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24 Cards in this Set
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When was the Reniassance in Europe
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1400-1600
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Define Reniassance
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A revival or rebirth of cultural awareness and learning
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What was empasized in the Reniassance
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Human beings and their environment, science, philosophy
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Define Tondo
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A round shaped painting
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Define Foreshortening
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parts get smaller as they recede in space
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Define Mannerism
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the expressionistic approach, over exaggerating
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Define Chiaroscuro
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Strong contrast of dark and light values in painting
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Why was Michaelangelo's David made?
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It was made for Pope Julius II's Tomb but didnt fit
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Where was the Early Reniassance?
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Florence
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Where was the high Reniassance?
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Venice
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What were two areas that were highly prized?
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Anatomy and botany
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Who made the Palladian style?
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Andrea Palladio designed buildings similar to roman ones but more laid back.
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Saltcellar of Francis (What's it made of)
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Gold with ebony base
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Abduction of the Sabine Woman (What's it made of)
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Marble
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Donatello's Gattamelata (What's it made of)
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Bronze
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Gates of Paradise (What's it made of)
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Gilt bronze relief
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Michaelangelo's Pieta (What's it made of)
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Marble
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Why was Della Francesca Famous
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True cross section drawing
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What did Paolo Uccello do?
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He cared more about scientific aspect of painting than perspective. He used foreshortening.
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What pieces did Donnatello do?
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Bronze David, contraposto
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Where is the Last supper painting?
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Santa Maria della Grazie, Milan
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What was the powerful florentine family
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Medici
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What did Mantaña do
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used foreshortening
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What structure did brunellesci do?
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Cathedral of Florence
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