Unit 10 Renaissance and Reformation

What is the BEST definition of the Renaissance in Europe?

• A period of decline in Europe following the Middle Ages.
• A time of technological stagnation in Europe.
• A period of religious dominance in Europe.
• A rebirth of arts, poetry, music and literature in Europe following the Dark Ages.

In what city did the Renaissance begin?

• Rome, Italy

• Paris, France

• Florence, Italy

• Venice, Italy

What is the name of the Renaissance cultural movement which turned away from medieval focus on Church doctrine and revived the ancient Greek and Roman philosophies?

• Absolutism
• Feudalism
• Humanism
• Enlightenment

What is the BEST definition of perspective as it applies to Renaissance art?

• Technique of representing two-dimensional objects on a three-dimensional surface
• Technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface
• Method of painting without using perspective
• Style of art that focuses on abstract shapes rather than depth perception

How were patrons important to the Renaissance?

• Patrons were responsible for destroying artwork
• Patrons had no influence on the Renaissance
• Patrons financially supported artists, writers, and scholars.
• Patrons were only interested in their own fame

Many of the paintings, sculptures, plays, songs of the Renaissance were secular. What does secular mean?

• Not connected with religious or spiritual matters.
• Associated with ancient civilizations
• Only applicable to modern art
• Related to religious or spiritual matters

What is a "Renaissance Man"?

• A person who is only knowledgeable in modern technology
• A person who is knowledgeable or excelled in a wide range of subjects or skills.

• A person who is unskilled in any subject or skill
• A person who excels in only one specific field

Niccolo Machiavelli, author of The Prince, is credited with creating what field of study?

• History
• Political Science
• Economics
• Psychology

Which Renaissance artist is known for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and sculpting the Statue of David?

• Michelangelo
• Donatello
• Raphael
• Leonardo da Vinci

Which Renaissance artist painted the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper as well as sketched the Vitruvian Man?

• Donatello
• Raphael
• Michelangelo
• Leonardo da Vinci