Renaissance Architecture

What architectural style did Renaissance architecture move away from?

• Baroque

• Gothic

• Romanesque

• Neoclassical

Which architect is known for designing the dome of the Florence Cathedral?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Filippo Brunelleschi

• Donatello

What is a key characteristic of Renaissance architecture?

• Verticality

• Asymmetry

• Intricacy

• Symmetry

How many panels are there on Ghiberti's 'Gates of Paradise'?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

What was the primary material used in the creation of the 'Gates of Paradise'?

• Marble

• Wood

• Bronze

• Stone

Explain how Ghiberti's use of linear perspective in the 'Gates of Paradise' was innovative for its time.

• It allowed for more intricate designs.

• It created a sense of depth and three-dimensionality.

• It used brighter colors to enhance the panels.

• It made the panels lighter and easier to handle.

Describe the cultural significance of Renaissance architecture in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries.

• It marked a decline in artistic expression.

• It was a continuation of medieval traditions.

• It represented a cultural rebirth and a return to classical ideals.

• It was primarily focused on religious themes.

Identify one way in which Renaissance architecture differed from Gothic architecture.

• Use of flying buttresses

• Emphasis on vertical lines

• Focus on symmetry and proportion

• Use of stained glass windows

What scenes are depicted on the panels of the 'Gates of Paradise'?

• Scenes from the New Testament

• Scenes from Greek mythology

• Scenes from the Old Testament

• Scenes from Roman history

Discuss the impact of Filippo Brunelleschi's architectural designs on the Renaissance movement.

• They were largely ignored during his lifetime.

• They introduced new construction techniques that were not widely adopted.

• They reintroduced classical forms and emphasized harmony and balance.

• They focused on decorative elements rather than structural innovation.