quiz 11/3 Flashcards
what were the renaissance?
rebirth of art and learning
where were the renaissance?
Florence, Italy
when were the renaissance?
1300s-1600s
what does secular mean?
“worldly” focus on things that aren’t religious
who were the Medici’s and why were they patrons
they were a rich family who gave money (patrons) to arts and architecture
what is a perspective?
helped see distance and 3D art
what is vernacular?
language of your homeland (no Latin)
who was the renaissance man?
man who can do a little bit of everything
what is humanism?
focus on humans and their potentials
achievements of Leonardo da Vinci
painted Mona Lisa, and the last supper, inventions
achievements of Michelangelo
the David and Sistine chapel ( painter)
who was Gutenberg an how was he related to the bible?
he improved the printing press. could print bible faster. the bible spread
what was Erasmus know for?
wrote praise of folly; made fun of people
what was Petrarch known for?
poems: wrote in 2 languages
what was Machiavelli known for?
the prince: if you’re a leader, its ok to lie or trick people