G7 L33 Flashcards
Renaissance is a French word that means “rebirth.” The Renaissance was a rebirth of interest in the art and learning of ancient Greece and
Rome
Which of the following inspired new interest in classical styles during the Renaissance?
ruins of ancient Greece and Rome
Which of the following changes paved the way for the beginning of the Renaissance?
interest in ancient Roman architecture
When did the Renaissance begin?
at the end of the Middle Ages
This is a painting by Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. Study the painting. Which characteristic of Renaissance art does the painting show?
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The figures look lifelike and three-dimensional.
Study the painting. How does it show the Renaissance characteristic of art that looks lifelike?
The woman’s clothing shows movement in the way her pleated sleeve has opened.
Study the painting. Which characteristic of Renaissance art does the painting show?
The painting shows an interest in nature.
Which of the following was a goal of Renaissance artists?
They tried to capture the way things looked in the real world.
How did trade help to bring about the Renaissance?
Trade brought new ideas to Europe.
What was one reason for the growth of trade in Europe?
European cities were located on trade routes.
How does the image show a change in the economy of Europe?
People are using money to buy goods.
How did merchants and bankers use their increased wealth in a way that contributed to the Renaissance?
They ordered and paid for new buildings and art.
In 1559 Cosimo de’ Medici hired an architect to build the Uffizi, shown here, as government offices for Florence. Who were the Medici?
A wealthy family that ruled the city-state of Florence.
Today the Uffizi is a world-famous art gallery. How were the Medici connected to art during the Renaissance?
They paid for the creation of art.
Members of the Medici family used their wealth to become patrons of the arts. Based on your reading of Section 3, what is a “patron of the arts”?
someone who supports the work of artists
