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Renaissance
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- 1In what years did the Renaissance era take place?The artistic Renaissance took place from 1400 - 1600 A.D.
- 2What is the birthplace of the Renaissance?The birthplace of the Renaissance is Florence, Italy.
- 3Who was the foremost Renaissance family?The foremost family was the Medici family who encouraged the development of the arts.
- 4What periods are the Renaissance divided into?The EARLY and HIGH Renaissance are the two Renaissancist periods.
- 5What does "Renaissance" even mean?The word "Renaissance" mean "rebirth."
- 6What does the Renaissance reflect the rebirth of?It reflects the rebirth of ancient learning (new interest in the ancient antiquities).
- 7Old manuscripts were translated and ancient statues were unearthed. This was the birth of ____________.Old manuscripts were translated and ancient statues were unearthed. This was the birth of the Age of Humanism.
- 8Where was the center of the High Renaissance? Why?The center of the High Renaissance was Rome. It had rich and powerful people there: the Vatican Papal Court, in particular.
- 9What did artists now understand? What did artist strive for?Artists now understood the laws of perspective and structure, and they strove for perfection in painting the “ideal beauty.”
- 10What was the majority of Venice's reaction to the Renaissance?They weren't overly serious about it (they took life easy).
- 11What is this period known for?This period is known for taking Jewish Biblical figures, giving them blonde hair and European features, and placing them in 15th century Italian landscapes and scenery.
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- Art HIstory Flashcards on Renaissance, created by Yummy Food on 23/09/2020.
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