Arts_Q2 Flashcards
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new discoveries
renaissance Period
french word that means ‘‘rebirth’’
renaissance
began in florencs italy in the 14th sentury
writings of the philosopheres of antiquity were rediscovered
renaissance
characteristic of renaissance
realism
classicism
humanism
individualism
used styes and techniques inspired by the classical arts of greece and rome
classicism
'’counterpose’’ positioning of human figure
contrapposto
philosophy that believes true human potential is achieved through knowledge
humanism
linear perspective
mathematics
concept of the importance of individuality emerged
individualism
sought to create realistic artworks
realism
painting mosed of the renaissance
sfumato,unione,chiaroscuro and cangiante
sorft or blurred
sfumato
this painting mode blurs the edges of the outlines creating tonal value
sfumato
similira to sfumato
color intensity is not diluted
unione
renders shadows by replacing the color
cangiante
light to dark
chiaroscuro
used with succdeding mannerist and baroque style
strong contrast between light and dark
chiaroscuro
'’to change
cangiante
most well known italian renaissance artist
michelangelo
pieta means ?
pity
sculpture of mother mary cradling the body of jesus
pieta
famous artist of the italian renaissance
leonardo da vinci
most well known painting in history
mona lisa