Exam1 Review Flashcards
This man had a vision of Florence being invaded
Savonarola
This man was born in Rome
Valla
This man developed a style of poetry that influenced generations to come
Valla
His brother was killed in an assassination in 1478
Lorenzo de’Medici
This man was a patron or supporter if the arts, specifically Donatello and Fra Angelico
Cosimo de’Medici
This man’s writings reflected
An unrequited love
Petrarch
This man became leader of Florence when only 20 years old
Lorenzo de’Medici
He organized a “Bonfire of the Vanities”
Botticelli
He claimed an important document the church was using, was a forgery
Valla
He was born in Ferrara
Savonarola
He painted both Biblical and Mythological themes
Botticelli
This man received a job by a demonstration with an egg
Brunelleschi
This man began making diplomatic missions when only 15 years old
Lorenzo de’Medici
Born into a peasant family
Giotto
He was burned at the stake
Savonarola
Designed and built the Duomo in Florence
Brunelleschi
Apprenticed with Fra Filippo Lippi
Botticelli
Loved to draw while caring for sheep
Giotto
La Primavera is one of his most famous works
Botticelli
This man followed the advice his father gave him to avoid controversy with rivals
Cosimo de’Medici
When he was young his family was exiled from Florence
Petrarch
Created the use of perspective in art
Brunelleschi
He is remembered as a passionate preacher
Savonarola
This man became a patron of artists including Michelangelo and Da Vinci
Lorenzo de’Medici
His birth name is very different from the name we remember him by
Botticelli
First man to be named poet laureate in 1000 years
Petrarch
Devoted to his grandchildren
Cosimo de’Medici
He died young at age 43
Lorenzo de’Medici
This artist added some of his works to the “Bonfire of the Vanities”
Botticelli
At his death, this man was called Pater Patriae, father of his country
Cosimo de’Medici
Spent many years studying the architecture of Rome
Brunelleschi
Prodigy for learning languages
Valla
This man ran away from home at age 22 to join a monastery
Savonarola
Apprenticed to Cimabue
Giotto
This man was close friends with Donatello
Brunelleschi
Artistic point of view
Perspective
Vivid
Vivid
By chance, haphazard
Random
Group or association
Guild
Make sure, guarantee
Ensure
Soldier hired to fight in a war
Mercenaries
Sudden violent overthrow of government
Coup
Official notice a person is kicked out of church
Bull of Excommunication
Fawning; seeking to win approval
Ingratiating
Take something away as a legal penalty
Confiscate
Ancient history
Antiquity
Humiliation
Indignities
Possibility
Prospect
Join together for a common purpose
Ally
Previous job holder
Predecessor
One who reads lessons in church
Lector
40 days before Easter when people give things up
Lenten
To say things in a way people can accept
Tact
Determined
Resolved
Get someone’s support or friendship back
Conciliation
Mozart was a musical
Prodigy
The criminal was banished from his country and lived in
Exile
The walls of the old church had several beautiful _____ on them
Frescos
Our band had to compete against our biggest
Rival
“Don’t _____ at my answer - it’s the truth!”
Scoff
The scientist was precise and ______ in his work
Meticulous
His argument was good because his _____ was perfect
Logic
This is a great honor and a ________ award
Prestigious
He’s been a good mayor with a solid ________ for honesty
Reputation
He did not embrace Christian beliefs, but calls himself a ______ because he believes in the good of mankind
Humanist
Abraham was the _____ of his tribe
Patriarch
I will not give up, I will ________ and finish the task
Persist
The church was very _______ with excessive decorations
Ornate
I have to look very closely and _______ the results
Analyze
He works as an _______ designing buildings
Architect
To learn the work you must _______ yourself to a master
Apprentice
The wealthy lady gave me a ________ for a painting
Commission
This math problem is too complicated and _______ for me
Complex
He is an important and ________ member of the community
Prominent
The bank wouldn’t accept the dollar bill because it was a
Forgery
