Rennaisance Flashcards
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What is the Renaissance?
A cultural movement that began in Italy in the 14th century, characterized by a revival of classical learning and art.
In which century did the Renaissance begin?
The 14th century.
True or False: The Renaissance marked a decline in the importance of religion in Europe.
False.
Who is often referred to as the ‘Father of Humanism’?
Petrarch.
What does ‘Humanism’ emphasize?
The value of human beings, individualism, and the study of classical texts.
Fill in the blank: The invention of the __________ by Johannes Gutenberg facilitated the spread of Renaissance ideas.
printing press.
Which famous artist painted the ‘Mona Lisa’?
Leonardo da Vinci.
What period is often considered the peak of the Renaissance?
The High Renaissance (approximately 1500-1527).
Who wrote ‘The Prince’, a political treatise during the Renaissance?
Niccolò Machiavelli.
What was the significance of the Medici family in the Renaissance?
They were major patrons of the arts and played a crucial role in the cultural development of Florence.
True or False: The Renaissance had no impact on science.
False.
Which scientific figure is known for his work in astronomy during the Renaissance?
Nicolaus Copernicus.
What art technique was developed during the Renaissance to create a sense of depth?
Linear perspective.
Which Renaissance artist is known for the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo.
What is the term for the revival of classical Greek and Roman ideas during the Renaissance?
Classical revival.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant architectural achievement of the Renaissance, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi.
dome of Florence Cathedral.
Who is credited with the phrase ‘Renaissance man’?
Leonardo da Vinci.
What was the impact of the Renaissance on literature?
It led to the creation of new forms of literature and a focus on human experience.
Which famous playwright is associated with the English Renaissance?
William Shakespeare.
True or False: The Renaissance was limited to Italy and had no influence on other parts of Europe.
False.
What key invention is associated with the spread of Renaissance ideas throughout Europe?
The printing press.
When did the Renaissance begin to spread to Northern Europe?
In the late 15th century.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a movement that challenged the Catholic Church and led to the Protestant Reformation during the Renaissance.
Humanist movement.
What was one of the main themes of Renaissance art?
Realism and the representation of human emotion.
