reninance Flashcards
chiaroscuro
The creation of the illusion of depth through gradations of light and shade.
The creation of the illusion of depth through gradations of light and shade.
individualism
That which separates one unique person from another, as well as the social and philosophical viewpoint that celebrates that difference.
That which separates one unique person from another, as well as the social and philosophical viewpoint that celebrates that difference.
linear perspective
The creation of the illusion of depth based on the fact that parallel lines or edges appear to converge, and objects appear smaller as the distance between them and a viewer increases.
The creation of the illusion of depth based on the fact that parallel lines or edges appear to converge, and objects appear smaller as the distance between them and a viewer increases.
classical humanism
The cultural movement of the Renaissance, based on Greek and Roman classic literature, that emphasized the dignity, worth, and rationality of humankind.
The cultural movement of the Renaissance, based on Greek and Roman classic literature, that emphasized the dignity, worth, and rationality of humankind.
Prose
Language that flows naturally as opposed to language that conforms to the beat of a rhythm such as in poetry.
Language that flows naturally as opposed to language that conforms to the beat of a rhythm such as in poetry.
Martin Luther
German theologian who initiated the Protestant Reformation; argued that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds or works.
German theologian who initiated the Protestant Reformation; argued that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds or works.
Age of Exploration
Time period between the early fifteenth to the early seventeenth centuries when Europeans sailed around the globe and transferred goods, food, plants, and people (in the form of slaves) transforming the countries they reached.
Time period between the early fifteenth to the early seventeenth centuries when Europeans sailed around the globe and transferred goods, food, plants, and people (in the form of slaves) transforming the countries they reached.
Silk Road
An overland route from Constantinople to Beijing used in the trade of silks and spices between Europe and the Far East; it was eventually blocked by the Ottoman Empire and travel by sea became more popular.
An overland route from Constantinople to Beijing used in the trade of silks and spices between Europe and the Far East; it was eventually blocked by the Ottoman Empire and travel by sea became more popular.
epistemology
The study of thinking.
The study of thinking.
The Prince
A political treatise written by Niccolò Machiavelli (1467-1527) in which he claims that the ends justify the means and that those with political power should use whatever advantage they have to keep it and control the populace.
A political treatise written by Niccolò Machiavelli (1467-1527) in which he claims that the ends justify the means and that those with political power should use whatever advantage they have to keep it and control the populace.
Renaissance Man
A term describing an individual with broad knowledge and versatile talents spanning many intellectual and artistic disciplines.
A term describing an individual with broad knowledge and versatile talents spanning many intellectual and artistic disciplines.
heresy
A challenge to or rejection of the orthodox doctrine of a religion or church.
A challenge to or rejection of the orthodox doctrine of a religion or church.
Protestant Reformation
A religious movement of the 16th century to reform the Roman Catholic Church that resulted in the creation of Protestant churches.
A religious movement of the 16th century to reform the Roman Catholic Church that resulted in the creation of Protestant churches.
In Praise of Folly
A satirical essay written by Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) in which he criticizes the abuses and corruption of Catholic doctrine in parts of the Catholic Church.
A satirical essay written by Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) in which he criticizes the abuses and corruption of Catholic doctrine in parts of the Catholic Church.
Renaissance
A period in Western history, from the 14th through the 16th centuries, marked by a revival of interest in the culture of Greco-Roman antiquity and a flourishing of artistic and intellectual achievement.
A period in Western history, from the 14th through the 16th centuries, marked by a revival of interest in the culture of Greco-Roman antiquity and a flourishing of artistic and intellectual achievement.
