Vocab Victory
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth
Describe a patron.
A patron might provide the artist with food, clothing, and a house while the artist worked.
Which words accurately complete the following sentence:
___ was a highly influential source of patronage in Florence and
___was one of the most important patrons in Rome.
The Medici family and the pope
All of the following are examples of what topic during the Renaissance?
Isabella d’Este managed to fight off enemies and form strong alliances with other rulers.
Not only was Isabella d’Este an outstanding ruler, she was also a great patron of the arts.
Lavinia Fontana received patronage from the family of a pope and painted portraits of many well-known individuals.
Some Renaissance women challenged the cultural norms expected of women at that time.
Supports the idea that the word Renaissance means “rebirth”.
During the Renaissance, new ideas were born and old ideas were reborn.
The term classical works refers to:
works from ancient Greece and Rome
Support the idea that the Renaissance was marked by an interest in the natural world.
A study of the past prompted many to examine the present, and an increased interest in certain subjects led to a greater understanding of the world.
Renaissance artists developed techniques that allowed them to paint the human form in a much more realistic way.
Patrons supported painters and sculptors because:
the amazing works they commissioned brought their families fame.
Support the idea that clothing was a status symbol during the Renaissance.
Wealthy persons could be identified by their clothing made from furs and silks.
What does the word deceptive mean?
misleading
This term means to "admire the values and teachings of ancient Greece and Rome".
humanism
The text states, “Painter, inventor, scientist, musician, and more, Leonardo embodies the belief that anything is possible.” Support for this quotation.
Leonardo was a man of boundless curiosity, multiple talents, and visionary imagination.
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.
Support the idea that the Renaissance movement impacted artists from northern Europe.
Like Venice and Florence in Italy, Antwerp was a busy trading city with many banks and businesses and many wealthy people ready to buy works of art.
What is a synonym of the word prosperity?
success or wealth
Fill in the blank: Increased ___ in Italy contributed to the growth of wealth and influence among the growing middle class.
Trade
Which of Michelangelo’s works of art is described as a “strong, muscular human form?”
David
Which of the following statements describes how artists in northern Europe embodied features of Renaissance art?
Artists in northern Europe realistically portrayed the tiniest details in works of art.
The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha, by Cervantes, is a notable literary work from the Renaissance largely because of its popularity as a:
very funny story.
Which two words would help a reader understand what the word splendid means?
beautiful; impressed
All of the following are examples of what topic during the Renaissance?
As the Italians became wealthier and cities grew, there were more and more merchants and craftsmen. They had enough money to help others write, study, and make works of art. They were admired and celebrated for the works they paid to have created.
Patrons supported artists while they created art.
Raphael’s The School of Athens represents the idea that man can do anything through its:
depiction of many scholars and philosophers learning about a variety of ideas
What advice did Castiglione give to Renaissance courtiers?
They should be loyal and able to do everything well.
Many people believe that Shakespeare is the greatest playwright of all time. What are characteristics of performances of his plays during the Renaissance?
Audiences were rude, noisy, and threw objects on stage.
Which two words help a reader understand what the word deceptive means?
lying; thievish