Humanism
Which part of the human body did humanist artists study carefully?
Anatomy (the human body, muscles, and proportions)
What does classicism mean?
Interest in the art and ideas of Ancient Greece and Rome.
What technique was developed during the Renaissance to show depth?
Perspective
Which famous painting in the book includes a natural background?
The Mona Lisa.
Which Renaissance figure in the book is linked to humanism?
Francesco Petrarch (also Leonardo da Vinci)
Name one architectural feature brought back during the Renaissance.
Columns, arches, domes, or pediments.
What is perspective in art?
A technique to show depth and distance.
What types of natural scenery are mentioned in the book?
Landscapes and natural environments.
How did humanism change the way people were shown in art?
People were shown more realistically with emotions and individual features.
How did Renaissance artists use classical ideas in art?
They used balance, symmetry, and realistic proportions.
What happens to objects that are further away when perspective is used?
They appear smaller.
What details in the Mona Lisa background show interest in the natural world?
Mountains, rivers, and distant landscapes.
How did humanism influence education during the Renaissance?
Education focused more on humanities like art, history, and literature.
Why was Florence important in the revival of classicism?
It was wealthy and supported artists and scholars.
How did perspective make Renaissance paintings different from medieval paintings?
Renaissance paintings looked more realistic and three-dimensional.
Explain why the natural world became more important during the Renaissance.
People became more interested in observing real life and the world around them.
Explain why studying ancient Greek and Roman texts supported humanism.
These texts focused on human thinking, achievements, and education.
Explain how classicism influenced both art and architecture.
Artists copied classical styles while architects reused Roman designs.
Why does the book say visual representation became easier after photography?
Photography allowed realistic images without drawing perspective by hand.
Why would careful observation of nature improve Renaissance art?
It helped artists create more accurate and realistic images.