Chapter 1
The Florentine spark that ignited a revolution
Chapter 2
The fierce rivalry of the ultimate polymaths
Chapter 3
Princes, popes, and the business of art
Chapter 4
The chemistry and math behind the masterpieces
YOUR GOAL
Master of The Italian recipe for a cultural rebirth
Ch 3 · Princes, popes, and the business of art
andy Masters like Titian and Giovanni Bellini imported rare pigments like lapis lazuli through maritime trade to create shimmering
Fun Fact
Venetian canvas: Venice popularized painting on canvas because the damp sea air ruined traditional plaster frescoes and warped wooden panels.
Glossary
patronage (noun)
The financial support or encouragement given by an individual or organization to an artist, cause, or institution. Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome in 1508.
The financial support or encouragement given by an individual or organization to an artist, cause, or institution. Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome in 1508.
Quiz
Which Venetian artist was famous for his rich colors and portraits of powerful rulers like Emperor Charles V?
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What precious semi-precious stone did Venetian painters import to create their brilliant blue ultramarine pigment?
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Around what year did Leonardo da Vinci design his mechanical suit of armor, known as Leonardo's robot?
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In which Italian city-state did Isabella d'Este rule and establish her influential cultural court?
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What material did Venetian painters popularize as a painting surface because the damp sea air ruined plaster frescoes?
Quiz
Which Pope commissioned Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome in 1508?
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How many square feet of plaster did Michelangelo paint for the Sistine Chapel ceiling between 1508 and 1512?