Renaissance Flashcards
(23 cards)
In 1400’s, Florence was ruled by…?
Priors, wealthy professionals
What were The Florentines inventors of?
The modern banking system
What were characteristics of the Renaissance Man?
Strong-willed, public spirited, and versatile
What were the Medicis advocates of?
Art
When did Christopher Columbus discover the New World?
1492
Who was Niccolo Machiavelli?
Florentine political philosopher and diplomat
What was Niccolo Machiavelli’s most famous work of art?
“The Prince”
What did Galileo study/do?
Italian physicist, astronomer and mathematician. He was considered the father of much of the sciences. He made improvements to the telescope.
When and where did the Renaissance start?
15th century
Who was the leading architect during the early Renaissance?
Brunelleschi
What was the first Renaissance building?
A hospital in Florence
What was Brunelleschi’s masterpiece?
The dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore church in Florence
What sort of work/art did Donatello do?
He was a famous sculptor
What were Donatello’s main works of art?
The bronze David and The Rider and Horse
What is The Gattamelata and where is it located?
Padua in the region of Veneto
Who was most notably known for his use of perspective in his paintings?
Masaccio
What paintings did Botticelli most well known for?
The Birth of Venus and Primavera
When did High Renaissance start?
Early 1500’s
Leonardo was most famous for what?
He was a scientist and engineer. Painted the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper
What family did Michelangelo work for? What did he do?
He worked for the Medici family. He was a sculptor, painter and architect.
What were his most famous works of art?
The marble David, Moses, and Pieta. He painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. He also designed the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
Where is Michelangelo’s David located?
Galleria dell’ Accademia in Florence
What was Raphael’s most famous works of art?
The School of Athens
