Why was Florence the "cradle of the Renaissance"?

The Renaissance developed there.

What do these elements of Renaissance culture have in common: painting, architecture, scupture

They were all influenced by classical ideas.

ideas, as well as wealth, were brought to Europe via this

a sponsor of art, architecture and painting

painting technique that provides depth

define Sistine Chapel

This masterpiece was painted by Michelangelo

How were Florence's industries related to the city's culture?

Wealthy patrons sponsored many artists.

Which statement might Machiavelli have made?

"Rulers should be feared rather than loved."

Where did Florentines get ideas for the designs of their buildings?

from their study of Greek and Roman ruins

most ideas of the Renaissance taken from this

all people and ideas are important

first free standing male nude since classical times

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Why was Florence the "cradle of the Renaissance"?
The Renaissance developed there.
Most children in Florence had many talents.
Most artists in Florence were young.
The Renaissance required a lot of money.
2
Italian writer who composed a epic poem showing Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. Who am I?
Niccolo Machiavelli
Filippo Brunelleschi
Medici
Dante Alighieri
3
What do these elements of Renaissance culture have in common: painting, architecture, scupture
They all required lengthy periods of training.
They were all influenced by classical ideas.
They were all pursued only by the wealthy
They all required engineering breakthroughs.
4
Name the style of art.
Medieval
Renaissance
Classical
5
What powerful family controlled Florence for almost 300 years?
The Machiavelli family
The Lorenzo family
The da Vinci family
The Medici family
6
define trade
a sponsor of art, architecture, and painting
ideas, as well as wealth, were brought to Europe via this
all people are important
7
Define patron
a sponsor of art, architecture and painting
ideas and wealth wer brought by this
all people and ideas are important
8
define perspective
first freestanding male nude statue since classical time
most Renaissance ideas and knowledge taken from this
painting technique that provides depth
9
define Sistine Chapel
Most of the ideas and knowledge of the Renaissance
First free standing nude male since classical times
This masterpiece was painted by Michelangelo
10
Renaissance sculptures reflected humanism by
showing lifelike people.
inspiring heated debates.
portraying religious figures.
being two-dimensional.
11
How were Florence's industries related to the city's culture?
Brilliant scholors got rich writing books.
Great artists became bankers and traders.
Wealthy patrons sponsored many artists.
Industry owners studied art and music in Florence.
12
What is one thing that made Florence special?
its mountains
its government
its size
its location
13
Which statement might Machiavelli have made?
"Rulers should always be truthful with the people."
"Rulers should be feared rather than loved."
"Governments should be abolished."
"Governments should be run by the people."
14
Italian writer: most famous work describes my ideas about politics and strong government
Niccolo Machiavelli
Michelangelo
Filippo Bruelleschi
Medici
15
Name the style of art.
Renaissance
Classical
Medieval
16
Where did Florentines get ideas for the designs of their buildings?
from their travels to the Arabian Peninsula
from their participation in church activities
from their study of math and enigineering
from their study of Greek and Roman ruins
17
define classics
all people and ideas are important
masterpiece by Michelangelo
most ideas of the Renaissance taken from this
18
Talented scultptor found favor with ruling family and Pope Julius, famous realistic scupture
Michelangelo
Niccolo Machiavelli
Filippo Bruelleschi
Medici
19
Name the style of art.
Renaissance
Medieval
Classical
20
define humanism
first freestanding male nude since classical times
a sponsor of art, architecture, and painting
all people and ideas are important
21
Credited with creating octagonal based dome on city's cathedral, most known structure in city
Michelangelo
Medici
Filippo Brunelleschi
Dante Alighieri
22
define David
first free standing male nude since classical times
sponsor of art, artitechture and painting
ideas and weath were brought to Europe via this
23
Ruled Florence for 300 years, all while supporting artists, scuptors, architects
Medici
Michelangelo
Dante Alighieri
Niccolo Machiavelli
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What is one example of classic architecture influencing Florence's buildings?
domes
walkways
courtyards
terraces
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What technique did Renaissance painters discover?
attention to unusual shapes
the use of color
the use of perspective
attention to abstract images

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