Italian Renaissance/ Medici Flashcards
HumanIsM
INTELLECTUAL MOVEMENT, studied classical culture of greece and rome
LeonarDo
Loved invention, DISECTED corpses to better understand the human anatomy
Humanities
Subjecs such as grammar, rhetoric, poetry and history
Michelangelo
Had many talents: Sculptor, engineer, painter, archetect, known for dome design
Petrarch
Lived in the 1300’s was an early humanist, poet and sholar
RaPhael
Painter; blended Christian and classical styles; famous works include The school of Athens and his portrayals of Madonna
Florence
An Italian city state that produced many gifted artists, scholars, scientists and archeteicts
BaldaSsare Castiglione
Wrote book The book of courtier describing skills, manners and qualities aristocratic men and women should display
Patron
Financial supporter/ generous supporter
Niccolo Machiavelli
Wrote * The prince*, describing how to rule in an age of ruthless power politics
Perspective
Allowed artists to create realistic art. Makes disant objects smaller than those close to the viewer.
Characteristics of the renaissance/ humanism
Dramatic change, spirit of adventure, exploring human experience
Facts about the renaissance in italy
Exploring human experience, dramatic changes, valuing individual achievements, begins
What is the renaissance
Rebirth of roman culture
Where was the heart of the Renaissance?
Florence, Italy.
Reasons:
Close to water for trade
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