Art
Name two art techniques
perspectivism, natruralism, individulaism, secularism, humansim, Idealsim, illusionism
Who is Niccolo Machiavelli?
He is the author of the prince.
What is a patron?
A person who sponsers artists and pays them for a gain of political power.
Was a major change was there between progress and tradition during the Renaissance?
People started breaking tradition and focusing on progress.
Why was art so important?
It was important because it helped get Europe out of the Dark Ages and makes it a time of learning and growth.
Did Machiavelli believe it was more important to be loved or feared?
He believed it was more important to be feared.
Did patronage make economical sense?
No, it was very bad for the economy but people did it because it helped them gain political power and was the only way for artists to make money.
What do you think is more important, tradition or progress?
Free 200 points! I personally think that it is important to learn about tradition to find out about the past but it should not stop you from coming up with new traditions and ideas.
Why was Patronage the only option for artists?
Artists did not have stores or galleries like we do today so their only option was being paid to paint for the wealthy.
What does this quote from Machiavelli's THE PRINCE mean? "Be it known, then, that there are two ways of contending, one in accordance with the law, the other by force; the first of which is proper to men, the second to beasts." (Machiavelli, paragraph 13)
This quote means that you have two options for the ruling, one is to follow the laws fairly and the other is to break them and use force. Following the laws is dignified and breaking them is not.
Did the Medici family rule with fear or love?
They ruled with love. Kosimo saw the humanity in people and ruled them less harshly.
Name one new invention from the time.
The printing press, art techniques.
What does the Renaissance mean and why?
It means re-birth and symbolizes the return to Greek and Roman ideas in art, literature, etc.
Why do you think it is it more important to be feared?
Because if you are loved, then you are more likely to be taken advantage of and possibly lose your kingdom. If you are feared, people will be too afraid to cross you.
How did Kosimo become a leader?
He helped Leo become a Pope which made him known as "God's Bank".
Why was Donetello's build so influential?
It required aking a massive dome which required a special technique of placing the bricks.
Who was the artist Cosimo funded to create one of the most influential builds of all time using a dome?
Donatello.
What do you think Machiavelli was right in saying it is more important to be feared?
It depends on you're morals say a free 500 points! For me personally, I think it is more important to find a balance but if all else fails I think resorting to fear is ok as long as it doesn't mean violence.
What was the building Kosimo helped fund?
Florence Cathedral.
Did art and progress correlate?
Yes, art was a way that the people of the Renaissance were able to progress through new art styles that represented the time period.