conquistador led the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century.
Hernán Cortés
This English queen, known for her long and successful reign, ruled during the latter half of the 16th century.
Queen Elizabeth I
This country, known for its maritime exploration during the Age of Discovery, was a major power in the 16th century.
Portugal
Who invented the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
What type of art materials were used the most?
Oil paints and wooden canvases
This Italian explorer, sponsored by Spain, discovered the New World in 1492.
Christopher Columbus
This Italian city-state, known for its Renaissance culture and political intrigue, was influential in the 16th century.
Florence
This mountain range, separating Europe from Asia, was a significant geographical feature in the 16th century.
the Alps
What were the Italian states?
Venice, Milan, the Papal States, Kingdom of Naples, and Florence.
How did northern art differ from renaissance art?
The renaissance art had a more religious subject matter and also showed more day to day lifestyle
This French king, known as the "Sun King," ruled France during the latter half of the 17th century.
Louis XIV
This strait, located between Spain and Morocco, was an important maritime passage during the 16th century.
Catholic Church
This strait, located between Spain and Morocco, was an important maritime passage during the 16th century.
Strait of Gibraltar
What was the tax on property and land called? (provided income for the French govt)
Taille
What was the most well known Northern Art?
Ghent Altarpiece (Adoration of the Mystic Lamb): Created with his brother Hubert van Eyck. It is considered one of the masterpieces of Northern Renaissance art.
This German theologian, known for his Ninety-five Theses, sparked the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century.
Martin Luther
This empire, centered in present-day Turkey, was a dominant force in the Mediterranean region during the 16th century.
Ottoman Empire
This river, flowing through central Europe, was a vital trade route during the 16th century
Danube River
What was the French royal house from 1328 to 1589 called?
Valois