13th/14th Century Italian Art Multiple Choice

During the 13th century in Italy, there was a renewed interest or revival of what?

Christianity and Ar. Ushered in a new era of art known as the Proto-Renaissance

There was diversity of style that characterized or made up the art of 13th-century Italy. What were these styles?

Byzantine Art, Proto-Renaissance Art, Sienese Style, Florentine Style

Who was one of the leading painter of the Ital-Byzantine style?

Giotto

Who was one of the first traceable artists?

Cimabue and Nicola Pisano

What characterizes the Italo-Byzantine style or maniera graca (Greek style)?

Christian focus on salvation for a glorious afterlife. Thought the body was beautiful. Naturalism (proportions and balance return). Beauty is everything. More personal and emotional. Combination of Byzantine and Naturalism. Still have Cult of the Virgin Mary.

What was the medium (kind of paint) used and what was the surface it was painted on?

Tempera paint was used on wooden panel with plaster

During the 13th-century, what led to the construction and the commissioning of large churches in Florence?

The rise of the Franciscans and Dominicans, and families giving churches money to display their civic pride, and to make up for their wrongdoings.

What style of art from the medieval period dominated 13-century Italian painting?

Byzantine

Who was one of the first artists to break away from this style?

Giotto

What did this artist challenge? In doing so, what did he pursue?

He challenged the 2-D and expressionless art. He studied human emotions so he could paint them. Pursued naturalism.

How would you define naturalism?

A style of art that aims to depict how things actually appear in real life