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Chapter 17: The Renaissance


Essay Questions

Chapter 17: The Renaissance

  1. Compare and contrast the painting styles of Leonardo and Michelangelo. How did each portray the figure? What about the color palette each utilized? Which one do you prefer? Why?

  2. Describe the differences between works from the Early Renaissance and the High Renaissance. In your explanation, give reasons for the changes you describe.

  3. Pick a Northern Renaissance artist and compare and contrast his works with those of an Italian Renaissance artist. What are the differences and similarities, and how did they come about?

  4. Discuss the contributions of Sofonisba Anguissola. What was different about her? About her work? Is her work as famous as Raphael's? Why or why not?

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