Medici Family
Throughout much of the Renaissance, the Medici family controlled what Italian city?
Florence
Simple meaning of the French term "Renaissance"
What is "rebirth?"
The most famous "Renaissance man" skilled in art, inventions, geometry, astronomy, and anatomy
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
What city became the most important city in the Renaissance
Florence, Italy
what does renaissance mean
Rebirth
The Medici family's wealth came primarily from this industry
Banking
The focus on human achievement, balancing reason & faith (term describing the attitude of every survivor of the Middle Ages)
What is "humanism?"
When was David constructed
May 1501
This famous art piece was painted in 1503
The Mona Lisa
In what country did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
The Medici family was known as _______ (supporters) of the arts
patrons
Realistic 3-D style art invented, and popularized, by Renaissance artists
"perspective?"
Michelangelo's most famous painting was the interior walls and ceiling of this famous church
Sistine Chapel?
The most important Patrons choose 2
Lorenzo, cosimo
Who painted the Mona Lisa and was known as a "Renaissance man"?
Leonardo da vinci
The family's banking success came from being the bankers to ___________
kings and governments,
Where did the Renaissance start
Florence,Italy
The Mona Lisa was inspired by a woman who was married to a man in what profession?
Banking/Banker
Michelangelo's famous sculpture
David
What art technique made flat paintings look 3D and deep?
Perspective
Banker & major patron of the arts in Florence, who grew his family name during the Renaissance
Cosimo de Medici or Lorenzo de Medici
what is intellectual movement emphasizing human potential and value
Humanism
Rather than books & poems, this popular Northern Renaissance writer wrote many famous plays in England
Who is William Shakespeare?
This famous art piece captures Jesus having his final meal with his disciples, before his crucifixion. *Double points if you also include the artists -- artist with NO art name does not count.*
The Last Supper (Leonardo Da Vinci)
Who sculpted the famous white marble statue of David and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo