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Renaissance
The Renaissance was a period in which Europe underwent a rebirth in regards to classical art, literature, and architecture. The movement originated in Italy during the 14th century before spreading throughout Europe.
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The political strength of the medici family in florence was intially based on?
The Medici were the richest most powerful merchants and bankers. Plus, they had a pope in the family which gave a lot of power and they had one of the most powerful paid armies in the area.
How Artemis relates to renaissance?
It was in the Renaissance that Diana, the Roman goddess of wilderness, hunting, and the moon and virginity, near merged with Artemis the Greek goddess, further confusing Greek myth they confused Artemis with the Titan goddesses - Eos the dawn goddess and Selene the moon. Yet they were a great and obvious inspiration to the Renaissance.
How did Calvinism make life better during the renaissance and why was it important?
Aside from the spiritual dimensions of Calvinism...... Calvin established the first free public schools in Geneva to enable the people to read the Bible themselves, and this spread to other lands an increased literacy. In addition, Calvinism encouraged hard work, thrift, and temperance on the part of all people, as well as lending money with interest. This lead to the development of the Capitalistic system, which did improve life (despite what Marx might say).
How does modern technology compare to the Renaissance approach to art?
Well you see, modern technology now a days is so advanced it makes things , such as creating art, easier than back in renaissance time. In renaissance time, art was done by hand with the weakest of materials. Art materials in the modern world are made to make life easier as to back in the day when things were much more appreciated .
Which artist was the first to paint in a style that would later develop fully in Renaissance Europe?
Giotto. (apex)
What were groundlings in renaissance theater?
Poor laborers, tradesmen and their families, who paid a whole day's wage (one penny, which would be about 5 to 6 US dollars a day now...) to stand at the front of the theater to see Shakespeare's plays instead of sitting in a covered balcony up at the back.
Which figural arrangement was most popular during the Renaissance?
Triangular composition was most popular during the Renaissance.
What are the similarities of Henry Viii and Martin Luther?
There is absolutely no comparison between King Henry VII and Martin Luther.
What book helped further art of magic during the renaissance?
The Book oF Hermetia... is this persona related by any chance lol.
How many strings are on a lute?
The lute's strings are arranged in courses, of two strings each, though the highest-pitched course usually consists of only a single string, called the chanterelle. In later Baroque lutes two upper courses are single. The courses are numbered sequentially, counting from the highest pitched, so that the chanterelle is the first course, the next pair of strings is the second course, etc. Thus an 8-course Renaissance lute will usually have 15 strings, and a 13-course Baroque lute will have 24. ,- Roxas Riku
What were the three types of northern Renaissance music?
Sacred, secular, and instrumental
I know there was the 1. classical, mainly instrumental. 2. church music, hymns influenced by Martin Luther who believed that the congregation should take an active part in the church service, scripture through worship. 3. I think were the operas
Why did northern European artists paint more altarpieces than Italian artists?
Gothic windows took up too much wall space for large paintings.
What was the outcome of the Renaissance?
The outcome of the Renaissance included:
- increased trade and technology
- art was focused on Humanism
- More scientific thinking
- the printing press led to more books which led to a greater education which then led to more people reading
- more interest in the classics
- advances in science, math, the Arts, and literature
- exploration came about
Why were more Europeans literate during the Renaissance?
More Europeans were literate because of several things:
- Improving economies
- A growing interest in religious works
- An interest in record keeping
How did the Northern Renaissance differ from the Italian Renaissance?
It was the same thing.
Answer! No it was not the same thing. Try these websites for help:
http://arthistory.about.com/cs/arthistory10one/a/north_ren.htm
and
http://academicdecathlon.wikispaces.com/file/view/Italian+and+Northern+Renaissance.pdf
Match each of these Northern Renaissance artists with the form he was best known for.?
Bosch - Unconventional style that ignored perspective
Hugo van der Goes - Religious symbolism in the Portinari Altarpiece
Albrecht Dürer - Highly detailed woodcuts
(Apex)
Which of the following actions is an example of the Renaissance idea of secularism?
A politician argues that religious images should not be displayed in any government building
Where can you get discount lift tickets?
Try CheapLiftTickets.com or SnowBomb.com. They allow you to buy tickets online and print them at home. Usually you save about $10-20 per ticket.
In what city did the bonfire of vanities occurs?
Bonfires of the Vanities refers to burning objects that are deemed to be sinful. Bonfires of the Vanities took place in Florence, Italy, on February 7, 1497. Supporters of Dominican priest Girolamo Savonarola, collected and publicly burned thousands of objects, such as cosmetics, art, and books. Things that might tempt one to sin, such as mirrors, fine dresses, and playing cards were often burned.
