The Renaissance Flashcards
1
Q
Humanism
A
Putting life on earth before life in heaven and the study of nature and the human body
2
Q
Patron
A
Someone who payed architects and artists for their works.
3
Q
Republic
A
A democratic country is sometimes called a republic
4
Q
Anatomy
A
The study of how the human body functions
5
Q
Perspective
A
A particular point of view of a situation or idea
6
Q
Sfumato
A
Italian for smoke. Blending paints to prevent harsh outlines
7
Q
Fresco
A
A painting on wet plaster e.g. The last supper
8
Q
Canvas
A
A fabric used in sails, bags and as a painting surface.
9
Q
Renaissance
A
A time around 1500 when ideas from the Roman Empire were re-used
