rebirth of classical Greek and Roman culture

Linear perspective can best be described as:

a graphic system uses lines to create the illusion of depth

the belief that man is in control of his own life

a combining of several individual, but harmonizing melodies

In which of the following paintings is a vanishing point most likely to be found?

A cityscape showing streets and buildings

Which of the following is NOT an example of contrapposto?

the painting called "The Holy Trinity"

Contrapposto can be best defined as:

Drawing a body so that the weight is shifted to one side

drawing figures so they appear to recede to protrude

All of the following are true about Elizabethan Theater EXCEPT:

women were not allowed in the theater

Aerial perspective is:

the use of light, shadow, color and intensity show distance

In which painting is an example of foreshortening most likely to be found?

A scene with dead bodies lying on the battefield.

studbud

Renaissance

25 termsStudBud Administration51 plays

Review for HS Humanities

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

1
What invention was one of the most important contributions to the Renaissance?
polyphony
Gutenberg's printing press
fresco
tempra paint
2
Who painted the murals on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Sondro Botticelli
3
In which kind of perspective can a vanishing point be found?
foreshortening
personal perspective
linear perspective
aerial perspective
4
Donatello was best known as:
a Renaissance painter
a Renaissance sculptor
a Renaissance composer
a Renaissance architect
5
Define Renaissance.
historical period known for its religious wars
historical period in which Christianity gained importance
rebirth of classical Greek and Roman culture
a revival of ancient French culture
6
Who painted "The Last Supper"?
Raphael
Leonardo da Vinci
Massacio
Michelangelo
7
Who painted "Mona Lisa"?
Leonardo da Vinci
Masaccio
Michelangelo
Raphael
8
Linear perspective can best be described as:
a graphic system uses lines to create the illusion of depth
the use of light, shadow, color, and intensity to show depth
drawing figures so they appear to recede or protrude
a technique to give the illstion that sculptures are 3D
9
Humanism is:
the act of sculpting the human figure from blocks of stone
the belief that man is incapable of thinking for himself
drawing figures that appear to recede or protrude
the belief that man is in control of his own life
10
Which of the following is NOT a sculpture by Michelangelo?
La Pieta
David
St. George
11
What is the name of the theater built by the acting company of which Shakespeare was a member?
The Globe
The White Heart
The Royalle
The Swan
12
Define polyphony.
a type of secular motet
a painting style used in "The Last Supper"
a combining of several individual, but harmonizing melodies
a melody accompanying another melody note for note
13
In which city is the Renaissance said to have begun?
Venice, Italy
Rome, Italy
Milan, Italy
Florence, Italy
14
"Madrigal" can best be defined as:
a secular song sung a capella
a sacred song song without musical accompaniment
a religious song sung with musical accompaniment
a melody accompanying another melody note for note
15
In which of the following paintings is a vanishing point most likely to be found?
A cityscape showing streets and buildings
A group of people sitting around a round table
A portrait of a Roman soldier
A painting of a bird in flight
16
Which of the following is NOT an example of contrapposto?
the statue of David
the statue on the square at Russellville
the statue of St. George
the painting called "The Holy Trinity"
17
Contrapposto can be best defined as:
Drawing a body so that the weight is shifted to one side
Drawing figures so they appear 3D
Unwritten, improvised drama
Singing without music
18
Who is considered to be the MOST important artist of the Renaissance?
Leonardo da Vinci
Masaccio
Raphael
Michelangelo
19
Foreshortening is:
drawing figures so they appear to recede to protrude
when an artist paints a smaller version of a painting
drawing a body so that weight is shifted to one side
a type of aerial perspective
20
Who is considered to have been the greatest playwright of the Renaissance?
Marlow
Elizabeth I
da Vinci
Shakespeare
21
All of the following are true about Elizabethan Theater EXCEPT:
it cost a penny to see a play
only men and boys performed on stage
the plays were written in scripts
women were not allowed in the theater
22
Aerial perspective is:
Drawing a body so that weight is shifted to one side
drawing figures so they appear 3D
the use of light, shadow, color and intensity show distance
the imaginary point where horizontal lines meet
23
A motet can best be described as:
a type of Renaissance dance
song sung with musical instruments
a sacred song sung a capella
a secular song sung without musical accompaniment
24
In which painting is an example of foreshortening most likely to be found?
A scene showing a herd of deer in a field next to a forest.
A scene showing a ship at sea.
A scene showing a rocky coastline with crashing waves.
A scene with dead bodies lying on the battefield.
25
Define "a capella".
Singing without music
Signing with musical instruments
Instrumental music
Renaissance dance music

Renaissance Flashcards | StudBud