Artists of the Renaissance

Greek and Roman

Egyptian and Persian

Chinese and Indian

Mayan and Aztec

Placing humankind at the center of their world-view

Emphasizing God and religion above all

Promoting scientific discoveries

Supporting monarchies

Wealth from trade

Control by the Medici family

Location near Rome

Presence of Europe's largest bank

It led to the beautification of Florence through commissioned art and architecture.

It caused Florence to lose its cultural significance.

It resulted in the destruction of historical buildings.

It discouraged other families from supporting the arts.

A domed cathedral

A royal castle

A public library

A university

Patrons sponsored artists to display their wealth and status.

Only wealthy business people commissioned art.

Kings and popes also commissioned art.

Many works of Renaissance art had religious themes.

Many works of Medieval art had secular themes.

Emphasis on religious symbolism over realism

Focus on abstract forms and patterns

Inspiration from the human form and naturalism

Use of bright, unnatural colors

Using triangles to arrange figures

Placing figures in a straight line

Arranging figures in circles

Aligning objects along diagonal lines

Arranging objects in diagonal circles

Chiaroscuro uses sharp contrasts of light and dark, while sfumato uses gentle shading.

Chiaroscuro is only used in sculpture, while sfumato is only used in painting.

Chiaroscuro refers to geometric arrangements, while sfumato refers to perspective.

Chiaroscuro uses bright colors, while sfumato uses only black and white.

It led to the rediscovery of Classical ideas and ended the Middle Ages.

It caused the decline of cities and towns.

It resulted in the isolation of European countries.

It promoted feudalism and reduced cultural exchange.