Renaissance Art
A period of rebirth and creativity in art, writing, and thought from about 1400 to 1600 C.E, beginning in Italy and eventually spreading throughout Europe.
The Renaissance
What does renaissance mean?
A rebirth of classical knowledge
The wealthy elitists that sponsored art and literature
Patrons
Definition: a rebirth or revival
A. Renaissance
B. Secular
C. Humanism
D. Reformation
Renaissance
Which century did the renaissance begin
The renaissance began in the 14th century
These 3 artists are knowns as "The Trinity" of the Renaissance
Raphael, Michaelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci
This literary work is known as one of the greatest works of political philosophy to come out of the Renaissance. It has tremendously influenced politics and leadership in the modern day.
Nicolo Machiavelli's "The Prince"
An English writer who became one of the most prominent playwrights, poets, and actor.
William Shakespear
Concerned with worldly rather than spiritual or religious matters
secular
Italy
A painting technique that is used to make the objects look far and near. Utilized clearly in the painting, "The Last Supper"
Perspective
This city became a central hub during Renaissance, putting a great emphasis on banking.
Florence, Italy
This artist is known for works surrounding mythological subjects, for example, the "Birth of Venus"
An intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused on human potential and achievements
humanism
The major patrons of the Renaissance movement
The Medici family
This artist is famously known for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel - the painting of the Last Judgement.
Michelangelo
The movement of money and new ideas made impacts in which 3 major cultural realms?
Art, Literature, and Philosophy
Whose quotes are these:
"The ends justify the means"
“Since love and fear can hardly exist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be feared than loved"
Niccolo Machiavelli
A language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular area or region of the world.
vernacular
Italian merchants grew wealthy due to what geographical advantage?
Italy is a peninsula, providing many ports for imports and exports
This artist is known for paining one of the most famous paintings in the world, the Mona Lisa
Leonarda da Vinci
Marks the birth of the "modern world"
Impacts of the Renaissance
Known as the ultimate "Renaissance man" for his contributions to art, science, and engineering
Leonardo da Vinci
A belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief
rationalism
The Renaissance expanded due to what lasting effect of the Crusades?
previously established trade routes