The Renaissance

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What motivated patrons to support art during the Renaissance?

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Patrons were motivated by fame for supporting great art.

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What is a key feature of Renaissance art as seen in the works of Michelangelo and Raphael?

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Renaissance art is characterized by realistic human figures with lots of details.

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Which ancient civilizations inspired the Renaissance movement?

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The Renaissance was inspired by the ideas of the Greek and Roman civilizations.

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How did wealthy merchant patrons support artists during the Renaissance?

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Wealthy merchant patrons provided food, clothing, and housing for artists.

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What is the role of a patron in the context of Renaissance art?

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A patron might provide the artist with food, clothing, and a house while the artist worked.

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What is the Renaissance?

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The Renaissance was a cultural movement that began in Italy in the 14th century, characterized by a revival of interest in art, literature, and the classical ideas of ancient Greece and Rome.

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Name one famous artist from the Renaissance period.

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One famous artist from the Renaissance period is Leonardo da Vinci.

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What is one reason why the Renaissance began in Italy?

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Italy had wealthy city-states that could support artists and thinkers.

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What is humanism in the context of the Renaissance?

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Humanism is a cultural and intellectual movement that emphasized the value of human beings and the study of classical texts.

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What type of art became popular during the Renaissance?

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Realistic and detailed paintings and sculptures became popular during the Renaissance.