Renaissance
means "rebirth" in French, an era which emphasizes education, art, and critical thinking.
Describe the Medici Family
wealthy banking family that supported the arts by supporting many artists
Where do the classics come from?
Ancient Greece and Rome
Besides the Medici family, Who was one of the most important patrons of Rome?
Pope
Who created the School of Athens?
painted by Raphael, it is a perfect example of Renaissance technique patterns on the floor to create a sense of perspective
Humanism
a way of thinking and learning that stresses the importance of human abilities and actions admired ancient Greeks and Romans
Increased ___________in Italy contributed to the growth of wealth and influence among the growing middle class.
Trade
What things changed from the renaissance?
art, literature, philosophy, architecture
In addition to interest in art, literature, sculpture, and architecture, what else motivated patrons to support art?
fame for supporting great art
Where does the Pope live?
Rome, Vatican city
Perspective
An artistic technique that mathematical rules creates the appearance of three dimensions on a flat surface; became popular in the Renaissance, included vanishing point
Florentine architect who was the first great architect of the Italian Renaissance (1377-1446)
Brunelleschi
Who were the two famous philosophers from the renaissance?
Plato and Aristotle
How did wealthy merchant patrons support artists during the Renaissance?
Patrons provided food, clothing, and housing for artists
How did Machiavelli think a prince should rule his people?
A wise leader cannot and should not keep his word when keeping it is not to his advantage.
Realism
idea to paint and sculpt subjects realistically. It involves a number of techniques that make the subjects and background look like they would in real life.
renaissance painter, famous works are "La Primavera" and "The Birth of Venus" supported by Medici family
Boticelli
Which of Michealangelo's works of art is described as a "strong, muscular human form?"
David
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael represent the spirit of the Renaissance with their beliefs about man. What is this belief?
man can do anything
What advice did Castiglione give to Renaissance courtiers?
They should be loyal and able to do everything well.
How did the audience act at Shakespeares plays?
Audiences were rude, noisy, and threw objects on stage.
Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, poet, engineer, and architect; famous works include the mural on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the sculpture of the David
Michelangelo
Who was the English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
William Shakespeare
Which of the following is an example of details in the work of Michelangelo and Raphael that embody features of Renaissance art?
Realism in the depiction of human figures
True or False:
Wealthy persons could be identified by their clothing made from furs and silks.
True