Renaissance Art and Architecture

The video explores the Renaissance period in art, highlighting its origins in Florence and its spread across Europe. It emphasizes the human-centered approach of Renaissance art, the development of new techniques like perspective and chiaroscuro, and the role of art as a symbol of wealth and power. Key artists such as Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo are discussed, along with their significant works. The video also covers architectural innovations by figures like Palladio.

Where did the Renaissance officially begin?

• Milan

• Florence

• Venice

• Rome

Which of the following artists is NOT mentioned as a key figure of the Italian Renaissance?

• Botticelli

• Leonardo

• Van Gogh

• Michelangelo

What new style emerged after the early decades of the 16th century?

• Manierismo

• Gothic

• Baroque

• Rococo

What did Renaissance artists study to enhance their techniques?

• Astrology

• Anatomy and sciences

• Music

• Literature

What innovation allowed Renaissance artists to represent reality in three dimensions?

• Sfumato

• Chiaroscuro

• Fresco

• Perspective

What was a common purpose of art during the Renaissance?

• To depict religious stories

• To showcase wealth and political power

• To explore abstract concepts

• To entertain the masses

Which artist created the famous works 'Primavera' and 'The Birth of Venus'?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Sandro Botticelli

• Raphael

Who was responsible for the project of the new St. Peter's Basilica?

• Cosimo de' Medici

• Lorenzo de' Medici

• Ludovico il Moro

• Pope Julius II

Which artist is known for his work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Giorgione

• Titian

Which architect is famous for his beautiful villas in Venice and Vicenza?

• Filippo Brunelleschi

• Donato Bramante

• Andrea Palladio

• Leon Battista Alberti