Renaissance Basics
The word “Renaissance” comes from renaitre. What does it mean?
Rebirth, revival, and rediscovery
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
This artwork shows Mary holding Jesus after the crucifixion, created by Michelangelo.
Pietà
Which element of art refers to lightness or darkness of color?
Value
In which centuries did Renaissance art flourish in Europe?
14th, 15th, and 16th centuries
Which artist created the sculpture David?
Michelangelo
Which Renaissance artwork shows a gathering of philosophers, painted by Raphael?
The School of Athens
Which principle of art creates a sense of stability in artworks, as seen in The School of Athens?
Balance
Name two main characteristics of Renaissance architecture.
Symmetry and balance
This artist is known for The School of Athens.
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci painted this famous religious artwork showing Jesus and his apostles.
The Last Supper
The element that describes how things feel or look like they feel.
Texture
Renaissance painters used these techniques: one uses soft shading, the other uses light-dark contrast.
Sfumato and chiaroscuro
Which early Renaissance sculptor created the first freestanding nude statue, David?
Donatello
Michelangelo painted the ceiling of this famous chapel in the Vatican.
Sistine Chapel
Renaissance artists used this principle to make figures look proportional and realistic.
Proportion
Renaissance art is known for depicting what kind of figures?
Real-life/human figures with accurate anatomy
He is called the “Renaissance Man” because of his many talents in art, science, and invention.
Leonardo da Vinci
Raphael’s painting that shows the transfiguration of Christ.
The Transfiguration
This principle makes different parts of an artwork work together as a whole.
Unity