The Renaissance
What was the Renaissance?
It was an event that modified societies and reunited the arts. Allowing people to grow rapidly.
Did Michelangelo only construct sculptures?
No ~not just sculptures were made by Michelangelo, he had a large speculation of many talents such as designing architecture
Was he a Humanist?
Yes~ he was an ideal representation of a Renaissance humanist
Did he contribute greatly to the English language?
Yes~ he idealized the English language and made many of the advancements in the language that we speak, hear and write to this day.
Who allowed the Renaissance to proliferate?
The Medici family funded the Renaissance and allowed it to proliferate
What are the three creations that were listed on the slides that he built/designed?
The Statue of David (1501-1504), The Pieta (1498-1500) and designed the dome of St. Peters Basilica (1506-1615).
What were the two paintings he painted listed on the slides?
He painted the Last supper (1495-1498) & the Mona Lisa (1503)
What were the two plays he wrote that were listed on the slides?
Romeo & Juliet (1591-1597) along with Hamlet (1602)
What was the cultural movement that focused on human achievements that was prominent during the Renaissance?
Humanism took place in the 14th century that focused human achievements & life ~Humanism
Where did he become influenced and adapt to ideas from scholars and writers?
He was influenced and adapted to ideas from scholars and writers of Lorenzo's intellectual circle
Was the production of his art stratospheric?
No ~ although even drafts of his art are still referred to as masterpieces
What are two Shakespearean phrases that are referred to commonly that were listed on the slides?
“Vanish into thin air” ~ to go away/vanish
“Wild-goose chase” ~ a useless chase for something
How did art transform throughout the Renaissance?
Art became less religious and focused on observations, then leading to advanced techniques.
Why was the Statue of David constructed?
The influential Statue of David was constructed because he was depicted in the Old Testament Bible and was believed by Michelangelo to be valiant and victorious
What are some of the names Leonardo is/was referred to?
The people of his town often referred to him as II Florentine
People today refer to him as Renaissance Man
What Disney movie has a reference of Hamlet in it?
The Lion King~ “since I am dead I can take off my head to recite Shakespearean quotations.”
What centuries did the Renaissance last through?
The Renaissance lasted through the Middle Ages through the 14th and 16th centuries
What century was he born?
He was born March 6th 1475~ the 15th century
How many people visit the Mona Lisa a day?
Around 30,000 to 50,000 people visit the Mona Lisa held in Paris’ Louvre Museum inside bulletproof glass
When was he born?
Williams Shakespeare's birth is unknown~ estimated to be around April, 23, 1564