Basic Renaissance
What century did the Renaissance take place
15th and 16th centuries
He created pianted Mona Lisa
Who is Da Vinci
Where did the Renaissance mainly take place
Italy
A time of revival
What is rebirth
Difference between Renaissance and Medieval art
Medieval art focuses more on the Church and salvation. Renaissance art focuses on individuals and worldy manners
Why was Italy was the main country when talking about the Renaissance
It ws very powerful and rich
Painted the Pietá, considered the most perfect sculpture of the Renaissance
Who is Michelangelo
One of the richest cities that controlled trade
What is Milan
The blurring of lines to creat an illusion of depth
What is sfumato
What is a Renaissance Man
A renaissance man is knowledgeable, wealthy and educated is a variety of things
This family ruled Florence from the 15th century onward
Who is the Medici family
Wrote plays and books that many students still read today
Who is Shakespeare
Most powerful/rich city state in Italy
What is Florence
Shortening of lines to create depth
What is foreshortening
The period of time before the Renaissance
What is the Dark Ages
How did the Renaissance start
The increase in wealth and knowledge of cultures increased so people started to question
Created 18 foot sculpture of David
Who is Michelangelo
Located on the Adriatic Sea, attracted trade from all over the world
What is Venic
What is Humanism
The idea the individual humans have worth, dignity, beauty and are themselves.
The names of the four most famous Renaissance artists (The Ninja Turtles)
Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello, and Raphael
How did art change in the Renaissance
Art changed due to the thought of individualism. Also there was greater detail.
Created the first bronze statue in the 1500’s
Who is Donatello
Never united during the Middle ages. Multiple independent city states. Surrounded on 3 sides by water
What is the Italian Penninsula
This is the term used in renaissance art, included shading, and images appear to be off in the distance by using perspective.
What is realism
Why were Leonardo and Michelangelo such fierce rivals
They were great rivals because they did the same type of work during the same time period. Things got competitive between them.