Renaissance Movement in Italy

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What term do historians use to refer to the period of approximately 1300 to 1600, when there was an explosion of creativity in art, writing, and thought?

The Dark Ages

The Classical Era

The Enlightenment

The Renaissance (correct)

What were the three advantages that made Italy the birthplace of the Renaissance?

Thriving cities, a wealthy merchant class, and the classical heritage of Greece and Rome (correct)

Thriving cities, a wealthy aristocratic class, and the decline of the Roman Empire

Thriving cities, a powerful monarchy, and the influence of the Ottoman Empire

Thriving cities, a wealthy merchant class, and the influence of the Catholic Church

What was the focus of the intellectual movement known as humanism during the Renaissance?

The advancement of scientific knowledge and technological innovation

The importance of religious faith and obedience to the Church

The expansion of trade and the accumulation of wealth

The study of classical texts to understand ancient Greek values (correct)

How did humanists influence artists and architects during the Renaissance?

They encouraged them to carry on classical traditions and incorporate classical elements into their work. Signup and view all the answers

What did the subjects of history, literature, and philosophy come to be called during the Renaissance?

The humanities Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first woman artist to gain an international reputation during the Renaissance?

Sofonisba Anguissola Signup and view all the answers

Which famous Renaissance painter was known for his use of perspective in his artworks?

Raphael Signup and view all the answers

Who created the sculpture of David, a significant European artwork of a free-standing nude in the late 1460s?

Donatello Signup and view all the answers

Which Renaissance painter was known for studying the human body to incorporate realistic details into his art?

Leonardo da Vinci Signup and view all the answers

What did the School of Athens painting by Raphael symbolize?

Classical influence on the Renaissance Signup and view all the answers

Which Renaissance artist was known for painting the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?

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Renaissance Movement in Italy

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What term do historians use to refer to the period of approximately 1300 to 1600, when there was an explosion of creativity in art, writing, and thought?

What were the three advantages that made Italy the birthplace of the Renaissance?

What was the focus of the intellectual movement known as humanism during the Renaissance?

How did humanists influence artists and architects during the Renaissance?

What did the subjects of history, literature, and philosophy come to be called during the Renaissance?

Who was the first woman artist to gain an international reputation during the Renaissance?

Which famous Renaissance painter was known for his use of perspective in his artworks?

Who created the sculpture of David, a significant European artwork of a free-standing nude in the late 1460s?

Which Renaissance painter was known for studying the human body to incorporate realistic details into his art?

What did the School of Athens painting by Raphael symbolize?

Which Renaissance artist was known for painting the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?

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