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  • Name a powerful ruler who was an important patron of the arts. There are 3 (all women)
    Queen Elizabeth of England, Catherine de' Medici of France, and Caterina Sforza of Russia
  • Who enjoyed a higher place in society during this period?
    Women
  • The ________ was an instrument of the cathedrals and the great choruses of the church.
    organ
  • The best known writer of the time was ____________, who is considered to be the greatest dramatist of all time.
    William Shakespeare
  • What did the Renaissance see a revival in?
    Interest in the every day world, reasserted confidence in men and women, and reinforced a feeling of individualism
  • Which classes broadened their position in society and became great patrons of the arts?
    merchants and artisans
  • The Renaissance was truly a rebirth for humanity in the tradition of ____________________________
    The ancient Greeks
  • Many great ________ were completed and others started, each reaching higher toward the heavens.
    Cathedrals
  • ________ light and ________ colors were used as expressive forces in paintings.
    Intense, iridescent
  • An important invention of this period was the development of movable type. Why was this important during the time period?
    It made books more readily available to the masses
  • Theater became highly visible when who came to power in England?
    Queen Elizabeth
  • How is French drama different in the Renaissance Period?
    The Renaissance came late to France, drama was developed as entertainment for nobility only
  • Christopher Marlow was known for his ____________
    DR. FAUSTUS
  • Name one historical event of the Renaissance Period. There are 6.
    Rebirth of Classical Greek and Roman culture, printing press, individualism, explorations by sea, humanism, reformations
  • Scholars believed in the ________ and ________ of life in this world, as opposed to the beliefs of scholars in the Middle Ages.
    joys and beauty
  • What event laid the basis for the Reformation?
    Many abuses, such as the clergy amassing land and money
  • Music helped fulfill their needs in the Renaissance for three reasons. Name one.
    communication, entertainment, express themselves aesthetically
  • What did humanistic scholars search monasteries and libraries for?
    works that were neglected during the Middle Ages
  • Melodies were ________ and often written in four-part harmony.
    singable
  • ____________ brought a company of skilled dancers from Italy to ________ and eventually France came into the forefront of ballet.
    Catherine de' Medici, France
  • What was a social accomplishment expected of most young ladies?
    playing a stringed instrument, the harpsichord or harp, and the ability to sing
  • Though the Pope and the nobility controlled the subject of art, artists were free to explore the scientific aspects of art. Name one of these.
    proportion, anatomy, perspective, and a three-dimensional representation based on scientific study of man and nature
  • The position of who came under attack during the Renaissance?
    The Roman Catholic Church
  • The Renaissance embraced new movements, such as the advancement of ________ and ________ knowledge and an outburst of productivity in all the arts.
    humanistic and scientific
  • The Renaissance saw momentous developments in what? There are 4.
    knowledge, religion, exploration, and the arts
  • What became the official language identifying all ballet movements?
    French
  • ____________ led the first voyage around the world.
    Ferdinand Magellan
  • There were three disciplines of dance. Name one and describe it.
    folk dance--spontaneous, lively, traditional to area court dance--choreographed by dancing masters, elaborate ballet--refined, more technique, professional
  • Name a county who did not support the Reformation and remained loyal to Rome. There are 4.
    Italy, Spain, France, and Austria
  • The ________ was the most important type of religious music during the Renaissance.
    motet
  • ____________ is a professional improvised comedy performed in the streets for the people
    COMMEDIA DELL' ARTE
  • Who led the Reformation?
    Martin Luther
  • Name one group of people who flourished in the Renaissance Period. There are 5.
    poets, writers, dramatists, visual artists, and musicians
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