CKLA Renaissance Ch. 2 "The Early Renaissance"

What is the main idea of Chapter 2?

• Renaissance artists developed new techniques like perspective and studied classical ruins.

• The Catholic Church stopped supporting art during the Early Renaissance.

• The Early Renaissance rejected ideas from the Greeks and Romans.

• Florence became the least important city for Renaissance art.

How does the author describe Brunelleschi’s achievements?

• He learned art by painting murals in churches.

• He invented the printing press to spread Renaissance ideas.

• He studied ancient architecture to solve modern challenges.

• He focused only on religious themes in his art.

Which quotation best explains how Donatello’s sculptures reflected Renaissance ideals?

• “Donatello carved a scene from the legend in which St. George battles a dragon.”

• “His strong, muscular form shows through his armor.”

• “Donatello drew from these experiences when he created his well-known sculpture, St. George.”

• “Renaissance sculptors like Donatello captured human emotion in facial expressions.”

Why was the competition for the Florence Baptistery important to the Renaissance?

•  It showed that only religious art was supported by patrons.
  

•  It inspired artists to challenge and learn from each other.
  

•  It introduced Greek sculptures into Florence.
  

• It ended rivalries between architects in the city.

  
  

What was the purpose of Brunelleschi’s dome project in Florence?

• To honor a famous Renaissance painter.

• To create a modern structure based on classical styles.

• To win approval from the Church for his ideas.

• To support the Silk Merchants’ Guild.

What technique did Renaissance artists use to create depth in their paintings?

• Fresco painting

• Sculpting mythological figures

• Perspective

• Shading and symmetry

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of Brunelleschi’s work?

• He was inspired by the dome of the Pantheon in Rome.

• He designed a flying machine for artists.

• He created blueprints for churches in Venice.

• He worked alone and avoided sharing ideas with others.

How does the author describe Donatello’s influence on Renaissance sculpture?

• He sculpted in a style completely unrelated to Greek and Roman traditions.

• He used human emotion and movement to create lifelike sculptures.

• He was the only artist who refused to work for patrons.

• He invented a new type of material for his sculptures.

How does the competition between Brunelleschi and Ghiberti show the Renaissance spirit?

• It reveals the focus on improving architecture and art through creativity and rivalry.

• It demonstrates how the Church rejected modern ideas in art.

• It shows that Brunelleschi preferred painting over architecture.

• It proves that Renaissance artists only cared about winning money.

Which statement best summarizes the contributions of early Renaissance artists?

• They focused only on religious themes in their art.

• They made significant discoveries in astronomy and science.

• They revived classical ideas and used new techniques like perspective to create lifelike art.

• They abandoned all traditions from ancient Greece and Rome.