14th Century
This is thought to have killed up to 60% of the population of Europe
The dog in Van Eyck's Portrait of Arnolfini is a symbol of this
What is fidelity or faithfulness?
The contest for the east doors of this building is often considered to be the beginning of the Renaissance
His Mona Lisa is probably the most recognized painting in the world
Who was Leonardo da Vinci?
Use of light and shadow to create 3-dimension
What is chiaroscuro?
This writer sought to defend women against misogynistic writings
This would be one characteristic of Early Northern European Renaissance painting
What is attention to detail, interest in textures or fabrics, religious subjects in contemporary settings, symbolism of everyday objects, lack of scientific perspective, etc.?
Masaccio is usually credited as being the first to employ linear perspective in his painting called this
What is the Holy Trinity?
He did not want to fulfill the commission to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but ended up doing so
Who was Michelangelo?
Hazy, smoky technique invented by Leonardo da Vinci
What is sfumato?
She was the subject of many of Petrarch's poems, yet they never had a relationship.
Who was Laura?
Van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece is composed of many different panels. Paintings with many panels are referred to as this
What is a polyptych?
He is famous for his use of line, his classical themes, and his female figures with light reddish hair
Who is Botticelli?
His paintings are often characterized by a sweet, peaceful quality, subtle chiaroscuro, light-haired figures, and bold contrasting colors.
Who was Raphael?
This term means "rebirth."
What is Renaissance?
The 100 Years War was fought between these two countries
What are England and France?
Campin's Merode Altarpiece depicts the visit of the Angel Gabriel to Mary. This Biblical scene is usually called this.
What is the Annunciation?
His David is considered to be the first life-sized nude sculpture since antiquity
Who was Donatello?
Michelangelo's David was placed in the town square in front of the government buildings, but it was originally intended to be placed here.
"Tricking the eye." Fooling the viewer into thinking that something is 3 -dimentional or architecture (for example) when it is really 2-dimensional
What is trompe l'oeil?
The narrative framework of this work by Chaucer is a group of pilgrims telling stories as they walk
What is Canterbury Tales?
One of the reasons Northern European Renaissance artists were able to create such realistic depictions and details is because of the use of this type of paint
What is oil paint?
The Reniassance focus on the importance of humans, the beauty of the human body, and the new interest in ideas and subjects from classical antiquity are showcased in his Birth of Venus and Primavera.
Who was Botticelli?
These would be considered typical characteristics of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings
What are sfumato, mysterious backgrounds, interest in psychology, religious figures in natural settings, strong use of chiaroscuro
Non-chalance. Appearing to do well-practiced things with ease
What is sprezzatura?