The Renaissance

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What is the meaning of the term 'Renaissance'?

The term 'Renaissance' means rebirth.

What led to the emergence of the Renaissance?

A growing reverence for the classical world among scholars in the 15th century.

Why did many scholars believe that the societies of ancient Rome and Greece were essential to civilization's success?

They believed that emulating these societies would reinvigorate Europe's stunted progress during the 'Dark Ages.'

What triggered the scramble for lost ancient texts?

The fall of Constantinople in 1453 and the subsequent migration of Byzantine scholars to northern Italian cities. Signup and view all the answers

How did the ancient texts influence the Renaissance in Italy and Europe?

They laid the foundation of the Renaissance and influenced various aspects including artwork and political tracts. Signup and view all the answers

What are the principles of classicism in the arts?

The principles of classicism in the arts include form, simplicity, proportion, clarity of structure, perfection, restrained emotion, and explicit appeal to the intellect. Signup and view all the answers

According to Sir Kenneth Clark, what qualities does classic art possess?

Classic art possesses qualities of balance, completeness, restraint, and compression. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cultural and historical basis of classicism?

The cultural and historical basis of classicism is the culture, art, and literature of ancient Greece and Rome. Signup and view all the answers

How does classicism seek to emulate the classical period?

Classicism seeks to emulate the classical period by setting standards for taste based on the classical antiquity in the Western tradition. Signup and view all the answers

What is the aesthetic attitude of classicism?

The aesthetic attitude of classicism is one that values and seeks to embody the principles and ideals of ancient Greece and Rome. Signup and view all the answers

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