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What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?
Rebirth.
Who created the Vitruvian Man and in what year?
Leonardo da Vinci in 1490.
What does the circle symbolize in Renaissance art?
The cosmos or divinity.
What does the square symbolize in Renaissance art?
The earth or material reality.
Who is known as the 'Father of Humanism'?
Petrarch.
What artistic innovation is Giotto known for?
A focus on realism and human-centered storytelling.
What blending of themes does Dante's Inferno represent?
Classical themes with Christian theology.
What is depicted in Botticelli's Primavera?
Mythological figures including Venus, Mercury, and the Three Graces.
What role did the Medici family play in Florence during the Renaissance?
They were a powerful and wealthy dynasty that influenced art and culture through patronage.
What is significant about Michelangelo's work in the Sistine Chapel?
It integrates classical ideals with Christian themes and revolutionized ceiling painting.
What is the Golden Ratio, and its approximate value?
A mathematical proportion found in nature and art, approximately 1.618.
Who was the artist of The School of Athens and what does it represent?
Raphael; it represents classical philosophy and features key philosophical figures.
What are the key characteristics of Baroque art?
Drama, movement, emotional intensity, and use of chiaroscuro.
What does Caravaggio's work often focus on?
Realism with dramatic use of light and shadow.
What is the main theme of The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci?
Jesus announces his betrayal during his final meal with his disciples.
What does the painting Judith Beheading Holofernes symbolize?
Divine justice, faith and courage over oppression.
How did Raphael's style influence portraiture in the Renaissance?
He revolutionized it with psychological depth and physical beauty.
In what significant way did Dante contribute to the literature of the Renaissance?
He wrote in Italian, elevating it as a literary language.
What does the compositional technique of perspective create in art?
A sense of depth and three-dimensionality.
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