10.1 & 10.2 WMA

What new Renaissance artistic technique, partly revived from classical times, did Leonardo da Vinci use?

• focus on religious topics, as in his painting of The Last Supper

• two-dimensional views, as in his sketches of inventions

• angular style, as in his sketches of architectural buildings

• realism, as in his painting of the Mona Lisa

What theme did Machiavelli address in his book The Prince?

• gaining and maintaining power

• developing multiple talents

• creating a just and peaceful society

• becoming ideal men and women

Which statement BEST describes an artistic impact of the Italian Renaissance?

• Art moved away from realism and toward mystery.

• Art became more stylized to appeal to wealthy patron families.

• The use of perspective allowed more accurate representations.

• The use of religious themes in art diminished drastically.

Why was the work of Andreas Vesalius so important to medicine?

• His studies of the human circulatory system correctly identified the heart as a pump that pushed blood through the human body.

• His work with ointments to prevent infection led the way for later discoveries in disease prevention.

• His book accurately describing human anatomy helped the research and discoveries of other medical scientists.

• His development of a more powerful microscope allowed scientists to see microorganisms for the first time.

What new Renaissance artistic technique, partly revived from classical times, did Leonardo da Vinci use?

• realism, as in his painting of the Mona Lisa

• abstract expressionism

• cubism

• surrealism

Which statement BEST describes an artistic impact of the Italian Renaissance?

• The use of perspective allowed more accurate representations.

• Art became more abstract and symbolic.

• Artists focused solely on religious themes.

• Sculpture became less popular.

What was a major impact of the work of Johannes Gutenberg?

• An increase in literacy

• A decline in book production

• The rise of oral storytelling

• A decrease in education

What purposes and themes were common to the writers Erasmus, More, and Rabelais?

• Humanism, education, and social reforms

• Exploration, conquest, and trade

• War, politics, and power

• Science, technology, and innovation

What were some themes explored by the artist Jan van Eyck?

• Religious themes, townspeople, peasant life

• Mythology, heroism, and adventure

• Industrialization, urbanization, and progress

• Nature, wildlife, and landscapes

Based on the text, which statement BEST describes William Shakespeare’s genius as a writer?

• He wrote only for the elite.

• He focused on historical events.

• He expressed universal themes in everyday settings.

• He used complex language that was hard to understand.