11-2 Italian Renaissance

T/F: The people of the Renaissance were less religious than the people during the Middle Ages? 

T/F: Italian art flourished because of new techniques and money to help fund their projects

This was an artistic method that shows a 3D scene on a flat surface so that it looked real.

T/F: Popularity in the humanities was due to a new interest in ancient history.

What is the area of study that focuses on subjects such as history, public speaking, and art? 

Italian scholars wanted to revive the culture of which two previous nations?

During the Renaissance, what was the way of thinking that focused on human ability and behavior

This authors paintings showed everyone-whether ancient gods, saints, or farmers-in fine detail.

During the Renaissance, the value of what was reflected most in art?

This was the first great Italian writer of the Renaissance.

In 1513 which Italian author wrote a controversial book giving advice on political leadership? 

This artist is famously known for his paintings covering the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. 

 In the 1300s which scholars fled from Turks in order to save ancient pieces literature?

This artist was known as “the true genius of the Renaissance?” 

Dante Alighieri is best known for this major work.