Risorgimento Flashcards
What is a T-O map and what does it represent?
A “map” dividing the 3 continents, represents biblical events, not interested in space
What was the world as a cloverleaf map?
Jerusalem in center, represents Christian ideas, Africa/Europe/Asia cloverleaf, American hidden in corner
Who is Ptolemy?
The author of geography, recorded longitude/latitude, drew maps with space, was rediscovered and influenced cartography
What did globes/maps/atlas symbolize?
Power and control, globes associated with royalty and christ
How did maps tend to portray the Americas?
Uncivilized, rowdy people, lesser than the other three continents
What is Rococo?
A continuation of baroque, late baroque, connected to revival in Catholicism
What is Neo-classicism in architecture?
Purity of the classical, a new classical era (Sproul Hall)
How did the Risorgimento start and what was its objective?
Political unrest/French occupation supports revolutionary ideas, new political state formed/territory created, needs to defeat pope to gain Rome (center of everything)
Who is Mazzini?
The “ideas” person in the Risorgimento
Who is Cavour?
He declares the kingdom of Italy in the Risorgimento
Who is King Victor Emmanuel II?
The Risorgimento’s central symbol, part of the military campaign
Who is Garibaldi?
The Risorgimento military leader, gives king authority to Emmanuel II
How is the monument to King Victor Emmanuel II significant?
it celebrates the new state without the church
Why do many post-Risorgimento monuments face in a certain direction?
They are facing the St. Peter Vatican, shaming the church
Who are the key figures of the Risorgimento?
Garibaldi, Mazzini, King Victor Emmanuel II, Cavour
