Study Guide for Exam 1, Late Medieval/ Early Renaissance

Be able to briefly describe the social/economic conditions in Western Europe prior to the late medieval and renaissance period.

The major factor/s that created a new patronage for the arts during the Renaissance?

The meaning of the term "Renaissance".
The significance of Florence.

The characteristics of painting prior to the renaissance.

Of the three art forms; architecture, painting, and sculpture, which one went through the greatest metamorphosis during the renaissance?

Giotto's innovations.
Discuss his Masterwork.

Generally describe the work and significance of the following artists:
The Pisano's
Cimabue
Duccio
Martini
The Lorenzetti's

 

STUDY GUIDE FOR EXAM 2: Early Renaissance (Brunelleschi to Ghilandaio)

Know the significance and contributions of the following artists. Be able to discuss their major works.

Brunelleschi
Ghiberti
Donatello
Masaccio
Fra Angelico
Fra Filippo Lippi
Alberti
Piero Della Francesca

Pollaiuolo
Botticelli
Filippino Lipi
Verrochio