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1
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Renaissance

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French word meaning rebirth (reawaking of classic ideas)

2
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Individualism

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a social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.

3
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virtu

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knowledge of or expertise in the fine arts.

4
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Characteristics of the Middle ages

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church, religion, group, rural, scholasticism

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Characteristics of the Renaissance

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New learning, changes in art. secuar, individalism, urban, humanism

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Causes of Renissance

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Ecnomic, political and church corruption

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Renaiisance art

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classical, rounded arches, square angles

8
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medieval architecture

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pointed arches, flying buttresses, fan vaulting for height

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What was the first use of linear perspective?

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The Trinity by Massacio

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Buttressses

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a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.

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Who made the chiaroscuro?

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Giotto

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What was the Chiaroscuro?

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Religious scene with use of light and shadow

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Who was Donatello?

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Father of the Renaissance Structure

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Who was Masaccio?

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Naturalism, real human figures, nude, emotions

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Botticello?

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Naked people, love, emotion