The famous text The Prince by Machiavelli encapsulates the view that humankind is “basically
selfish, deceitful, greedy, and gullible” and, thus (s)he advocates that rulers should use this fact
to their advantage.
Classical act, literature, laws + ideas, and individualism characterize Renaissance art and
culture.
Donatello created all of the following sculptures EXCEPT ____________.
In The Tribute Money, Masaccio uses perspective to direct the viewers’ eyes to Jesus.
The major landmark of Florence, the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore was designed by
Filippo Brunelleschi.
One of the first and best examples of what we call a “Renaissance man” was Da Vinci.
The Last Supper was painted by Da Vinci + Tintoretto
This anti-classical style known as mannerism began in the 1520’s during a time of political and
religious unrest.
Michelangelo, artist of the Sistine Chapel Ceiling, believed beauty was found in the imagination
and not in nature.
A technique in art in which simultaneous depiction of events occur at distinct chronological times
is called____________.
Many consider Alberti to be the greatest architect of Early Renaissance in Italy
The city of Venice is celebrated in Vittore Carpaccio’s Lion of Saint Mark
In The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci found intention of man’s soul the most difficult to paint
What mannerist painting features a pinching of the nipple - An Allegory with Venus and Cupid
“Lorenzo the Magnificent” was a member of what family – Medici Family
Sfumato – Smokey outline of a figure
Continuous narration -
Neoplatonism – Revive platonic ideas
Contrapposto – Posture, weight on one leg, spine in ‘S’ curve
The time of renewal and rebirth between the early fifteenth century and the middle of the
sixteenth century is called the Renaissance.
During this time who was for some time the wealthiest family in Europe
Medici Family
How did they get their start
Wool trade
Linear perspective – Organizes, creates illusion of pictorial space
Atmospheric / aerial perspective – Modifies the clarity + color of objects at a distance
Who were the female artists of the Renaissance
Martin Luther wrote Ninety-five Theses, which became the rallying cry for the Reformation, in
the form of a disputation or debate. Also, this guy hated Jews.
Triptych – 3 paneled painting
Chateau – Castles of France
Chateau of Chambord – Tiny town on roof, inside double spiral stairs that don’t touch
Jan Van Eyck’s Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife (Arnolfini Portrait, etc.) – Disguised symbolism
God’s presence
