Renaissance Themes and Art Flashcard

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The technique of ___________ was used by Renaissance artists to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality on a flat surface.

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Perspective

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Who famously painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? Hint: It's not Michael or Charlotte, but someone equally legendary!

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Michelangelo

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What best captures the spirit of Humanism during the Renaissance?

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An emphasis on human potential and achievements

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Technique to create a magical transition from light to dark in Renaissance paintings.

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Chiaroscuro