Artistic Achievements of the Renaissance

Question 1

During the Renaissance, an artist who was considered a “Renaissance man” because of his expertise in several areas was

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da Vinci.

Question 2

Renaissance art often included influences from ancient Greek and Roman

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sculpture and architecture.

Question 3

Which describes the location of the famous ceiling that Michelangelo painted?

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inside the Sistine Chapel

Question 4

A common theme found in both Medieval art and Renaissance art is

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religion.

Question 5

Study The Adoration of the Magi by Sandro Botticelli.

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perspective.

Question 6

A major theme present in Renaissance art, but not in Medieval art, is

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the role of humanism.

Question 7

Compared with Medieval art, a major theme in Renaissance art was

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nature.

Question 8

Supporters of art during the Renaissance were called

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patrons.

Question 9

Why were Renaissance artists influenced by ancient Greek and Roman temples and buildings?

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The artists worked close to the temples and buildings.

Question 10

How does the use of perspective affect the appearance of individuals in Renaissance paintings?

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They appear to be three-dimensional.

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