definitions

Question 1

humanism

Answer 1

human values, achievement, classical rather than religious

Question 2

renaissance/universal man

Answer 2

ideal person of renaissance who is talented n many fields

Question 3

tronie

Answer 3

study of character or face, not portrait

Question 4

linear perspective

Answer 4

lines meet at a vanishing point

Question 5

aerial perspective

Answer 5

colour, light to show distance

Question 6

tempera

Answer 6

fast drying painting, colour with egg yolk

Question 7

chiaroscuro

Answer 7

dramatic contrast between light and dark

Question 8

momento mori

Answer 8

symbol reminding of death

Question 9

sfumato

Answer 9

techniques blending tones, colours, no harsh lines

Question 10

vanitas

Answer 10

still life showing transient nature of life

Question 11

warts and all

Answer 11

philosophy, doesn’t hide imperfections, strength in flaws

Question 12

mannerism and maniera

Answer 12

style after high renaissance, elegance, elegant figures

Question 13

fete galante

Answer 13

elegant outdoor party scenes (rococo)

Question 14

canon

Answer 14

collection of established works considered masterpieces

Question 15

foreshortening

Answer 15

lines/forms compressed to show depth

Question 16

glazing

Answer 16

thin oil layers to create light glow

Question 17

tenebrism

Answer 17

extreme darkness with spotlight lighting

Question 18

pieta

Answer 18

mary holding dead jesus

Question 19

maesta

Answer 19

mary enthroned with baby jesus