Renaissance Quiz

Who was a key figure associated with the Medici family during the Renaissance?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Lorenzo de' Medici

• Raphael

What was the main purpose of the Medici family's philanthropy (charity)?

• To promote beauty, truth, and wisdom

• To accumulate wealth

• To expand their family bank

• To start a new business venture

What did Poggio Bracciolini discover during his visit to a Benedictine Monastery in Germany?

• Ancient Greek treasures

• Lost manuscripts by Epicurus

• Roman artifacts

• Religious relics

What architectural style is associated with the Renaissance period?

• Baroque

• Gothic

• Neoclassical

• Rational, order, and harmony

How did Giovanni Bellini differentiate his painting style from previous artists in depicting baby Jesus and his mother?

• Made them look stiff and wooden

• Focused on abstract concepts

• Created realistic and emotional figures

• Used vibrant colors

What distinguished the Renaissance period?

• A surplus of artistic talent

• A focus on selling consumer goods

• A clear vision of the purpose of art

• An emphasis on minimalism

What ideology was Ficino associated with during the Renaissance?

• Utilitarianism

• Humanism

• Hedonism

• Stoicism

How did the Renaissance artists use beauty and attractiveness in their work?

• To sell products

• To promote philosophical ideas

• To glorify wealth

• To convey political messages

What distinguished the Renaissance cities' urban planning efforts from modern urbanism?

• Lack of attention to details

• Focus on practicality over aesthetics

• Emphasis on beauty and order

• Promotion of chaos and disorder

What was the driving force behind the art of the Renaissance?

• Cultural appropriation

• Ideological program

• Commercial gain

• Political propaganda