The Renaissance Period: Art and Music
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What painting technique was developed during the Renaissance?

  • Atmospheric Perspective (correct)
  • Abstract Perspective
  • Impressionist Perspective
  • Cubist Perspective
  • What instrument was popular during the Renaissance?

  • Piano
  • Violin
  • Lute (correct)
  • Harp
  • What type of songs were popular during the Renaissance?

  • Hymns
  • Madrigals (correct)
  • Chants
  • Symphonies
  • What was the role of the church during the Renaissance?

    <p>Less prominent than in the Middle Ages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What changed in art during the Renaissance?

    <p>Paintings became more complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The Renaissance period was a time of great change in Europe, with art and science flourishing.
    • One of the key changes during the Renaissance was the re-discovery of classical antiquity. This led to the 'human standard' returning, with subjects such as everyday life becoming interesting again.
    • Important painting techniques such as linear perspective and atmospheric perspective were developed during the Renaissance.
    • Rafael Santi's painting The School of Athens is a good example of the use of linear perspective. The two people emerging from the crowd are depicted in a realistic way, with lines representing their depth.
    • Sfumato is a technique in which parts of a painting are deliberately blurry, to give the impression of a hazy atmosphere.
    • The Renaissance was a time of great change in other art disciplines, with paintings such as landscape becoming more popular.
    • The Renaissance was a time of great change in art, with artists experimenting with new techniques and themes.
    • Italian artists were the pioneers of the Renaissance, and their works can be seen in architecture, sculpture, and painting.
    • Polyphony, or the use of multiple singers to create a complex sound, was a hallmark of Renaissance music.
    • Madrigals, or secular songs, were a popular form of music during the Renaissance.
    • The Renaissance saw the development of many important instruments, including the viola da gamba, lute, and organ.
    • During the Renaissance, classical antiquity was rediscovered and more interest was shown in it than in the Middle Ages.
    • The church will have a less present role during the Renaissance than in the Middle Ages, as society and discoveries have changed so much.
    • Painting during the Renaissance became more complex and text was less important than in the Middle Ages.
    • Sculpture during the Renaissance was more realistic and anatomically correct, with smooth and dreamy faces.
    • Music during the Renaissance became more polyphonic and worldly, with more text being less important than in the Middle Ages.
    • The Renaissance saw the popularity of instruments such as the organ and the lute.

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