CKLA Renaissance

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.

In the sentence, "The dome of the cathedral was a feat of engineering that inspired architects for centuries," what does "dome" mean?

• A type of column used in buildings

• A rounded roof or ceiling

• A piece of religious artwork

• A large open plaza

What does "apprentice" mean in the sentence: "To become a master, the young artist first worked as an apprentice under a skilled painter"?

• A teacher guiding students

• A beginner learning a trade from a skilled professional

• A member of a guild

• An artist showcasing their work

Which quotation best explains why Leonardo da Vinci is considered a true Renaissance man?

• “He made great advances in the study of anatomy.”

• “Painter, inventor, scientist, musician, and more, Leonardo embodies the belief that anything is possible.”

• “Leonardo kept the Mona Lisa in his possession until his death.”

• “His attempts were far from total failures. In the course of his studies, he developed some of the basic ideas for parachutes and helicopters.”

What is the main idea of Chapter 3?

• Leonardo da Vinci's inventions and art reflect the Renaissance spirit of innovation and creativity.

• The Renaissance focused solely on painting and sculpture.

• Artists during the Renaissance avoided studying science.

• The Renaissance was a period of political conflict in Europe.

Which quotation from the text best supports the idea that Leonardo da Vinci embodied the Renaissance spirit?

• “Leonardo da Vinci constantly wrote in notebooks that he carried everywhere he went.”

• “He was passionately interested in a number of subjects, and highly skilled at most anything he tried.”

• “Leonardo explored almost every field of science, including optics, geology, botany, physics, and engineering.”

• “Leonardo wrote from right to left, so all the letters are reversed!”

What does the section about Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” painting suggest about his work?

• He used perspective to direct attention to important figures in his art.

• He avoided using symbolism in religious art.

• His paintings focused only on landscapes.

• He preferred painting smaller portraits to large murals.