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The Renaissance, a new artistic movement

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    Level 2º ESO
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  • Renaissance art was influenced by humanism. True or false?
    True
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  • The word Renaissance was created to highlight the birth of a new era. True or false?
    True
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  • Renaissance works were based on the ideals of the Middle Ages. True or false?
    False
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  • Renaissance artists wanted to reflect the perfection, harmony and balance of humanity in their art. True or false?
    True
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  • Princes, the clergy and the bourgeoisie were against the ideals of the Renaissance, and therefore Renaissance artists. True or false?
    False
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  • Renaissance artists were inspired by the art of...
    ancient Greece and Rome.
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  • In which part of Europe did the Renaissance begin?
    Italy.
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  • How many stages of the Italian Renaissance were there?
    Two.
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  • When did the Renaissance take place?
    In the 15th and 16th centuries.
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  • Which were the features of Italian Renaissance architecture?
    Geometric, harmonious spaces with simple elements.
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  • What were the features of Italian Renaissance painting?
    Mythological and religious scenes.
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  • What were the features of Italian Renaissance sculpture?
    Proportionate, harmonious and life-like.
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  • Who designed St. Peter's Basilica?
    Several artists.
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  • An "imaginary opening" (a window, door or balcony) in the background to create a third dimension:
    Vanishing point
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  • A pictorial element used to reinforce the illusion of depth:
    Architectural framework
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  • A technique whereby the outlines and details are blurred and the colours are modified in order to simulate reality:
    Sfumato
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