Prueba Informática Flashcards
(27 cards)
What does ‘El Renacimiento’ translate to in English?
The Renaissance
True or False: The Renaissance began in the 14th century.
True
Fill in the blank: The Renaissance is characterized by a renewed interest in _______.
Classical learning and values
Which city is often considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Florence
Who is known as the ‘Father of Humanism’?
Petrarch
What artistic technique, developed during the Renaissance, creates the illusion of depth?
Linear perspective
Multiple Choice: Which of the following artists is NOT associated with the Renaissance? A) Leonardo da Vinci B) Michelangelo C) Vincent van Gogh
C) Vincent van Gogh
What was the primary focus of Renaissance literature?
Human experience and individualism
True or False: The invention of the printing press was a significant factor in spreading Renaissance ideas.
True
Fill in the blank: The Renaissance emphasized _______ over religious dogma.
Reason and science
Which famous sculpture was created by Michelangelo during the Renaissance?
David
What is the term for the cultural movement that sought to revive classical antiquity?
Humanism
Short Answer: Name one famous work of art by Leonardo da Vinci.
Mona Lisa
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major theme in Renaissance art? A) Surrealism B) Religious imagery C) Abstract forms
B) Religious imagery
True or False: The Renaissance was only a movement in art and literature.
False
Fill in the blank: Renaissance thinkers believed in the potential of _______.
Human achievement
Who wrote ‘The Prince’, a political treatise during the Renaissance?
Niccolò Machiavelli
What major development in science occurred during the Renaissance?
The Scientific Revolution
Short Answer: What is the significance of the term ‘Renaissance man’?
A person with knowledge and skills in a variety of areas.
Which artistic technique involves using light and shadow to create depth?
Chiaroscuro
Multiple Choice: Which of these was NOT a Renaissance invention? A) The telescope B) The printing press C) The steam engine
C) The steam engine
True or False: The Renaissance ended in the 17th century.
True
Fill in the blank: The Renaissance spread from Italy to _______.
Northern Europe
Short Answer: What role did the Medici family play in the Renaissance?
They were major patrons of the arts.