AP study prompts

Compare and contrast the characteristics of Italian Humanism with those of Medieval Scholasticism.

Italian Humanism emphasized individualism, classical learning, and a focus on secular subjects, while Medieval Scholasticism prioritized religious doctrines, logical reasoning, and the integration of faith with philosophy.

Analyze the reasons that Italian city-states of the late 14th and 15th centuries were an environment that fostered the development and growth of Renaissance culture.

Factors include economic prosperity, political stability, and the patronage of arts and scholarship.

Describe the political, economic and social factors that caused the Renaissance to begin on the Italian Peninsula during the 14th century.

Various factors including the decline of feudalism, the rise of trade and merchant classes, and the influence of classical antiquity.

Analyze the effect of Renaissance culture on the development of Italian art from 1350 to 1550.

Renaissance culture significantly influenced Italian art by promoting realism, perspective, and human emotion, leading to masterpieces by artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.

Compare and contrast the Italian Renaissance with the Northern Renaissance.

The Italian Renaissance focused on humanism and classical antiquity, while the Northern Renaissance emphasized religious reform and daily life.

Analyze the ways women affected and were affected by the Italian Renaissance.

Women played diverse roles during the Italian Renaissance, influencing cultural practices and artistic themes, while also facing societal limitations. Their contributions included patronage of the arts and participation in intellectual circles, despite the constraints of a male-dominated society.

Describe and analyze the significance of the artist and the prestige of art during the Renaissance.

The artist gained prominence as a creative individual, experiencing increased social status and recognition, leading to a flourishing art scene that celebrated innovation and personal expression.