Bonus: Which of these claims would MOST reflect Renaissance "humanism?"

ALL people have potential to improve themselves & society.

Why did Renaissance artists study human anatomy?

To create more realistic and accurate depictions of the human body

What does the term “humanism” focus on in art?

Depicting realistic human figures and emotions

A philosophy that emphasizes human values

A major characteristic of humanism was:

an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievemnt

How did Renaissance thinkers and artists use ideas from ancient Greece and Rome to shape their beliefs?

Used ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, art, and science to inspire ideas

studbud

Humanism in Art

11 termsStudBud Administration21 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards11 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 11

Answers

1
Bonus: Which of these claims would MOST reflect Renaissance "humanism?"
Focus on what you do best; all else is a waste of time.
Religious teachings should be accepted without question.
ALL people have potential to improve themselves & society.
Only smart people should be able to vote and rule.
2
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Donatello
Raphael
Michelangelo
Leonardo Da Vinci
3
Why did Renaissance artists study human anatomy?
To make people look taller
To create abstract representations
To make their paintings more colorful
To create more realistic and accurate depictions of the human body
4
What does the term “humanism” focus on in art?
Using bright colors and patterns
Creating art for public buildings
Depicting realistic human figures and emotions
The importance of religion in art
5
What technique did Renaissance artists use to create the illusion of depth in their paintings?
Collage
Perspective
Stippling
Cross-hatching
6
In what historical period did humanism emerge?
Ancient Greece
The Middle Ages
The Renaissance
7
What is Humanism?
A political ideology
A philosophy that emphasizes human values
8
Which famous Renaissance artist painted The Birth of Venus?
Michelangelo
Botticelli
Leonardo da Vinci
Titian
9
A major characteristic of humanism was:
reject civilization & culture - blazing your own trail
an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievemnt
a belief in total supremacy of the individual
emphasis on social control and obedience
10
Who was known as the "father of humanism?"
Giovanni Boccaccio
Francesco Petrarch
Dante Alighieri
Michelangelo Buonarroti
11
How did Renaissance thinkers and artists use ideas from ancient Greece and Rome to shape their beliefs?
They rejected all religious beliefs and focused only on the future
They focused only on studying ancient languages and ignored other subjects
Used ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, art, and science to inspire ideas
They tried to imitate the medieval period, rejecting classical ideas

Humanism in Art Flashcards | StudBud