The Renaissance and Baroque
Artists
Terms in Italy
Pieces/Art
Major Breakthroughs
100

the art period starting in the 14th century, focused on harmony, balance, and classical inspiration.

What is the Renaissance?

100

This italian artist sculpted David and painted the Sistine Chapel.

Who is Michelangelo?

100

the pieces of art that were created during the Renaissance were all similar to each other in shade and color, meaning that the colors were next to each other on the color wheel.

What is Analogous?

100

This painting by Leonardo Da Vinci depicts Jesus and his disciples sharing a final meal before his crucifixion.

What is The Last Supper?

100

This is a technique used to create the illusion of 3D space and depth on a 2D surface.

What is perspective?

200

know for it’s dramatic lighting and emotional intensity. this style followed the Renaissance .

What is Baroque?

200

the Renaissance artist painted the Last Supper and many other famous paintings

Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?

200

This element of art that indicates the open areas in the artwork was used a lot in italian art. 

What is Space

200

This ceiling masterpiece, painted by Michelangelo is found in the Vatican.

What is the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

200

These are fundamental tools used to create a 3D illusion, giving pieces depth on a flat surface.

What is light and shadow?

300

this famous painting Leonardo Da Vinci shows a woman with a mysterious smile.

what is the Mona Lisa?

300

known for his intense realism, dramatic use of lighting and shadow. (chiaroscuro)

Who is Caravaggio?

300

This is shown in the background of the northern renaissance artworks using lightness or darkness of the surface.

What is value?

300

This popular Dutch Baroque painting by Johannes Vermeer shows a girl turned toward the viewr wearing a striking pearl earring.

What is Girl with a Pearl Earring?

300

This refers to the use of oil paints to a canvas support that has been stretched and secured to a wooden frame.

What is oil on a stretched canvas?

400

Renaissance artist that painted The School of Athens showcasing classical philosophers and perfect perspective.

Who is Raphael?

400

Dutch master in the Baroque period known for his portraits, self portrait, and use of light and shadow, including his iconic Night Watch.

Who is Rembrandt van Rijn?

400

This is shown often in northern renaissance art defined as a symbol of direction that creates boundaries of shape and form.

what is a line?

400

This Botticelli painting shows the Roman goddess of love standing in a seashell, emerging from the ocean.

What is The Birth of Venus

400

This refers to the emphasis on human potential, individual achievement, and classical learning, which profoundly influenced themes and styles.

What is Humanism?

500

This period of art started in the 14th century with the Renaissance, focusing on realism and classical ideas, and later shifted to the more dramatic and emotional style of the Baroque.


What is the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque period?


500

This Dutch Baroque artist is famous for his serene and intimate paintings of domestic life, including “Girl with a Pearl Earring” and “The Milkmaid,” often using natural light to create calm, quiet scenes.


Who is Johannes Vermeer?


500

This is the strong use of contrasts between light and dark/shadows in art, and is seen in famous works like the Mona Lisa.

What is Chiaroscuro?

500

This famous painting also by Leonardo da Vinci shows the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus, who is playing with a lamb


What is Virgin of the Rocks?

500

In renaissance art, this is where figures are arranged to form a triangular shape. This was a common technique used to create stability, unity and emphasis.

What is Pyramid Configuration?

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