Works of Literature
How many parts does the Divine Comedy have?
It is a three part epic poem about the afterlife.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo Da Vinci
Who is considered the most famous playwright of all time?
William Shakespeare
What is humanism?
The belief that everyone should be educated and has great potential in pursuing and obtaining knowledge
Who was the most famous Renaissance man?
Leonardo Da Vinci
What is The Prince about?
Written by Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince is a political guidebook on how a ruler can keep his power no matter what, as long as the power is used for good.
What does The Last Supper depict?
Jesus and his disciples gathering for His final dinner
Niccolo Machiavelli is not only an author but what else?
A philosopher
What is vernacular?
The concept of writing literature in your native language instead of Latin
Who is often called the father of the Renaissance?
Cosimo Medici
Who wrote the Divine Comedy?
Dante Alighieri
What is the most famous painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
The creation of Adam, painted by Michelangelo
What language did Dante Alighieri write the Divine Comedy in?
Italian
What is secular?
The concept of being more focused on the world around you rather than religion and the afterlife
Why does the Northern Renaissance matter?
It lead to higher living, more education, and higher levels of literacy
What time frame was The Divine Comedy, In Praise of Folly, The Prince, and Don Quixote written in?
From 1321 to 1612 (14 to 17th century)
Who commissioned Donatello to create the statue of David?
Cosimo Medici from the Medici family, patron and friend to Donatello
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
154
Why were increasing amounts of people becoming secular?
In order to create a higher level of living and to pursue knowledge with the belief of humanism
When was the Italian Renaissance?
1350-1600
What subjects are associated with Miguel De Cervantes' Don Quixote?
War, human behavior, and loyalty
Who invented perspective?
Filipo Brunelleschi
What four types of writing styles did Shakespeare do?
Tragedies, comedies, histories, and sonnets
Why was being secular so important?
The church has less power, allowing for other beliefs and ideas to spread such as humanism
What does Pater Patriae translate to and why was it Given to Cosimo Medici?
Father of the Fatherland, a name given to Cosimo Medici for his irrational support and patronage to art, leading to the start of the Renaissance