12 Questions
What does the term 'Renaissance' mean in French?
Cultural, intellectual, and artistic rebirth
Which event significantly contributed to the revival of ancient Greek and Roman classical knowledge in the Renaissance period?
The fall of Constantinople
What was one of the main characteristics of the Renaissance age?
Rediscovery of classical knowledge
How did the Black Death pandemic impact the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance?
It resulted in the death of millions, impacting society
What was one reason for the increasing fail of the Roman Catholic Church during the transition to the Renaissance?
Lack of access to religious texts
Why did many eastern scholars flee to Rome after the fall of Constantinople in 1453?
To bring important books and ancient manuscripts
What was a key characteristic of Renaissance Humanism?
Emphasis on human reason and individualism
What did Renaissance architects believe about the use of whole number ratios in their designs?
They believed the innate harmony of these ratios would impress anyone experiencing the spaces
What was a significant difference between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance in terms of art and architecture?
Renaissance architecture favored simple forms like squares and circles based on defined ratios
What did Renaissance Humanism consider to be the goal of its movement?
To be a rebirth of the lost human spirit and to re-evaluate traditional beliefs and practices
Why did Renaissance architects prefer using whole number ratios like 1:1, 1:2, 2:3, and 3:4 in their designs?
Due to a belief that God's cosmic order can be reflected on earth through mathematical proportions
What was a common theme in the Renaissance architecture that reflected human proportions?
Preference for simple forms like squares and circles
Learn about the cultural, intellectual, and artistic rebirth of European history from the 14th to the 17th century, marked by the revival of ancient Greek and Roman classical knowledge. Explore how Renaissance architecture emerged as a transition from the Middle Ages to modernity, influenced by historical events like the Great Western Schism.
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