The Renaissance
Part 1
Part 1
Why did patrons support artists?
The amazing works they commissioned brought their families fame.
Which of Michelangelo's works of art is described as a "strong, muscular human form?"
David
Name 3 women we learned about that were popular during the Renaissance.
Isabella d'Este, Lavinia Fontana, Sofonisba Anguissola.
What was the role of a patron during the Renaissance?
A patron might provide the artist with food, clothing, and a house while the artist worked.
This question has 2 parts.
1) Which wealthy family did we learn about that is well-known for their patronage in Florence?
2) As the Renaissance moved from Florence to Rome, who else became important patrons of the arts? HINT: Rome was the headquarters of the church.
1) The Medici family
2) The pope
How does Rafael's School of Athens painting show that man can do anything? HINT: Think about who is depicted in this painting...
It depicts many scholars and philosophers learning about a variety of ideas.
How did Machiavelli think a prince should rule his people?
"A wise leader cannot and should not keep his word when keeping it is not to his advantage."
Increased ______ in Italy contributed to the growth of wealth and influence among the growing middle class.
trade
In the NORTHERN Renaissance, what did artists show in their paintings?
They realistically portrayed the tiniest details in works of art.
Why did people like the book Don Quixote de la Mancha so much?
It was very funny. It made fun of romance and chivalry (being a gentleman), which were common topics written about at that time.
What advice did Castiglione give to Renaissance courtiers?
Courtiers should be loyal and do everything well.
What term is used to describe the "admiration of ancient Greece and Rome" and "promotion of unique talents of individuals?"
Humanism
Where in Chapter 1 does it talk about how the Renaissance was marked by an interest in the natural world?
HINT: Look on page 6!
Near the bottom of page 6, it says that a study of the past prompted many to examine the present, and an increased interested in certain subjects led to a greater understanding of the world.
Leonardo da Vinci believes that anything is possible. What evidence can you find from the text to support this?
He painted, sculpted, designed, became a scientist, studied, tried to fly, etc. He was a man of boundless curiosity, multiple talents, and a visionary imagination.
This question has 2 parts.
1) What is a status symbol?
2) Find a piece of evidence from the text that proves that clothing was a status symbol during the Renaissance.
A status symbol is something you own that shows how important or wealthy you are.
Wealthy people could be identified by their clothing made from furs or silks.
What does it mean that the Renaissance was a "rebirth?"
How did the Renaissance impact artists from NORTHERN Europe? Remember they would travel down to Italy to be inspired by artists and artwork. How was Antwerp (in the north) similar to Venice and Florence (in Italy, the south)?
Like Venice and Florence in Italy, Antwerp was a busy trading city with many banks and businesses and many wealthy people ready to buy works of art.
William Shakespeare was one of the greatest playwrights of all time. Many of his plays were performed at the Globe Theater. Describe what it was like during the performances.
The audiences were rude, noisy, and threw objects on stage.
This question has 2 parts. Think about the women of the Renaissance that we have learned about (Isabella d'Este, Lavinia Fontana, Sofonisba Anguissola).
1) What were the expectations of women during the Renaissance?
2) How did these women compare to those expectations? Be specific.
The cultural norms expected of women were to marry, have children, and stay home. They were not artists. These women challenged these cultural norms because they were educated, learned languages, began a school for girls, painted, ruled a city, etc.