Proto-Renaissance
This artist's Arena Chapel frescoes are sometimes considered to be the first Renaissance paintings
Who was Giotto?
This war between England and France occupied the later part of the 14th century
What is the 100 Years War
What is a triptych?
His Mona Lisa is perhaps the most recognized painting in the world and was innovative in the positioning of the body and the psychology of the piece
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
The narrative framework of his Decameron features 10 people quarantining from the plague, telling each other stories to pass the time
Who was Boccaccio?
He is often called the "Father of Humanism" because of his advocacy for Greek and Roman literature. He also wrote poetry, usually dedicated to Laura, whom he loved from afar.
Who is Petrarch?
A closed garden, shiny pots (vessels), an open window, a book, a dove, and white lilies would often be found in depictions of this Biblican scene
What is the Annunciation?
In his Sistine Chapel ceiling, Michelangelo painted in architectural elements that "trick the eye" into thinking they are three dimensional. This is referred to as this...
What is trompe l'oeil?
This work, by Nicholo Machiavelli, is most known for its blunt promotion of the end justifying the means. However, it also prompts us to ask questions about what virtues really are.
What is The Prince?
The Arena Chapel paintings were painted on wet plaster and allowed to dry. This type of painting is called this
What is fresco?
This ravaged through Europe in the mid 1300's, killing almost half of the population
What is the Black Death?
His Ghent Altarpiece is one of the great examples of Northern European Renaissance art
Who was Jan Van Eyck?
Botticelli stands out from other Renaissance artists because he rejects the realism and science of most artistis and focuses more on poetic concepts of beauty. In spite of this, his paintings exemplify the humanism and ideals of the Renaissance is these other ways
What is the focus on the beauty of the human body and the use of Greek and Roman themes?
His most famous work features a narrative framework in which pilgrims traveling to Canterbury exchange stories to pass the time.
Who was Chaucer?
Probably the most famous painting in the Arena Chapel is the portrayal of the disciples of Christ mourning his death. In Medieval/Renaissance art, this type of scene is referred to as this
What is the Lamentation?
As Europe changed from a mostly agrarian society to a more urban society, a new class of wealthy merchants and bankers arose. Many of these newly wealthy families became great supporters of the arts. We use this term to describe those who sponsor or fund the arts.
What are patrons?
In Campin's Merode Altarpiece, the couple kneeling in the left panel of the painting are these
What are the patrons of the painting?
The technique created by Da Vinci of blurring contour lines using chiaroscuro, giving the painting a smoky or hazy effect, is called this
What is sfumato?
What is the City of Ladies?
The Arena Chapel was built because of a donation by Scrovegni. Scrovegni had obtained his forture through this (HINT: It was outlawed by the Catholic Church and Islam)
What is usury?
This crisis within the Cathoic Church reached its height when three popes claimed authority at the same time
What was the Western Schism?
The event depicted in this painting is debated. Is could be a marriage. It could be a betrothal. It could be a power of attorney ceremony. It could be a memorial. Or, none of the above.
What is the Portrait of Arnolfini?
Michelangelo's David was ultimately placed in the town square. It was originally intended to go here
What is the top of the Florence Cathedral?
Machiavelli argues that it is better to be feared than this
What is loved?