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Which of the following column orders is NOT part of the Roman orders used by Renaissance architects?
Which of the following column orders is NOT part of the Roman orders used by Renaissance architects?
- Ionic
- Baroque (correct)
- Corinthian
- Composite
What is the Renaissance also known as in Italian?
What is the Renaissance also known as in Italian?
- Middle Ages
- Da Vinci Period
- Rinascimento (correct)
- Renaissance Era
What architectural feature became indispensable in Renaissance church architecture after Brunelleschi’s design for the Florence Cathedral?
What architectural feature became indispensable in Renaissance church architecture after Brunelleschi’s design for the Florence Cathedral?
- Tracery windows
- Flying buttresses
- Big domes (correct)
- Pillared fronts
Which building is noted for the early use of pilasters as an integrated system during the Renaissance?
Which building is noted for the early use of pilasters as an integrated system during the Renaissance?
Which of the following best describes the sequence of historical periods surrounding the Renaissance?
Which of the following best describes the sequence of historical periods surrounding the Renaissance?
Who commissioned Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Who commissioned Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Which term describes the feature that pairs windows within a semicircular arch in Renaissance architecture?
Which term describes the feature that pairs windows within a semicircular arch in Renaissance architecture?
Which fundamental concept relating to human dignity emerged during the Renaissance?
Which fundamental concept relating to human dignity emerged during the Renaissance?
What artistic and scientific work is Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man an example of?
What artistic and scientific work is Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man an example of?
What type of windows were commonly used in domestic Renaissance architecture to show views?
What type of windows were commonly used in domestic Renaissance architecture to show views?
In which years was the Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by Michelangelo?
In which years was the Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by Michelangelo?
Which of the following statements about domes in Renaissance architecture is true?
Which of the following statements about domes in Renaissance architecture is true?
What does the Renaissance signify in terms of historical change?
What does the Renaissance signify in terms of historical change?
What is the approximate length of the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
What is the approximate length of the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
How large is the total area that Michelangelo painted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
How large is the total area that Michelangelo painted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
In Renaissance architecture, which pediment type is often used alongside square lintels?
In Renaissance architecture, which pediment type is often used alongside square lintels?
What concept does the respect for the dignity of all people relate to that originated during the Renaissance?
What concept does the respect for the dignity of all people relate to that originated during the Renaissance?
What is a characteristic feature of Renaissance architecture regarding the integration of columns and pilasters?
What is a characteristic feature of Renaissance architecture regarding the integration of columns and pilasters?
Which event is considered a precursor of the scientific revolution during the Renaissance?
Which event is considered a precursor of the scientific revolution during the Renaissance?
What motivated Pope Julius II to commission the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
What motivated Pope Julius II to commission the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
What is one potential negative view associated with the emergence of liberal humanism during the Renaissance?
What is one potential negative view associated with the emergence of liberal humanism during the Renaissance?
What nickname was Pope Julius II known by?
What nickname was Pope Julius II known by?
Which event directly contributed to Michelangelo's work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Which event directly contributed to Michelangelo's work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
What was the primary artistic technique used by Michelangelo on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
What was the primary artistic technique used by Michelangelo on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Which Renaissance building type is associated with urban mansions?
Which Renaissance building type is associated with urban mansions?
Who is recognized as the most famous villa architect of the Renaissance?
Who is recognized as the most famous villa architect of the Renaissance?
What period is identified as Late Renaissance architecture?
What period is identified as Late Renaissance architecture?
Which architect is credited with significant work during the Early Renaissance?
Which architect is credited with significant work during the Early Renaissance?
The Basilica of Sant'Andrea is an example of which type of Renaissance building?
The Basilica of Sant'Andrea is an example of which type of Renaissance building?
Bramante is associated with which structure during the High Renaissance?
Bramante is associated with which structure during the High Renaissance?
What characterizes the villa as a building type in the Renaissance?
What characterizes the villa as a building type in the Renaissance?
Who were the two leading architects of the Early Renaissance?
Who were the two leading architects of the Early Renaissance?
What was one of Michelangelo's challenges while working on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
What was one of Michelangelo's challenges while working on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Which architectural feature is typically found in Renaissance doors?
Which architectural feature is typically found in Renaissance doors?
What kind of arch is often used for windows in Renaissance architecture?
What kind of arch is often used for windows in Renaissance architecture?
How did Michelangelo's hiring practices affect his assistants' recognition?
How did Michelangelo's hiring practices affect his assistants' recognition?
What characteristic is NOT commonly associated with Renaissance windows?
What characteristic is NOT commonly associated with Renaissance windows?
What is primarily the function of windows in domestic Renaissance architecture?
What is primarily the function of windows in domestic Renaissance architecture?
Which statement accurately describes the role of assistants to Michelangelo during the creation of the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Which statement accurately describes the role of assistants to Michelangelo during the creation of the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Which element is typically found in Renaissance doors aside from lintels?
Which element is typically found in Renaissance doors aside from lintels?
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Study Notes
Renaissance Architecture
- The Renaissance was a period of cultural and artistic movement in Europe, transitioning from the Middle Ages to the Modern Age.
Renaissance Influences
- Renaissance architecture developed over three periods: Early Renaissance (ca. 1400-1500), High Renaissance (ca. 1500-1525), and Late Renaissance (ca. 1525-1600).
Early Renaissance (ca. 1400-1500)
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Two leading architects of the Early Renaissance were Filippo Brunelleschi and Leon Battista Alberti.
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Brunelleschi was known for his innovative use of the Roman Orders of Columns and for his large, visible dome architectural features.
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The dome design for Florence Cathedral and its use in Bramante’s plan for St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome made the dome a defining feature of Renaissance church architecture.
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Alberti, known for his work on facades, incorporated square lintels and triangular or segmental pediments into his designs.
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During the Renaissance, architects aimed to use columns, pilasters, and entablatures as an integrated system.
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The Old Sacristy was one of the first buildings to utilize pilasters as an integrated system.
Character & Elements of Renaissance Architecture
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Windows were often paired and set within a semicircular arch, with square lintels and triangular or segmental pediments.
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Doors usually had square lintels and were sometimes set within an arch or surmounted by a triangular or segmental pediment.
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Renaissance buildings sometimes featured stained glass windows.
The Sistine Chapel Ceiling
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The Sistine Chapel ceiling was painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512.
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Michelangelo was commissioned to paint the ceiling by Pope Julius II, as part of the Pope's larger project to restore Rome to its former glory.
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The Sistine Chapel ceiling is a significant example of High Renaissance Art.
Villa Barbaro & Andrea Palladio
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Villa Barbaro is a famous example of a Renaissance villa.
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Andrea Palladio is considered the most famous villa architect of the Renaissance.
Palazzo Rucellai
- Palazzo Rucellai is a famous example of a Renaissance palazzo.
Basilica of Sant'Andrea
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Basilica of Sant'Andrea is a famous example of a Renaissance church.
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The Basilica of Sant'Andrea is located in Mantua (Region of Lombardy, Italy).
Renaissance Building Types
- Churches (cathedrals, basilicas)
- Palazzi (urban mansions)
- Villas (country mansions)
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