Artistic Achievements of the Renaissance

Question 1

Why were Renaissance artists influenced by ancient Greek and Roman temples and buildings?

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The artists worked close to the temples and buildings.

Question 2

Compared with Medieval art, Renaissance art often appeared to be

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lifelike.

Question 3

Which describes the location of the famous ceiling that Michelangelo painted?

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inside the Sistine Chapel

Question 4

A major theme present in Renaissance art, but not in Medieval art, is

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the role of humanism.

Question 5

Compared with Medieval art, the purpose of Renaissance art was to

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show the wealth of patrons.

Question 6

Which best states how the use of perspective made Renaissance art appear different than Medieval art?

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Perspective added depth to Renaissance art that Medieval art did not show.

Question 7

Compared with Medieval art, a major theme in Renaissance art was

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nature.

Question 8

Supporters of art during the Renaissance were called

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patrons.

Question 9

Study The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo.

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its use of realism.

Question 10

A common theme found in both Medieval art and Renaissance art is

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religion.

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