The Renaissance 1
The great cathedral in the center of Florence?
The Duomo
Where did the Renaissance begin (Country)?
Italy
Which industry was Florence chiefly depended on?
Banking
Which city is built on more than one hundred islands?
Venice
Definition Humanist thought
Humanism stressed the importance of the individual.
Which was the most powerful family in Florence?
Medici
The most important church in Rome is
St. Peter’s Basilica
A person who trains for a job or skill by working under the supervision and guidance of an expert in the field is…
An apprentice
Define perspective
technique used by artists to give the appearance of depth and distance
Define "masterpieces"
outstanding works of art, especially an artist’s greatest works
What was the Renaissance?
A time of achievements in art, literature, and learning
What was the message of Machiavelli’s The Prince.
Ruling properly sometimes requires ruthlessness.
Define "dissect"
to open or expose parts of an animal or human being for scientific examination
How did Venice become wealthy?
Through trade
who are the four main renaissance artists (think ninja turtles)
Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello
Describe why Da Vinci was important to the Renaissance?
He demonstrated great skill in a wide variety of arts and subjects inspiring others.
A person who gives money or other support to someone, such as an artist
Patron
Define "vernacular"
a persons native language
Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphaels most famous paintings?
Mona Lisa, Sistine Chapel, School of Athens
Who is Don Quixote
The fictional character who tries to imitate brave nights.
During the Renaissance, the status of artists
Improved
The death of my son may have inspired one of my more famous "tragedies"
Shakespeare
Which invention accelerated the Renaissance?
Printing press
My more famous paintings are Annunciation and Giovanni Arnolfini and his Bride.
Jan Van Eyck
The Father of Humanism
Petrarch