Unit 5 - Chapter 2: The Early Renaissance

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What did Brunelleschi develop that inspired Renaissance artists?

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Mathematical rules for perspective.

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What did Lorenzo de Medici provide to artists of the time?

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Money.

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Which painting is Botticelli most famous for that depicted Greek mythology?

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The Birth of Venus.

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What does the stance of Donatello's St. George sculpture represent?

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A proud and confident warrior.

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Why did Brunelleschi refuse to show his plans for the dome to the guild members?

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He thought they would steal his ideas.

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What is the Early Renaissance known for?

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A period of renewed interest in art, science, and the classical world.

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Who was a famous architect of the Early Renaissance?

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Filippo Brunelleschi.

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What is perspective in art?

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A technique used to represent three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface.

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What role did patrons play in the Renaissance?

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They provided financial support to artists and thinkers.

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What is the significance of The Birth of Venus?

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It represents the beauty of classical mythology and humanism.