Renaissance Humanism Quiz

Which of the following statements reflects the idea of humanism as expressed by Pico della Mirandola?

• The nature of all other creatures is defined within laws which We have laid down.

• I do not believe that the same God who has given us senses, reason, and intellect has intended us to not use them.

• The sculpture shows a local military hero from the city of Padua.

• The subject of the painting (Tribute Money) is religious and comes from the life of Peter.

Who is the author of the statement: "I do not believe that the same God who has given us senses, reason, and intellect has intended us to not use them"?

• Pico della Mirandola

• Galileo Galilei

• Masaccio

• Donatello

What is the subject of Masaccio's painting "Tribute Money"?

• A local military hero from Padua

• The life of Peter and the morality of paying taxes

• The characteristics of human nature

• The use of senses, reason, and intellect

What is significant about Donatello's sculpture mentioned in the document?

• It is a religious painting from the life of Peter.

• It is the first life-sized equestrian sculpture since the Classical period.

• It traces the characteristics of human nature.

• It discusses the use of senses, reason, and intellect.

Which of the following is an example of Renaissance humanism in art?

• The painting "Tribute Money" by Masaccio

• The statement by Pico della Mirandola

• The statement by Galileo Galilei

• The characteristics of human nature