WH2 Vocab. Unit 2 (Renaissance) Flashcards

Question

Bill of Exchange

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a letter of credit based on the exchange of currencies. Measured currencies against each other. Some would switch to a currency wait for a rise in value and switch back to original currency

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...of bills of exchange was the process where one would switch to a currency wait for a rise in value and switch back to original currency. Similar to endorsing a check.

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for cargoes of merchandise; venders or owners would pay the banks fees in case of some destruction to their property

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where each branch of an organization opened under a new partnership between "partner/manager" and "central owner"; added capital and safeguards. Small impact on central owner and manager if went bankrupt with no affect on other branches or central bank.

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Florence's single unit of currency in the middle of the 13th century. First European city to move to a single init of currency. Merchants of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East preferred this sound, stable, and fairly universal unit of currency.

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the philosophy that took hold of literature, education, science, and art during the Early Renaissance. 1) Roman and Greek thinkers should be upheld and studied for their writings; antiquity and paganism 2) man as an individual should be celebrated for his abilities and greatness [Add More]

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the ancient past; especially the MIddle Ages. A big theme of Humanism is appreciating texts of the antiquity

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"to the source", focusing on the ancient world (Middle Ages).

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new system of education. New curriculum included a well-rounded education that included anything related to humanities

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first examples of Renaissance painters. His art showcases some remnants of Medieval thinking while displaying modern concepts of perspective and subject. Created art for the Pope. Made great freehand circles.

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first examples of Renaissance painters. His art showcases some remnants of Medieval thinking while displaying modern concepts of perspective and subject.

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went further in art than Gioto and Masaccio depicting more non-religious art (greek, roman myth), real-life settings, or just celebrating the importance of people through portraiture.

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went further in art than Gioto and Masaccio depicting more non-religious art (greek, roman myth), real-life settings, or just celebrating the importance of people through portraiture.

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went further in art than Gioto and Masaccio depicting more non-religious art (greek, roman myth), real-life settings, or just celebrating the importance of people through portraiture.

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principle example of transition in sculpture. Perfection of human form (nude), defined muscles, detailed expressions, shadow and depth

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the creator of the Duomo in Florence. Arguably the most famous architect to emerge from the Renaissance

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merchants and bankers who sought to further their mark on florence by giving back to the community through the production of great art. Funded artists since "support is most useful when it comes in the form of money"

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the worldwide body or society of Christians. Christendom became especially larger during the High Middle Ages.

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a man who served his sovereign or lord as a mounted soldier in armor. Lesser nobles who fight and do not own land. Given land by nobles in exchange for fighting services; also a “vassal”

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an agricultural laborer bound under the feudal system to work on his lord's estate. Peasant who is tied to land Owned not by a person but by the land itself; work the manor lands for a lord

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a worker in a skilled trade. Primarily composed the minor guilds