Mapeh Long Quiz

Classical Period

it effectively distances itself from the complex style of the Baroque Period and mimics the clean, uncluttered style of Ancient Greece

Music of The Classical Period

also referred to as “the age of reason” and known for its patrons

Franz Joseph Haydyn

is one of the most prominent composers of the Classical Period and has a “rags-to-riches” story, alongside being the “father of the symphony”

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

is a child genius and the most amazing musical prodigy in history

Ludwig Von Beethoven

born in Bonn, Germany to a family of musicians and studied music at an early age

Renaissance

is a word that means “rebirth”

Contrapposto

means “counterpose”

Classicism

artists used styles and techniques that were inspired by the Classical arts of Greek and Rome

Humanism

is a philosophy that believes that true human potential is achieved through knowledge

Individualism

this period gave significance to individual personality, uniqueness, and genius (ex. Mona Lisa)

Realism

renaissance artists sought to create artworks that were realistic, with lifelike expressions

Linear Perspective

allow artists to draw figures in three dimensions on a two-dimensional medium

Horizon Line

is an imaginary line that represents the eye level of the viewer

Vanishing Point

an imaginary point where all objects originate

Converging Lines

the lines that connect the objects towards the vanishing point

Donatello di Niccolo di Betto Bardi

he was a sculpture that applied perspective in his works; he sculpted his statues to be wider and longer on top to remove this optical illusion

David

is one of the earliest bronze sculptural masterpieces of the Renaissance by Donatello; brings upon a heroic vibe

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni

was a poet, painter, sculptor, and architect; he was a man of many talents as many Renaissance artists were and had a lot of masterpieces

Pieta

means “pity”; it’s a sculpture of Mother Mary cradling the body of Jesus after it was brought down the cross

Frescoes of Sistine Chapel Ceiling

was commissioned by Pope Julius II for the Sistine Chapel, with the most popular being “The Creation of Man”

Leonardo da Vinci

was a popular artist in the Italian Renaissance; he’s the embodiment of a true Renaissance man and was a true perfectionist

The Last Supper

is a popular Christian subject among artists

Mona Lisa

this painting’s curious smile has fascinated the world for centuries alongside the mysteries that surround it; it’s said to be a commissioned painting of Lisa Gherardini

Raffaello Sanzio (Raphael)

has shown potential ever since he was young and was apprenticed by da Vinci and Michelangelo

School of Athens

it’s a fresco that embodies the ideals of the Renaissance art; it was commissioned by Pope Julius II to paint the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican

Jan van Eyck

was a master of the medium oil paint, and he made both religious and secular paintings; his works include altarpieces and portraits

The Arnolfini Wedding

historians believe that this painting by Van Eyck serves as a record of a marriage contract

Sofonisba Anguissola

one of the few women artists to gain recognition during the Renaissance; as her name became recognized, the King of Spain appointed her as the official painter of The Crown

The Chess Game

it features Anguissola’s three sisters playing a game of chess and gives off a light mood

Mannerism

is a movement that comes from the High Renaissance in Italy, also known as the Late Renaissance Period

Maniera

means “style”

Substance Abuse

refers to the overuse of drugs

Stimulants

also known as uppers, produce increased mental alertness, wakefulness, and loss of appetite; and provide a feeling of well-being

Depressants

also known as downers, suppress or depress the functions of the body, particularly the central nervous system, thereby promoting relaxation and sleep

Narcotics

are drugs that relieve pain and induce sleep

Hallucinogens

also called psychedelics, affect the sensation, thinking, self-awareness, and emotion of a person

Latin Dances

the performers wear costumes that are somewhat revealing, tight-fitting, sexy yet sophisticated

Standard Dances

the performers wear formal, ankle-length gowns for females and coat-and-tie for males

Social Dances

are communal dances performed in any social gatherings in any given space

Ballroom Dances

are different from dancesport because the latter is freer in nature and primarily intended to widen one’s social horizon for recreation and fitness

Dance Mixers

are social dances which allow performers to change partners periodically while dancing to allow chance to get to know other members of the performing group