(Year 9) Unit 1: Humanism and the Renaissance

Question 1

Humanist artists and thinkers were supported by:

Accepted Answer

patrons

Question 2

In architecture during the Renaissance, there was a growth of what type of buildings?

Accepted Answer

civil buildings eg. hospitals and palaces

Question 3

True or False: El Greco´s paintings are characterised by the warm colours used.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

What does the word ¨helio¨ mean?

Accepted Answer

sun

Question 5

In the 16th century Flanders, the most famous painter was _____________

Accepted Answer

Hieronymus Bosch

Question 6

Who funded the art in France during the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

the monarch

Question 7

Who was the most important painter in Cinquecento? And what did he paint?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo; The Creation of Adam

Question 8

Where was El Greco from?

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 9

Why was the invention of the printing press so important in the Early Modern Period?

Accepted Answer

it improved literacy, books could be produced more easily, intellectual life was no longer restricted to monasteries, ideas spread more quickly

Question 10

Who was/were the most important architect(s) in Quattrocento?

Accepted Answer

Brunelleschi, Alberti

Question 11

In the 17th century, Galileo proved the heliocentrism theory using:

Accepted Answer

the telescope

Question 12

Who was the greatest sculptor in Cinquecento?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 13

Some of the most important advances in the medicine field during the Early Modern Period were:

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the development of pharmacology, the invention of microscope, the advances in clinical trials

Question 14

The main characteristics of the Herrerian Style are:

Accepted Answer

use of classical architectural elements, geometrical shapes

Question 15

Who funded the art in Flanders during the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

bourgeioisie

Question 16

What architectural elements of Ancient Roman roofs did they revive in The Renaissance in Italy?

Accepted Answer

barrel vaults, domes and circular arches

Question 17

The Flemish Primitives´ style in the 15th century was characterised by realistic figures.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

In addition to religious themes in the painting, other themes included:

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history, allegory, mythology, portraits

Question 19

What is the literal meaning of the word ¨Renaissance¨?

Accepted Answer

rebirth, revival

Question 20

What is one of the most famous paintings of El Greco?

Accepted Answer

El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz

Question 21

The main characteristics of the Plateresque style are:

Accepted Answer

ornamented facade, decorative motifs are shields and plant

Question 22

Who was the most important sculptor in Quattrocento?

Accepted Answer

Donatello, Ghiberti

Question 23

Who was the most important painter in Quattrocento? And what did he paint?

Accepted Answer

Botticelli; The Birth of Venus

Question 24

What are the main characteristics of Humanism?

Accepted Answer

Humans are capable of reasoning and intelligence, Education also contributes to a person´s prestige, Man is at the centre of historical events

Question 25

Where can you find a lot of the great works of El Greco in Spain?

Accepted Answer

Madrid, Toledo

Question 26

True or False: The pursuit of ideal beauty in sculptures was characterised by inexpressiveness.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

There were two major artistic periods of The Renaissance in Italy. They were:

Accepted Answer

Quattrocento & Cinquecento

Question 28

Who was/were the most important architect(s) in Cinquecento?

Accepted Answer

Bramante

Question 29

The main characteristics of Renaissance painting in Italy were:

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proportion as an essential source of beauty, illusion of depth, use of light, balanced and harmonious compositions

Question 30

Elongated figures, strong contrast of light, bold colours and loose brushstrokes.

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These are the main characteristics of El Greco´s painting

Question 31

Leonardo da Vinci painted:

Accepted Answer

The Mona Lisa (c. 1503)

Question 32

Who invented the printing press?

Accepted Answer

Gutenburg

Question 33

True or False: They used a variety of materials such as wood, marble and bronze in sculptures.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 34

The main characteristics of the Classical or Purist style are:

Accepted Answer

classical decorative motifs - pediments and pilasters

(Year 9) Unit 1: Humanism and the Renaissance

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(Year 9) Unit 1: Humanism and the Renaissance

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