The Renaissance Period Flashcard

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When did the Renaissance period begin in Italy?

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Around 1300

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How did the invention of the printing press help spread Renaissance ideas?

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It allowed for faster and cheaper production of books.

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Who invented a printing press with movable type in about 1450?

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Johannes Gutenberg

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Who was Michelangelo?

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An Italian sculptor and painter

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Which family did Michelangelo work for as a young artist?

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The Medici family

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Explain how Michelangelo’s talents and achievements reflected Renaissance ideals.

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His art combined Renaissance ideals of beauty with emotional expression.

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Which two other magnificent sculptures by Michelangelo are mentioned in the text?

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David and Moses

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What is depicted in the famous scene from the Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo?

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God reaching out to give life to Adam

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What is Michelangelo perhaps best known for?

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Painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

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Which of the following best describes the change in Titian's painting style over time?

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He moved from precise and detailed work to a freer style using blobs of paint and lively brushwork.