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7295572424Brunelleschi, Filippo(1377 - April 15, 1446) was one of the foremost architects and engineers of the Italian Renaissance. He is perhaps most famous for his studies of linear perspective and engineering the dome of the Florence Cathedral.0
7295572425Bruni, LeonardoFlorentine who first gave the name humanitas (humanity) to the learning of grammar, rhetoric, poetry, history, politics, and moral philosophy based on the Greek and Latin classics. Wrote about the history of Florence.1
7295572426Castiglione, BaldassareIn 1528, he published The Book of the Courtier, which many consider to be the most influential work on education of the Renaissance. The idea of the "Renaissance Man" was described by him to be virtuous, refined, and a student of the liberal arts - perfectly well suited to artistic, written and spiritual pursuits.2
7295572427city-statesthese trade rich cities of Italy in the 13th and 14th century expanded to become powerful city-states that dominated the political and economic life of the surrounding countryside.Lacked a central control and became independent states. By the 15th century, five states-Milan, Florence, Venice, the Papal States, and the Kingdom of Naples overshadowed the other smaller states and were in fierce competition with one another for economic and political power.3
7295572428the Courtier(1528), by Castiglione, it described the ideal courtier, or attendant at a court, as someone who had mastered the classics and several languages, and who could paint, sing, write poetry, advise and console his prince, as well as run, jump, swim, and wrestle.4
7295572429David18 foot sculpture by Michelangelo that stood for many years in the great square of Florence, and it has been one of the most popular sculptures in the world.5
7295572430dogeIn Venice during the Renaissance this was the chief executive elected for life by the Senate, a body which represented the nobility.6
7295572431Durer, AlbrechtLeading northern artist, a German who blended the northern and southern styles. He made two trips to Venice, where he studied the southern styles, but his work clearly re7
7295572432Erasmus, DesideriusDutch scholar. Began writing career with dialogues that he prepared for his students. These dialogues were intended to teach them how to speak and live well, and to exhibit good manners worthy of the gentlemen he wanted them to become. Wrote in Praise of Folly. Was a Catholic but his works were placed on the Index of Forbidden Books. Also, wrote about how Christian princes should rule.8
7295572433Ferdinand and IsabellaA king and queen of Spain in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. They united their country and sponsored the exploration of the New World by Christopher Columbus. Reduced the power of the great nobles when they filled the political bureaucracy including the royal council-with hidalgos, lesser aristocrats who owed their positions to the throne.9
7295572434Gutenberg, JohannGerman goldsmith and printer of Mainz, Germany. Developed movable type (although it had been invented in China and Korea) his printing press printed the bible.10
7295572435HumanismA Renaissance intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused on human potential and achievements.Most new works by Petrarch and Boccaccio were written in the vernacular and expressed the accomplishments of the individual.11
7295572436Inquisitiontribunal originally set up to monitor the sincerity of former Muslims and Jews who had converted (often by force) to Christianity.12
7295572437Italian Renaissance..., A period of intense artistic and intellectual activity, said to be a 'rebirth' of Greco-Roman culture. From roughly the mid-fourteenth to mid-fifteenth century followed by this movement spreading into the Northern Europe during 1400-160013
7295572438Machiavelli, Niccolo(1469-1527) Author of The Prince(16th century): emphasized realistic discussions of how to seize and maintain power; one of the most influential authors of the Italian Renaissance14
7295572439Medici, Cosimo de'Head of Medici family-supported by a few patrician families who helped to banish prominent members of the most powerful rival clans. Very "magnificent."15
7295572440Medici FamilyA wealthy merchant family that ruled over Florence as uncrowned rulers. Great patrons of the arts. Includes Cosimo and Lorenzo.16
7295572441Medici, Lorenzo de'Politician and promoted the family's power with his extravagant patronage of the arts17
7295572442Mona LisaA painting by Leonardo da Vinci of a woman with a mysterious smile. It is now of the most readily recognized paintings in the world. Reflects the humanist interest in individual facial expressions and in painting realistic landscapes as backgrounds18
7295572443"new monarchs"The term applied to Louis XI of France, Henry VII of England, and Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, who strengthened their monarchical authority often by Machiavellian means.Emphasized royal majesty and authority over their subjects, and they suppressed opposition and rebellion. Still continued some middle age practices.19
7295572444Papal Statesruled by the pope and formed another important power during Renaissance Italy20
7295572445patriarchs , patriarchiesMale heads of the family in 15th century Italy. They arere societies dominated by men21
7295572446Petrarch(1304- 1374) He was the first great humanist thinker and a scholar of Latin. He used writing to consider the ebb and flow of his life and the human condition itself. He is known as the "Father of Humanism". Instrumental in standardizing the Florentine vernacular. Admired Cicero and valued St. Augustine. Also famous for his Italian verse, short sonnets.22
7295572447The PrinceA short political treatise about political power how the ruler should gain, maintain, and increase it. Machiavelli explores the problems of human nature and concludes that human beings are selfish and out to advance their own interests. He believed it was better to be feared than loved.23
7295572448Raphael(1483-1520) Italian Renaissance painter; he painted frescos, his most famous being The School of Athens. famous for his madonnas. Died young24
