Unit 2: The Renaissance

Which of the following statements best supports the idea that the word Renaissance means “rebirth”?

• Forms of expression created during the Renaissance communicated what was happening during that time period.

• During the Renaissance, new ideas were born and old ideas were reborn.

• The Renaissance movement was a revolutionary movement that led to the creation of art, the likes of which the world had never seen before.

• The Renaissance movement was inspired by an interest in modern culture and learning.

The term classical works refers to:

• stained glass windows

• Leonardo’s art

• the Colosseum in Rome

• works from ancient Greece and Rome

Which of the following statements describes a patron?

• A patron swept floors, fetched supplies, and made brushes.

• A patron would charge fees to exchange foreign money for local money and to provide loans to customers.

• A patron might provide the artist with food, clothing, and a house while the artist worked.

• A patron wa

What was a significant impact of the Renaissance on art?

• Art became less important in society.

• Artists began to use more abstract forms.

• There was a renewed focus on realism and human emotion.

• Art was only created for religious purposes.

Which of the following was a famous Renaissance artist known for painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Donatello

What was the focus of humanism during the Renaissance?

• The study of science and technology

• The study of human potential and achievements

• The study of religious texts

• The study of ancient myths and legends

Which city is often considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Rome

• Venice

• Florence

• Milan

The following are famed High Renaissance artworks:

• the portrait painting of Mona Lisa, the statue of David, William Shakespeare's plays, Raphael's fresco The School of Athens

• The McDonald's arches, The White House, Andy Warhol's Soup Cans

• cave paintings, tiki masks, arrowheads

Which three artists are from the Renaissance Art Period?

• Andy Warhol, Pollock, and Edgar Degas

• Raphael, Michaelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci

• Frida Kahlo, Claude Monet, and Rembrandt

Which artist painted The Last Supper?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael

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