The Renaissance

What were the humanist ideals primarily applied to in some cities of northern Italy during the 15th century?

• Literature

• Art

• Politics

• Science

Why was the artistic style of the Renaissance named as such?

• It represented a renewed political thinking focus on religious themes

• It symbolized a return to medieval artistic traditions

• It celebrated the rebirth of ancient Greek and Roman artistic forms

• 1. It emphasized abstract expressionism

How was Gothic art generally perceived during the Renaissance?

• As celebratory and joyful

• As dark and ominous

• As simplistic and crude

• As harmonious and serene

What aspect of ancient civilizations did Renaissance artists begin to admire?

• Their military prowess

• Their architectural splendor

• Their agricultural techniques

• Their philosophical ideas

Which of the following is NOT a main characteristic of Renaissance art?

• Rediscovery of Greco-Roman artistic forms

• Focus on religious themes exclusively

• Celebration of beauty

• Technical perfection

What types of themes were combined in Renaissance art?

• Only religious and mythological themes

• Only religious and secular themes

• Only secular and mythological themes

• Mythological, religious, and secular themes

What is emphasized as the center of artistic representation in Renaissance art?

• Animals

• Nature

• Buildings

• The human figure

Which artistic technique, introduced during the Renaissance, improved the realism of artworks?

• Abstract expressionism

• Perspective

• Surrealism

• Cubism

What is one way in which Renaissance art differed from medieval art in its treatment of religious themes?

• Renaissance art portrayed religious figures as more distant and unapproachable

• Renaissance art depicted religious scenes with less emotion and drama

• Renaissance art represented religious themes with greater naturalism and realism

• Renaissance art avoided religious themes altogether

What was one of the main architectural elements reintroduced during the Renaissance?

• Flying buttresses

• Stained glass windows

• Capitals and semicircular arches

• Pointed arches and ribbed vaults