Artistic Achievements of the Renaissance

Question 1

A reason that Renaissance art looked different from Medieval art is that it was generally

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created for wealthy patrons.

Question 2

Study The Adoration of the Magi by Sandro Botticelli.

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perspective.

Question 3

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

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the role of humanism.

Question 4

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 5

Renaissance art often included influences from ancient Greek and Roman

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sculpture and architecture.

Question 6

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

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show the wealth of patrons.

Question 7

Which best describes the images that Michelangelo painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

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stories from the Old Testament of the Bible

Question 8

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

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religion.

Question 9

How does the use of perspective affect the appearance of individuals in Renaissance paintings?

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They appear to be three-dimensional.

Question 10

Study The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo.

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its use of realism.

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