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During which centuries did the Renaissance take place?
During which centuries did the Renaissance take place?
- 12th to 15th centuries
- 16th to 19th centuries
- 14th to 17th centuries (correct)
- 18th to 21st centuries
Which term is used to describe the burst of culture, science, and art that occurred during the Renaissance?
Which term is used to describe the burst of culture, science, and art that occurred during the Renaissance?
- Rebirth (correct)
- Revolution
- Enlightenment
- Transformation
Which artists were mentioned as Renaissance giants in the text?
Which artists were mentioned as Renaissance giants in the text?
- Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh
- Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo (correct)
- Rembrandt and Johannes Vermeer
- Salvador Dali and Frida Kahlo
What new techniques were pioneered by Renaissance artists?
What new techniques were pioneered by Renaissance artists?
Who ignited the Reformation by openly critiquing the Catholic Church's authority?
Who ignited the Reformation by openly critiquing the Catholic Church's authority?
Flashcards
What is the Renaissance?
What is the Renaissance?
A period of significant cultural, artistic, and scientific flourishing in Europe.
When was the Renaissance?
When was the Renaissance?
The 14th to 17th centuries.
New art techniques?
New art techniques?
Perspective and realism.
Who was Martin Luther?
Who was Martin Luther?
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Who were Renaissance giants?
Who were Renaissance giants?
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Study Notes
Renaissance Period
- The Renaissance took place from the 14th to the 17th century.
Renaissance Characteristics
- The Renaissance was a cultural and intellectual movement marked by a burst of culture, science, and art.
- This era is often referred to as a "rebirth" or "revival" of classical Greek and Roman culture.
Renaissance Artists
- Giants of the Renaissance include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.
Artistic Innovations
- Renaissance artists pioneered new techniques such as sfumato, chiaroscuro, and perspective.
- These techniques allowed for more realistic and detailed representations of the world.
Reformation
- Martin Luther's open critique of the Catholic Church's authority ignited the Reformation.
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