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They were important because there were NO cameras back then. Could you imagine not having one single picture of you in your entire house?! :\ Unfortunately, mostly only wealthy people could afford portraits made for themselves.
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What is the form of the 'Mona Lisa'?
The Mona Lisa is an example of a "portrait".
Which figural arrangement was most popular during the Renaissance?
Triangular composition was most popular during the Renaissance.
How did Mannerist painters depart from High Renaissance painting conventions?
Mannerist painters departed from High Renaissance painting conventions by breaking the principles of design and color that had been put in place during the High Renaissance. Mannerist paintings often feature elongations of the human figure.
What changes in learning and the arts occured during the Northern Renaissance?
The Northern Renaissance in learning was marked by humanists such as Desiderius Erasmus. The art was influenced both by the Italian Renaissance and the printing press. Artists, such as Albrecht Durer, experienced great success from prints of biblical and allegorical subjects. Portraiture also became increasingly popular during the Northern Renaissance.
Was the Libyan by Michelangelo during the Renaissance?
If you mean the Libyan Sibyl, it is part of his painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. All his works were made during the Renaissance. Except possibly his last work, the unfinished Pietà.
What is the form of the 'Mona Lisa'?
The Mona Lisa is an example of a "portrait".
What contributions did Hans Holbein make during the Renaissance?
Hans Holbein contributed to the Renaissance by painting beautiful portraits. He is best known for his many portraits of King Henry VIII.
What instrument was popular during the renaissance?
The harpsichord was a popular instrument during the Renaissance.
What technique involves painting on a freshly plastered wall and was popular during the Greek Roman Medieval and Renaissance periods?
fresco
What instrument was popular during the renaissance time?
The lute was a popular instrument during the Renaissance.
What does the painting Angels by Raphael have to do with the Renaissance?
Simply that Raphael lived during the Renaissance.
What were people interested in during the renaissance?
painting and sculpting
Which figural arrangement was most popular during the Renaissance?
Triangular composition was most popular during the Renaissance.
What was NOT a popular form during the Renaissance period?
Plain song was not a popular form during the Renaissance period.
Which was NOT a popular form during the Renaissance period?
Gregorian chants were not a popular form during the Renaissance period.
What new painting technique was developed during the Renaissance?
Oskar
What type of music was popular during Harlem Renaissance?
Jazz was the most popular type of music during the Harlem Renaissance.
