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?

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

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

    <p>The humanities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sofonisba Anguissola</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Raphael</p> 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?

    <p>Donatello</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Leonardo da Vinci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the School of Athens painting by Raphael symbolize?

    <p>Classical influence on the Renaissance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Leonardo da Vinci</p> Signup and view all the answers

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