Chapter 27 Review - The Renaissance

"Art emphasizes interest in nature" characterizes art from which period?

What did individualism value?

"Figures often are idealized" characterizes art from which period?

All of the following were primary factors of the Renaissance, except?

"Important figures are shown larger than others" characterizes art from which period?

All of the following are ways in which wealthy Italian families invested money, except?

Humanists made many scholarly advances and discoveries through what methods?

Who invested money in beautifying Italian city-states?

Renaissance scientists discovered the "heliocentric" universe.  What does this mean?

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

"Backgrounds are solid colors, often blue or gold" characterizes art from which period?

"Art does not have perspective" characterizes art from which period?

Ancient Greek and Roman culture is referred to as what?

What are the two main areas of focus in the study of the humanities?

Who did Renaissance humanists highly value?

"Figures are often shown in movement or action" characterizes art from which period?

Why was Italy so successful in trade?

Who was responsible for making goods for trade?

Who were the Medici? 

What factor most led to an increase in the importance of bankers?

In what two areas did Florence specialize?

"Almost all art was created for religious purposes" characterizes art from which period?

How did Italian city-states gain wealth to invest in Renaissance art and culture?

Learning and culture spread to Europe from the East, as a result of the holy war called what?

Marco Polo was an Italian adventurer who traveled on which famous trade route?

What did humanist philosophers emphasize, more than the Catholic Church?

All of the following are ways in which the Italian city-states were independent, except?

"The effect of light is shown" characterizes art from which period?

During the Middle Ages, who shared Greek and Roman books with Europeans.

"Figures are nude or draped in togas" characterizes art from which period?

During the Middle Ages, who copied classical books by hand in Europe?

An education in the humanities would include all of the following subjects, except?