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Who is known for his portraits of powerful and important people?
Titian
Which artist is associated with paintings of deeply Christian themes and portraits?
Botticelli
Who is known for paintings characterized by bright and vivid depictions of the human form?
Tintoretto
Which painting by Titian represents a scene from an important story from Greek mythology?
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Which artist is associated with the painting of the death of Christ?
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What is the generally agreed period for the era of the Renaissance?
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Where did the Renaissance begin?
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What was the cultural and geographic status of Italy during the Renaissance?
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What civilizations did people in Italy look to for inspiration during the Renaissance?
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What was one of the causative factors for the birth of the Renaissance in Italy?
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Which artist was known for designing the dome of the Florence Cathedral?
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Who was famous for his statues of David and St. George?
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Which artist was known for using perspective in his art and was also a mathematician?
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Who was renowned for works like David and the Sistine Chapel paintings?
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Which artist was known for mythological themes in his works, including The Birth of Venus?
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Study Notes
Renaissance Art and Artists
- Renaissance era in Italy was funded by wealth and it became the center of culture in Europe
- Renaissance art divided into sculpture, painting, and architecture
- Humanism was a key theme in Renaissance art, focusing on the human form and experience
- Paganism played a significant role in Renaissance art alongside Christian and secular themes
- Renaissance artists aimed to match or surpass the quality of ancient Greek and Roman art
- Famous Renaissance artists and their works include Filippo Brunelleschi, Donatello, Piero della Francesca, Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Botticelli
- Filippo Brunelleschi was a renowned architect known for designing the dome of the Florence Cathedral
- Donatello was a prominent sculptor, famous for his statues of David and St. George
- Piero della Francesca was a painter and mathematician who used perspective in his art
- Leonardo Da Vinci was an influential artist and inventor, known for Mona Lisa and The Last Supper
- Raphael was a painter and architect, famous for The School of Athens
- Michelangelo was a celebrated artist and sculptor, renowned for works like David and the Sistine Chapel paintings
- Botticelli was a renowned painter known for mythological themes in his works, including The Birth of Venus
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