Q1 Renaissance and Age of Exlporation Flashcards

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Fransesco Petrach

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He is considered the Father of the Renaissance, creator of Humanism

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The Prince (book)

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Written by Niccolo Machiavelli, emphasized that a ruler should separate politics and morals, even if considered unethical

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The Book of the Courtier (book, obviously)

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Written by Baldassare Castiglione, emphasized the importance of men being well-rounded, strong (physically and mentally), educated and having a good personality

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Balance of power

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Concept used by Italian states to regulate a single state from gaining too much power

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Printing press

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Invented in 1440’s, arguably the most important invention during the Renaissance, allowed ideas to spread widely across Europe

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Main philosophies during Renaissance

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Secularism, individualism & humanism

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Humanism

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VERY important in the Renaissance, a philosophy that emphasized the revival of Greek and Roman culture and texts

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Individualism

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Emphasized the triumph of the individual over society and self-improvement, stated that humans are capable of ANYTHING

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Secularism

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The transition to religious ideas and dependence to secular, worldly beliefs and practices

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MA art characteristics

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Very religious oriented, didn’t focus much on looking realistic as the materials used in the art; many artworks were of people

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Renaissance art characteristics

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Focusing on naturalism, less religious than MA art

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de Medici family

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Famous for transitioning to cloth-making to finance and banking, governed Italian city-states, particularly Florence

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Three motives for European exploration

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God, glory, gold

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Mercantilism

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Major concept of trade, focused on the idea that silver & gold were more valuable than actual goods; exporting > importing tradable goods

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Michelangelo

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Renaissance artist & sculpturist who focused on naturalism & idealism

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Raphael

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Renaissance artist & painter who emphasized classical themes, naturalism & idealism

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Filippo Brunelleschi

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Renaissance architect who created the Church of San Lorezno & revolutionary dome on Florence Cathedral

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Renaissance

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Rebirth