Unit 2: L11

A) She became more important and could help make big decisions.

B) She stayed the same and didn’t change much after the marriage.

C) She had less power and couldn’t do much anymore.

D) She lost all her power and only did household chores.

Both Sofonisba and her sister Elena lived and trained with prominent local artists.

The painting captures a glimpse of noble family life during this time.

As a young artist, Sofonisba trained three of her younger sisters to be painters.

Most female artists of the time were the daughters of painters.

Her father, Amilcare Anguissola, read and lived by the famous words of Castiglione’s The Courtier, including the importance of educating young women.

A) Renaissance fashion was very simple and used only a few colors.

B) Renaissance fashion often included elaborate clothing, with rich fabrics and detailed accessories.

C) Renaissance fashion was similar to modern-day casual wear with jeans and T-shirts.

D) Renaissance fashion focused mostly on comfortable, everyday garments suitable for work.