1. Renaissance Check

2. The Renaissance was… A time of great scientific advancement
A rebirth of the classical arts and philosophy of the Ancient Greeks and Romans
A time of rebellion against the church
A rebirth of French arts and influence among the wealthy elite.

3. Patrons were… Renaissance Men who were good at many things
Church officials who monitored the actions of the people
Wealthy people who supported artists and commissioned works for themselves and the public
Members of society who took on leadership roles in the church.

4. Which of these is the best example of “vernacular”?
Books that were written in Latin.
The type of perspective used by Italian Renaissance artists
The symbolic images that the Northern Renaissance painters liked to include in their work.
Spanish comic books in Spain

5. Northern or Italian? Why?

6. Italian Renaissance Artists used__________to make their scenes look realistic.
Darker palettes
Perspective
Da Vinci’s rules
Oil paints

7. The Medici were… A special group of monks
A family of artists who were famous for their Italian Renaissance paintings
A family of wealthy elites who used their money and prestige to influence politics
A group of artists from Flanders famous for their realistic style.

8. Why was the Printing Press significant during the Renaissance?
Made books affordable
Increased literacy rates
Increased use of vernacular in print form

9. What is Humanism?
Focus on human achievement and potential- a shift from the focus on spiritual matters and the authority of the church.

10. Why Italy?
Large Cities – diverse populations allowed for greater exchange of ideas and information
Wealthy Merchants – they had money to spend on art and classical pursuits and brought trade goods from other areas of the world
Classical Heritage – They had daily access to the ancient arts and philosophies that inspired the new developments.

11. Be prepared to tell me about your artist and their work.