Chapter 2 Renaissance

What qualities did the Greeks and Romans have that were admired during the Renaissance period?

• They were great thinkers.

• They were amazing artists.

• They believed in the qualities of humankind.

• All of the above.

Which is a correct statement about the Renaissance?

• Painting focused more often on religious themes and showed less realism.

• Rich citizens and families became patrons by commissioning great art.

• Atists became more concerned with making money rather than depicting human beauty and feelings.

• New buildings and cathedrals were constructed according to completely new and original ideas of architecture.

How did life begin to IMPROVE during the Renaissance?

• Many areas of Europe remained under the influence of the Roman Catholic Church and maintained the status quo.

• Scribes were hired to hand copy books which created a new trade.

• Resources were used for military purposes, survival, and expansion.

• People's attitudes towards the world around them were changing and they began to ask questions and look for answers.

Which of the following SLOWED the progress of the Renaissance into Northern Europe?

• Artists developed new techniques and ideas which were adapted by other artists.

• Feudalism was more entrenched in the lands beyond Italy to support an agricultural society.

• Writers and philosophers expressed ideas that showed changing worldviews.

• Scientists began to use scientific observation and apply their findings to everyday life.

________________ was strongly discouraged (illegal) during the Middle Ages, because the focus was on religion and the afterlife.

• Renaissance art

• Classical writing

• Scientific questioning

• The printing of books

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Renaissance artists?

• They created more realistic images of the human form.

• They travelled more, shared ideas, and developed better techniques.

• They were paid more for their work.

• They painted only religious themes.

The process of making observations, experimenting, and drawing conclusions is:

• Astrology

• The Scientific Method

• Mathematics

• Anatomy

Which statement about many Humanists is FALSE?

• They looked to the past for inspiration.

• They admired the Classics, and applied those ideas to their own worlds.

• They rejected religion in favour of a worldly view.

• They recreated classical styles in art, literature, and architecture.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which humanism affected art?

• Painting styles were changed dramatically as artists portrayed humanist ideas or religious themes in a humanist style.

• Realistic proportions and facial expressions made figures in paintings more lifelike.

• Artists became more interested in the world around them than in the afterlife.

• Renaissance art focused mostly on themes of nature and enjoyment.

How did Renaissance art change in the 15th century?

• Classical Greek and Roman myths became popular subject matter in art.

• Portraits of common people were popular as hiring artists became inexpensive.

• Religious-themed art became acceptable for the first time.

• Humanism encouraged all people to create their own art resulting in declining demand for painters, sculptors, and architects.