Famous People
What was one reason that the Renaissance began in Italy?
Location, of the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church supported the arts, merchants began to appreciate art, they had enough money to support the arts, a spirit of adventure, exposure to new ideas from other cultures, trade routes, revival after the Black Death.
What was the name of the invention that allowed new ideas to spread throughout Europe through text? Who invented it?
The printing press. Gutenberg.
This painting by a Renaissance Man has a mysterious smile. What's the name of the painting AND who is the artist?
The Mona Lisa/Leonardo Da Vinci.
Author of Utopia.
Who is Thomas More?
This phrase was coined during the Renaissance. It was given to someone who was thought to be well versed in many subjects.
What is a Renaissance Man?
This Italian explorer was seen as a pioneer of the Age of Exploration. He is best known for his travels to the east (China and Japan) and his alliance with leader Kublai Khan.
Who is Marco Polo?
This form of written poetry was popularized by William Shakespeare during the Renaissance.
What is a sonnet?
This painting showed Christ surrounded by his twelve disciples. Name the painting AND the artist.
The Last Supper/Leonardo Da Vinci
A ruler should prefer to be feared by their subjects, not loved.
Machiavelli
Who is Queen Elizabeth I?
What three subjects were seen as "core" subjects of Renaissance education?
Writing (literature), art, and science.
I am a Flemish painter that is well known for my paintings of biblical scenes using oil paintings on canvas.
Who is Jan Van Eyck?
Name three differences between art of the Renaissance and the Middle ages.
- Anatomically correct figures
- Mostly religious subjects (Renaissance)
- Expanded color palette (Renaissance)
- Emphasis on realism
Official name for the scientific theory that the Sun is the center of the solar system.
Heliocentric.
I am a Belgian scientist that is credited with creating the first medical textbook.
Who is Andreas Vesalius?
What is the BEST example of a person that embodies a Renaissance Man from that time period?
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?
The most popular theater in all of England. Many of Shakespeare's most famous plays happened on this stage.
What is the Globe Theater?
This feature of Renaissance art was coined by Brunelleschi. ______________ perspective.
What is linear perspective?
Compare and contrast the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Give three examples.
Middle Ages: few social classes, more religious, more rural, more local economy, theology, clergy, obedience, guilt.
Renaissance: humanism, individualism, more regional trade, more urban, growth of merchants, middle class, potential.
What is Greek and Roman?
This branch of Christianity began during the Renaissance and still exists today. One of the most famous followers of this religion during the time was Queen Elizabeth I.
What is Protestantism?
True or false: using gold paint was a key aspect of Renaissance art.
False: Middle Ages art
I am an invention that most modern people still use. Originally, I was so large I would take up an entire room; now, I am so small I can easily fit in the palm of your hand.
What is the clock?