Module 10

Question 1

What were the goals of Renaissance artists?

Answer 1

To portray the natural world realistically, glorify God and man, emphasize human individuality and achievement

Renaissance artists were influenced by the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman works.

Question 2

What new tools and technologies were developed in art during the Renaissance?

Answer 2

Oil paint, techniques of perspective, and improved realism through lighting and shading

Oil paint allowed for more vibrant colors and easier corrections.

Question 3

What were the characteristics of medieval art?

Answer 3

• Glorified God
• Relied on biblical themes
• Minimal realism and expression
• Lack of individualism
• Proportions often exaggerated
• Used tempera paint

Medieval art often featured flat and unrealistic appearances due to neglect of perspective.

Question 4

What were the characteristics of Renaissance art?

Answer 4

• Glorified God and man
• Emphasized realism
• Featured individualism
• Utilized proportion
• Employed perspective techniques
• Used oil paint

Renaissance art aimed to capture unique human expressions and emotions.

Question 5

What was the purpose of medieval art?

Answer 5

To glorify God

It conveyed spiritual messages and themes derived from the Bible.

Question 6

What is the purpose of Renaissance art?

Answer 6

To glorify God and man

This shift in focus marked a significant cultural change from medieval to Renaissance ideals.

Question 7

Renaissance artists tried to portray people, nature, and objects in their proper size and shape. This artistic technique is known as __________.

Answer 7

proportion

Question 8

_______ is the focal point of a painting. This Renaissance technique is used by the artist to draw the eyes to the most important part of the painting.

Answer 8

Point of origin

Question 9

How did Renaissance artists differ from medieval artists regarding individualism?

Answer 9

Renaissance artists emphasized uniqueness and individual expressions, while medieval artists portrayed people with minimal expression and emotion

Medieval art often depicted groups of people with the same facial expressions.

Question 10

What artistic technique did Renaissance artists use to create depth in their paintings?

Answer 10

Perspective

This technique allowed artists to depict objects and people at varying distances.

Question 11

What was a significant limitation of tempera paint used in medieval art?

Answer 11

Dried too quickly and tended to crack and peel over time

This limited the artists’ ability to make corrections and achieve realistic effects.