Vocabulary
What does the word "accurately" mean in the sentence below?
During the Renaissance, artists learned to draw people accurately so their paintings looked more real.
correctly; doing something without mistakes or errors
True or False
A patron is someone who belonged to a guild.
False
They are a person who gives money and support to an artist in exchange for works of art.
The painter of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What 2 factors led to the Renaissance?
The influence of humanism.
The growth of the middle class.
Who believed leaders should do what's best for them to stay in power?
Machiavelli
What does the word "Doctrine" mean in the sentence below?
The class learned about a doctrine that taught people to treat others with kindness.
A set of ideas or beliefs that are taught or believed to be true.
True or False
Someone who is shrewd does not like to spend their money.
False
Someone who is shrewd is clever and able to understand things and make good judgements.
The painter of "The School of Athens".
Raphael
Who inspired much of the architecture of the Renaissance?
Greeks and Romans
What was a cultural norm for women during the Renaissance?
They should be married at a young age to maintain social and political power.
What does the word "guild" mean in the sentence below?
Renaissance painters joined a guild so they could learn skills and sell their artwork.
An organized group of people who make or sell specific goods.
What does the word "reluctantly" mean in the sentence below?
The young artist reluctantly agreed to paint a portrait he didn't like.
Unwillingly or unenthusiastically
The Medici family member known as "The Father of our Country"
Cosimo de Medici
Who's work symbolized that anything is possible?
Leonardo Da Vinci
What were two difficulties Michelangelo had while painting the Sistine Chapel?
It took a long time.
He had aches and pains.
What does the word "patron" mean in the sentence below?
A rich patron paid an artist to paint a beautiful picture for his home.
A person who gives money and support to an artist in exchange for works of art.
What does "fresco" mean in the sentence below?
Michelangelo used a fresco style of painting when he did the Sistine Chapel.
A style of painting where paint is applied to wet plaster.
Who do we consider to be the Spirit of the Renaissance?
Leonardo Da Vinci
What were two characteristics of art during the Renaissance?
The use of perspective.
The importance of academics.
True or False
Artists of Northern Europe were similiar to those of the Renaissance.
True: both explore painting realistically and tried new techniques and materials
What does the word "refinement" mean in the sentence below?
During the Renaissance, scientists made a refinement to their instruments so they could study the stars more closely.
What does the word Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
Who believed a good leader might sometimes not keep his word?
Machiavelli
What are two things that are true about art during the Renaissance?
It was true to life and very realistic.
It was based on classical Greek and Roman ideas.
Which two writers embodied the Renaissance movement with their unique background and original topics?
Miguel de Cerventes and William Shakespeare