What was true of Humanism?

emphasized the study of Greek and Roman classical literature

Renaissance men's view of educated women was that they should

allowed to ass social touch to the house, but obey to men

Which of the following is a significant difference between medieval and Renaissance sculpture?

art showed the visible world rather than conventional symbol

What was the major theme of Humanist writers?

glorifying the individual and worldly subjects

The greatest influence in spreading the ideas of Renaissance from Italy to others was

invention of movable metal type and printing press

Renaissance humanism was a contradiciton of the Middle Ages in that it

emphasized the goodness of present and power of man

Renaissance art departed from previous medieval styles by

portraying the individual as an important subject

The primary shift in thinking brought by the Italian Renaissance was

appreciation for the abilities and powers of man

Which is NOT true of the Northen Renaissance?

Preceded the Italian Renaissance

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1
The Father of Humanism was
Picco della Mirandola
David Louis
Leonardo da Vinci
Francesco Petrach
2
What was true of Humanism?
promoted a medieval lifestyle
sought to understand human nature
emphasized the study of Greek and Roman classical literature
discouraged a study of pagan writers
3
After the Renaissance, the humanist curriculum began to include which of the following subjects
Abstract languages and mechanics
Theology and Medicine
sculpture and canonical commentary
Rhetoric and Literature
4
Renaissance men's view of educated women was that they should
not be encouraged any manner
had a voice in affairof city
allowed to ass social touch to the house, but obey to men
equal in all activities
5
First literary, artistic expressions, & culture, were centered in what N Italian city state?
Venice
Milan
Florence
Naples
6
Which of the following is a significant difference between medieval and Renaissance sculpture?
The shift from Old Testament to New Testament themes
sculpture was no longer commisioned by the popes
art showed the visible world rather than conventional symbol
the use of stone rather than wood
7
What did the study of the humaities during the Renaissance help change within European society?
The view that specialization was imporant
a narrower view of the definition of education
A new vision of education
The belief that only literature need to be studied
8
What was the major theme of Humanist writers?
importance of feudalism
religion in one's life
glorifying the individual and worldly subjects
poetry and astronomy
9
Michelangelo's David displays which thematic innovation of Renaissance artists?
use of wood material
portrayal of enigmatic expressions
accurate human anatomy
use of classical costumes
10
In the Middle Ages, who was the leading patron of the arts?
Bankers and Merchants
Aristocracy
Monarchs
the Church
11
Which of the following stimulated the spread of humanism to Northern Europe?
creation of the Vulgate
the french invasions of italy
artisitic patronage
collapse of humanism in italy
12
The greatest influence in spreading the ideas of Renaissance from Italy to others was
opening of new schools
humanist who travel to other parts of Europe
Medici wealth
invention of movable metal type and printing press
13
Renaissance humanism was a contradiciton of the Middle Ages in that it
denied Church doctrine, including the trinity
emphasized the goodness of present and power of man
promoted art, especially painting
ignored the authority of the Church
14
Renaissance art departed from previous medieval styles by
portraying the individual as an important subject
dealing only with biblical subjects
presenting a two-dimensional view of the world
learning Muslim techniques
15
The primary shift in thinking brought by the Italian Renaissance was
renewed interest in art
outpouring of religious fervor
interest in political unity
appreciation for the abilities and powers of man
16
The cultural center of the italian renaissance was
Florence
Milan
Rome
Wales
17
Which is NOT true of the Northen Renaissance?
Began in the last three decades of the 15th century
Focused more on religion than the on the Italian Renaissance
Stressed social reform based on Christian teachings
Preceded the Italian Renaissance
18
The Renaissance era embodied all the following characteristics EXCEPT
Intolerance of new ideas
newfound perspectives in human life
Scholarly investigation of Greek and Roman texts
New ideas about artistic genius

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