history and culture final italian- florence, siena, assisi, perugia

San Marino

is the Europe's oldest states

Territory of Vatican City State

established during 1929 by the Lateran Accords

20 September 1870

The Capture of Rome

Capture of Rome (1870)

was the final event of the long process of Italian unification

17 march 1861

Declaration of Italy's Unification

FLORENCE

Birthplace of the Renaissance

Renaissance is a time

when artists, architects, and scholars looked back to the art, culture, and ideals of ancient Greece and Rome (known as Classical Antiquity) as the foundation for their own creations.

The most important Italian city

Florence

florence was a poor city

false

Florence was home to the medici family, the wealthiest and most powerful bankers in europe

true

MOST IMPORTANT SCULPTORS IN FLORENCE IN THE GOTHIC ERA AND EARLY RENAISSANCE

-Lorenzo Ghiberti
-Donatello

MOST IMPORTANT ARCHITECTS IN FLORENCE IN THE GOTHIC ERA AND EARLY RENAISSANCE

-Giotto (Gothic)
-Arnolfo di Cambio (Gothic)
-Brunelleschi
-Leon Battista Alberti

MOST IMPORTANT PAINTERS IN FLORENCE IN THE GOTHIC ERA AND EARLY RENAISSANCE

-Giotto (Gothic)
-Masaccio
-Piero della Francesca
-Botticelli

MOST IMPORTANT ARTISTS IN FLORENCE IN THE HIGH RENAISSANCE

-Michelangelo
-Raffaello
-Leonardo

Opera del Duomo Museum

is called the Sala del Paradisowith reference to the space between a baptistery and the related church which in the past Christians referred to as a "Paradiso" or Paradise

Brunelleschi's body

lies in the crypt of the Cathedral of Florence.

Which architect designed the famous dome of the Florence Cathedral in the early 15th century (Duomo)?

Filippo Brunelleschi

The present façade

is from the XIX century in neogothic style.

Florence Cathedral also known as

Santa Maria del Fiore begun 1296

Masaccio

was born Tommaso di Ser Giovanni di Simone

Piero della Francesca

Artist who pioneered perspective in painting

Who painted "The Birth of Venus" and was a leading figure in early Renaissance art?

Sandro Botticelli

Raphael (1483-1520)

Italian Renaissance painter; he painted frescos, his most famous being The School of Athens.

Caravaggio

Artist who painted the image of a doubting Thomas touching Christ's wounds

What is the name of the famous art museum in Florence that houses works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo?

The Uffizi Gallery

Academia Gallery is

a Famous art museum located in Florence, Italy. That Holds the statue of David and other important artwork

basilica of santa croce contains

Michelangelo's, Alberti's, Machiavelli's, Rossini's, and Galileo's, Niccolò mata's tomb's located

Who were the Medici family, and how did they influence Florence?

they were a wealthy banking family that became the de facto rulers of Florence and were major patrons of the arts.

When was Florence established, and what was its original name?

was established in 59 BC as fiorentina

What is the name of the iconic cathedral in Florence, known for its massive dome designed by Brunelleschi?

Santa Maria del Fiore

What is the name of the famous bridge in Florence, known for its shops and history?

Ponte Vecchio

Which famous scientist from Florence supported the heliocentric theory and made groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy and physics?

Galileo Galilei

Who founded the political power of the Medici family in Florence and supported the arts?

Cosimo de' Medici

Who was the influential ruler and patron of the arts in Florence during the Renaissance, known as "_______ the magnificent"

Lorenzo de' Medici

Which political philosopher wrote "The Prince," a guide to political power?

Niccolò Machiavelli

Who sculpted the statue of David and painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

Michelangelo Buonarroti

Which painter helped transition art from the medieval style to the Renaissance?

Giotto di Bondone

Who is known as the father of the Italian language and wrote "The Divine Comedy"?

Dante Alighieri

Two great pre-Roman Italic civilizations

Etruscans and Greeks

Jorge Mario Bergoglio

Better known as Pope Francis, changed his name in honor of st.Francis of assisi

St. Francis of Assisi

Founder of the Franciscans and co-founder of the Poor Clares.

St. Francis of Assisi patron saint

of animals and ecology

Patron saints of italy

st.francis and st. catherine

the basilica of assisi architecture

1228-1253

st.francis's tomb is in the lower church

true

St. Clare

Founder of poor clares order for women in 1212

st. clare's body

is buried in assisi

What was Assisi known as during the Roman period?

was known as Asisium

When did Assisi become an important center for early Christianity?

around the 4th century AD.

When and where was St. Francis of Assisi born?

in 1182.

What was St. Francis known for?

he was known for his life of poverty, simplicity, and devotion to God, founding the Franciscan Order.

What is significant about the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi?

it was built in the 1200s, is a major pilgrimage site and is famous for its frescoes by Giotto.

When did Assisi come under papal control?

in the 14th century.

What city, once a powerful independent state, became a significant religious center due to its connection to various popes throughout history?

Perugia

What is the name of the famous cathedral in Perugia, known for its medieval architecture and location in the city's main square?

The Cathedral of San Lorenzo

Which historical figure is connected to the Battle of Lake Trasimene, a major event in the Second Punic War, and is associated with Perugia?

Francesco Trasimeno

Which renowned Renaissance painter from Perugia is known for his work "The Delivery of the Keys" and his frescoes?

Perugino (Pietro Vannucci)

Which famous Italian artist, architect, and art historian, known for his book "Lives of the Most Excellent Painters," worked extensively in Perugia?

Giorgio Vasari

Which Italian town became a major center for the Franciscan and Poor Clare movements during the Middle Ages?

Assisi

What miraculous event happened to St. Francis, in which he received the wounds of Christ on his own body?

The Stigmata

Who was a close associate of St. Francis and helped lead the Franciscan Order after his death?

Brother Elias of Cortona

What is the name of the basilica in Assisi that houses the tomb of St. Francis and important frescoes by Giotto?

of St. Francis of Assisi

What religious order was founded by St. Francis of Assisi and focused on poverty, humility, and service to others?

The Franciscan Order

What religious order, founded by St. Clare of Assisi, follows a life of poverty and prayer?

The Poor Clares

siena is located in the region of tuscany

true

MOST IMPORTANT SCULPTORS & ARCHITECTS IN SIENA IN THE GOTHIC AGE (XIII-XIV c.)

-Nicola Pisano
-Giovanni Pisano

MOST IMPORTANT PAINTERS IN SIENA IN THE GOTHIC AGE (XIII-XIV c.)

-Duccio
-Simone Martini
-Ambrogio Lorenzetti

PICCOLOMINI LIBRARY Frescoes

by Pinturicchio

Resurrezione di Lazzaro

Fort Worth, Texas, Kimbell Art Museum

St. Catherine of Siena

Convinces the Pope to move back to Rome, Doctor of Church

all of st. catherines body is located in rome

false, the head and thumb is located at St. Domenico

What were the likely origins of Siena?

Siena's date back to Etruscan times, around the 8th century BC.

What city is known for its unique style of Gothic art, particularly in painting, with key artists like Duccio, Giovanni di Paolo, and Ambrogio Lorenzetti?

Siena

What famous altarpiece, created by Duccio di Guebelino, is considered one of the most important works of Gothic art?

The Maestà Altarpiece

What was the name of the group of magistrates that ruled Siena during the late Middle Ages?

The Nine (I Nove)

Who was a mystic and writer from Siena, known for her work with the poor, and is the patron saint of Italy and Europe?

St. Catherine of Siena

What is the name of the famous horse race held twice a year in Siena, which dates back to the 16th century?

The Palio of Siena