History
How would one describe Medieval art?
Flat, religious themes
His theory of the Earth revolves around the sun went against Chruch teachings
What advances did Filippo Brunelleschi make in the area of architecture?
Designed a dome with no internal structure
How did trade help spread Renaissance ideas across Europe?
Traders visited Italy and took new ideas home
What was the artist, Albrecht Durer, known for?
Wood block printing
What did Leonardo Da Vinci do?
Engineer, artist, inventor, painted the Mona Lisa
What led to the rediscovery of the classical world?
Crusaders brought back learning from the east
What is a Renaissance person?
Someone who excels in many different fields of study
What is the artist, Titian, known for?
He was known for his use of color and brushstrokes to create realism
What two civilizations are considered classical?
Greek and Roman
Why was Niccolo Machiavelli famous?
He wrote The Prince, a bold account of government and politics
What do Elizabeth I and Isabella I have in common?
They both supported exploration
What was the impact of Gutenberg's printing press?
More people learned to read and ideas spread
How did the literature change in the Renaissance?
Works included nonreligious subjects and were written in local dialects in a more personal style
What famous plays did Shakespeare write?
Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth
For what is Michelangelo famous?
Painted the Sistine Chapel, sculpted pieta and David
What achievements are Andreas Vesalius known for?
He dissected human bodies and wrote a modern medical textbook
How was humanism vital to the development of the Renaissance?
Without valuing human achievements, learning wouldn't progress
How would one describe Renaissance art?
Uses perspective, shows emotion, and focused on nature
How was social status determined in the Renaissance?
Status was determined by wealth and ability