GENERAL
Where did the Renaissance emerge?
In Italy
Which city was the main focus of the first stage of the Renaissance architecture?
Florence
Who sculpted the doors of the Baptistery of Florence Cathedral?
L. Ghiberty
Who painted The Last Supper?
Leonardo da Vinci
Who was Lorenzo de Mèdici?
He was one of the most important patrons of Florence
What are the stages of the Renaissance? What are their names?
-The 15th century: the Quattrocento
-The 16th century: the Cinquecento
Who designed the façade of the Church of Santa Maria Novella?
L. B. Alberti
Mention, at least, two characteristics of the Renaissance sculpture
•It was inspired by classical forms
•It focused on representing the human body
•Beauty, based on proportion and harmony
What is the most famous work of Masaccio?
The Holy Trinity
List two women that were important in the Renaissance art. Indicate in which type of art were outstanding each one.
Properzia de Rosi. She was a sculptor
Sofonisba Anguisola. She was a painter
Which city was the main focus of art during the 16th century?
Rome
Name one of the most famous works of Antonio Palladio
-Villa Rotonda
-The Church of Il Redentore, in Venice
Who was t he most important sculptor in Italy during the 16th century? List three of his works.
-Michelangelo
-The Pietà, David and Moses
Mention, at least, two new techniques that emerged in the Renaissance painting in Italy.
Linear perspective, volume and foreshortening
Who was the most important sculptor in Spain during the 16th century? List two of his works.
-Alonso de Berruguete
-El sacrificio de Isaac and San Sebastián
Who were the patrons? Why was their role so important?
-They were wealthy families who protected and supported artists
-They spent a lot of money on works of art
Which were the three stages of the Renaissance Spanish architecture?
-PLATERESQUE (1st third of 16th century)
-CLASSICIST (2nd third of 16th century)
-HERRERIAN (3rd third of 16th century)
Which two differences are there between the Italian Renaissance sculpture and the Spanish?
The Spanish sculpture was mostly religious and it sought to express intense feelings throughout its characters, rather than ideal beauty of Italian sculpture
List, at least, four painters of the first stage of the Renaissance
Massacio, Mantegna, Botticelli, Fra Angelico and Piero della Francesca
List two works of Raphael
-The school of Athens
-The marriage of the Virgin
Which cultural movement was an important influence to the Renaissance artists? What were the main consequence?
The Humanism. The artist made the humans their main focus
What is the most important characteristic of the herrerian style?
It is characterised by the sobriety buildings with almost total lack of decoration
Many Spanish sculptures were made on wood. Which were their main characteristics?
They were colourful and decorated with gold. They showed the life of Jesus, the Virgin Mary or the saints
Explain two characteristics of the El Greco paintings
•His religious scenes and portraits were full of drama and movement
•He elongated the figures giving them a great spirituality
List three works of El Greco
El expolio, El entierro del Conde de Orgaz and El caballero de la mano en el pecho