7295572449ReconquistaBeginning in the eleventh century, military campaigns by various Iberian Christian states to recapture territory taken by Muslims. In 1492 the last Muslim ruler was defeated, and Spain and Portugal emerged as united kingdoms.25
7295572450Renaissance1. the time period which Europe flourished and the rebirth the love of the classics 2. The great period of rebirth in art, literature, and learning in the 14th-16th centuries, which marked the transition into the modern periods of European history began in Italy26
7295572451"Renaissance Man"multi-talented, skilled in many areas: Arts, Math/Science, Music, Architecture. Example: Leonardo Da Vinci27
7295572452republicsin Italy during the Renaissance Italian states were divided into two categories. these were base on the old medieval communes. or associations with free men who sought complete political and economic independence from local nobles28
7295572453rhetoricFrom the Greek for "orator," this term describes the principles governing the art of writing and speaking effectively, eloquently, and persuasively.29
7295572454The School of AthensRaphael - Italian Renaissance fresco wall painting of Greek philosophers drawn to scale in accordance with the vantage point of the viewer. The placement, in the center of the archway, of Plato and Aristotle emphasizes the importance of these two central figures. Raphael shows his style of basic one-point perspective converging in a single vanishing point just behind Plato and Aristotle. The exception is the cube in the foreground which gives a two-point perspective. It easy to see, that with the removal of the figures, the building is symmetrically balanced.30
7295572455scholasticism and neoplatonismattempt to reconcile the beliefs and values of Christianity with the logical reasoning of Greek philosophy.31
7295572456secularismAn indifference to religion and a belief that religion should be excluded from civic affairs and public education32
7295572457Treaty of Lodia treaty between Milan, Naples, and Florence against Venice and the Papal States. It fell apart when Milan and Naples began to feud33
7295572458TudorsThe House of Lancaster and the House of York feuded over the throne for more than twenty years, until finally a compromis was reached when a new royal house-------emerged in 1485 by intermarriage between two warring families. Henry VII, the first of this dynasty. This dynasty would dominate England throughout the 16th century34
7295572459Van Eyck, JanAn important painter of the Northern Renaissance. He is credited with the first use of the oil glazing technique of painting. He is also known for the great detail in his work. His most famous work was the Arnolfini Wedding.35
7295572460VernacularEveryday language of ordinary people.36
7295572461Vinci, Leonardo da"Renaissance Man"- great artist, engineer, scientist, and inventor. He created the Mona Lisa.37
7295572462War of the Roses1455-1485; A war between the York family and Lancaster family of England for the crown. This struggle was ended when Henry Tudor, who was on the Lancaster side, won. He became Henry VII, the first Tudor king.38
7295572463Lorenzo VallaProved the Donation of Constantine to be a fake by using his expert Latin knowledge.39
7295572464Civic HumanismRenaissance movement/idea that emphasized that the duty of an intellectual was to live an active life for one's state.40
7295572465Neoplatonismstarted my Marsilio Ficino, an attempt to synthesize Christianity and Plato's philosophy41
7295572466Pico della Mirandolowrote of man's unlimited potential42
7295572467Pietro Vergerioadvocated the liberal studies in school43
7295572468Liberal Studiesan education that emphasized classics, philosopy, physical fitness and a well-rounded character.44
7295572469SavonarolaFrancsican friar45
7295572470BotticelliHe painted this46
7295572471Dante(1265-1321) Italian poet and Renaissance writer. His greatest work is The Divine Comedy.47
7295572472Bocciohe wrote the 'decameron' it served as a model for many books to follow48
7295572473Giottoartist at the end of the middle ages who created perspective49
7295572474Leon Battista Alberti1402-1472 accomplished humanist scholar, noted Florentine architect and builder50
7295572475Hanseatic League of MerchantsSuccessful trade group51
7295572476Three Estatesthe nobles (first estate), the clergy (second estate), and the commoners (third estate)52
7295572477CondottiereProfessional soldiers who commanded mercenaries; employed by the Italian city-states in the early Renaissance.53
7295572478Republic of VeniceEmbarked to protect food supply, scared Milan and Florence, who worked to stop the growth of Venice54
7295572479Duchy of MilanFrancesco Sforza conquered Milan55
7295572480Republic of FlorenceRuled by Cosimo de' Medici56
7295572481Kingdom of NaplesFought over by French and Aragonese57
7295572482Federigo da MontefeltroHumanist leader of Urbino58
7295572483Isabella d'EsteImportant political figure in Mantua, started a library59
7295572484Christine de PizanWrote "The City of Ladies"60
7295572485Sack of RomeSpanish took Rome61
7295572486Cesare BorgiaInspiration for Machiavelli's ideal leader62
7295572487CiceroPhilosopher who worked to stop the chaos in Rome's government; icon in humanism63
7295572488Vittorino da FeltreItalian humanist and teacher64
7295572489Francesco GuicciardiniHe was a political writer of the Renaissance, who wrote "The History of Italy"65
7295572490MasaccioArtist who painted "The Holy Trinity"66
7295572491The High Renaissance(1494-1520) - Art was blossoming67
7295572492King Louis XIFrench new monarch "the spider" who amassed power in devious ways (used taxing/taille)68
7295572493DonatelloA Florentine sculptor who was one of the first to use a realistic, lifelike style - created bronze David69
7295572494Henry VIIWas the English king who declared himself head of the Church of England70
7295572495Habsburgsimportant European royal house; 1438-1470 Holy Roman Empire thrown was occupied by them71
7295572496Ottoman TurksGroup that conquers Constantinople in 1453. Practices the Islamic religion.72

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