Humanities Chapter 13 Quiz

Italian Renaissance

Middle or Dark Ages (Medieval Period)

Humanism

A philosophy that emphasizes the value of human beings, focusing on human potential and achievements, often in the context of classical literature and culture.

Humanities

The study of human culture, including literature, philosophy, art, and history.

City-state

A sovereign state that consists of a city and its dependent territories. City-states were prominent in ancient Greece and during the Renaissance, serving as centers of trade, culture, and politics.

Terribilita

A term used in the arts to describe the quality of awe-inspiring grandeur or power, often associated with the works of Michelangelo and other Renaissance artists.

Sfumato

A painting technique used to create soft transitions between colors and tones, often employed by Leonardo da Vinci to enhance the realism of his works. Blurred

Chiaroscuro

Technique in painting that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to give the illusion of volume and depth.

Contrapposto

A sculptural technique in which a figure is shown in a relaxed position with weight shifted onto one leg, creating a sense of dynamism and movement. David and Goliath sculpture

l’uomo universale

Refers to the ideal Renaissance man, showcasing a balance of intellectual, artistic, and physical skills, exemplified by figures like Leonardo da Vinci.

Patron/Patronage

Support provided by wealthy individuals or institutions to artists and their works, enabling the creation and promotion of art.

Vanishing Point

A point in a perspective drawing where parallel lines appear to converge, creating the illusion of depth.

Linear 1-point perspective

is an artistic technique used to create the illusion of depth on a flat surface, where all parallel lines converge at a single vanishing point on the horizon.

Orthogonals

are the diagonal lines that converge at the vanishing point in linear perspective, aiding in the depiction of depth and space in artwork.

Leonardo

Michelangelo

Pope Julius II

Sofonisba Anguissola

Biblical Figure: Moses

Biblical Figure: David and Goliath

Biblical Figure: Adam

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Map 13.1