Question

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Women in the Renaissance Chart
Complete this activity page as you read with your partner. In the first column, list evider
from the text that describes the way women were expected to behave during the Renaissa
In each of the other three columns, list evidence from the text that describes the ways in
which these women challenged those norms.
Cultural Norms
Women
Isabella d'Este
11.1
Sofonisba Anguissola
Lavinia Fontana

Answer 1

Expected behavior Isabella d'Este Sofonisba Anguissola Lavinia Fontana

Domestic duties and motherhood Challenged by becoming a powerful political figure and patron of the arts Challenged by becoming a successful professional artist Challenged by becoming a successful professional artist

Submissive to men Challenged by asserting her own political power and influence Challenged by becoming a successful artist in a field dominated by men Challenged by becoming a successful artist in a field dominated by men

Educated in domestic and practical skills Challenged by receiving a comprehensive education in humanist subjects Challenged by receiving a comprehensive education in humanist subjects Challenged by receiving a comprehensive education in humanist subjects

Strict social and moral codes Challenged by living an independent lifestyle and engaging in extra-marital affairs Challenged by living an independent lifestyle, traveling and working as an artist Challenged by living an independent lifestyle, traveling and working as an artist