final exam

 1. Why was the building of the Dome of Florentine Cathedral so important to the Republic of Florence? Explain the architectural innovations that Filippo Brunelleschi  used  that  make  the  dome  possible.  Be  sure  to  include Brunelleschi’s influences, including the Classical buildings he studied. My powerpoint  on  the  Renaissance  will  be  very  helpful  to  you  in  your preparation  for  this  essay,  including  the  links  to  the  videos  that  are included in the powerpoint.

2.The  Scientific  Revolution  had  many  connections  with  the  Renaissance artistic  revolution.  How  did  scientific  discoveries  affect  artists,  and  how did artists use science to create more naturalistic paintings and sculpture? Answer  this  by  choosing  two  Renaissance  artworks  we  have  studied,  and thoroughly  discuss  two  different  scientific  discoveries  that  affected  the artistic process of each artist.

3.Briefly discuss the theological issues that drove Martin Luther, John Calvin and the Protestants to break with the Roman Catholic Church. How did the religious beliefs and practices of the new Protestant faiths differ from the traditional  Roman  Catholic  religious  beliefs  and  practices?

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