Renaissance.

1. What historical event (the fall of a civilization) took place in 395 AD to usher in the middle ages?
The Fall of Roman Empire.
2. What was society and culture generally like in the middle ages?
There were 98~99% of the citizens are poor. Only the royal are rich. So only a few people knew how to write, read, draw, etc.
3. Renaissance means _______________.
Rebirth.
4. What was being brought back during this time?
The ideals of Ancient Greece and Roman.
Define:
5. Contraposto
It means counter posed. A realistic pose.
6. Chiaroscuro
It means light and dark. "Beyond the shadow there are other shadows."
7. The painter of the Mona Lisa was ________________
Leonardo da Vinci.
8. The man who sculpted the Pieta and the Sistine Chapel was _________
Michelangelo.
9. What is different about Renaissance painting compared to painting during the Dark Ages?
The paintings of Renaissance are more realistic than the paintings during the Dark Ages.
10. What is meant by the concept of "Humanism?"
It means that the subject you are talking about is about humans not God.