History

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How did the Renaissance Italians view the classical world of the Greeks and Romans?

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they were inspired and awed by classical art and learning

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Because of the nature of Renaissance society, it appears that which of the following classes dominated the politics of Northern Italian city-states such as Venice, Florence and Milan?

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Merchants

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At the heart of Italian Renaissance artistic style was the..

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celebration of the unique beauty of the human body

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The Medicis of Florence played a significant part in the Renasiaance as

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rulers of the city-state and partrons of the arts

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Why did the Renaissance begin in the city-states of Northern Italy in the 15th Century?

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Terrific wealth genreated from trade led to the commissioning of artists and scholars

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What man is the most deserving of the title "genius" because of his contributions in many areas such as anatomy, painting, sketching, inventing and geology?

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da Vinci

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Raphael's painting, THe SCHOOL OF ATHENS, shows which of the following Renaissance ideas?

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a respect for classical scientists, mathematicians and writers

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What was Savonarola's intention when he assumed power in Florence?

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He wanted to convert the city-state into a medieval, pious (religious) center for all Christinas

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Renaissance thinkers viewed medieval civilization art:

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Backward and unelightened

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Renaissance art differed from mediecal art in that Renaissance art:

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exhibited perspective

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Why is Isabella d'Este considered a Renaissance woman?

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She recieved a humanist education and was a great patron

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THis man is considered the pioneer of oil painting.

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Jan Van Eyck

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Three techniques that Renaissance artists used that medieval artists didnt:

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perspective, oil painting, nudity, realism, light and shading...etc.

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Francis I employed this talented Italina to paint

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Dav Leo

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Why is the Renaissance called the "rebirth"

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rather than a new beginning, there was a "rebirth" in Roman and Greek culture.

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This is the name of the ruling family. And how did they make moneey?

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THe Medici family and they were bankers

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What city-state is called the Queen of the Adriatic?

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Venice

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Who is the architect who designed the dome in Florence?

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Brunelleschi

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What are three characteristics of Petrarch?

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1. father of humanism
2. wrote poems about laura
3. was a classical scholar
4. inspired Shakespeare
5. wrote about nature

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What REnn. invention was first used in N. Europe? And what was the year?

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Guttenburg's Printing Press
1455

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What are three subjects that Vergerio thought made up a liberal arts education..

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history, moral philosophy, eloquence

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this monk wanted to change florence into this type of city.

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Savonarloa wanted to change Florence into a pious (religious) city

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Who are two Renn. women?

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1. Isabella d'Est
2. Queen Elizabeth

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This N. Renaissance English humanist was executed by King Henry III

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Thomas More

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THis man articulated ideal characterists embodied in a true Renn. man

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Castiloni wrote Baldassare Castiglion

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What are two classical structures that Renn. look for inspirtation?

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1. Parthaneon
2. Pantheon

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What are two pieces of Renn art?

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1. Mona lisa - secularism and individualism
2. David- realism, individualism

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Who were the patrons of the Italian Renn? Who were the patrons of the Northern Renn?

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Italian- merchants
Northern- monarchs

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What were two countries that were invading Italy from both the north and south during hte 15th century and the 16th cenury

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France and Spain

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What are three reasons why the Renn. began in Italy...

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1. Plague - social structure
2. Byan scholars from Constantinople went over to Italy
3. trading

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What are three characteristics of family life during the Renn..

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1. good education
2. boys--> educated
3. girls-->get married early

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What are three reasons why the Renn spread from Italy to Northern Europe...

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1. cities, Netherlands- center of trading
2. Children were sent to italy to learn
3. N. European scholars went to Italy to study

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What are three themes reflected in Machiavelli's the Prince and why?

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1. seclarism--> anti-christian (don't do the right thing)
2. individualism
3. realism, humanism

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Utopia presents the ideal society one lacks these three features..

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1. equality- no greed, competition
2. no social classes
3. avoided wars.

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activism

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someone who activtely participates (achieving and makign an impact)

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classicism

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revive classic Roman and Greek culture

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seclarism

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focus on non-religious aspects of life; materialism

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humanism

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man and man's achievemtns and subjects

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Mona Lisa

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perspective--> background horizon
softened edges
individualism--> lenardo's face
secularism-->wealthy woman

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The Birth of Venus

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nude
classicism--> Roman Gods
secular-->beauty

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Portrait of a Young Venetian Woman

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secularism-->fancy, wealth
individualism, realism

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THe Peasant Dance

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secalarism-->drinking, partying
peasants, everyday life

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The David

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realisim- veins in hands, detailed, nude
secularims- nothing religious
humanism

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contro- posto

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half action, half thought

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the betrothal of the virgin mary

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perspective things are smaller that are further away
religious bulding
dome and coloumsn

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the vitruvian man

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acturate- human body
nue
secular-->nude