Italy: Birthplace of the Renaissance - Chapter 17-1

A Renaissance intellectual movement focusing on human potential and achievements through the study of the humanities.

Concerned with worldly matters rather than spiritual matters.

<p>Wealthy individuals who financially supported artists to beautify cities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An artistic technique that creates the appearance of three dimensions on a flat surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The native language or everyday language of ordinary people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thriving cities, a wealthy merchant class, and the classical heritage of Greece and Rome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overseas trade, economic change due to the plague, and urbanization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The wealthiest merchant of his time who established banks and controlled government through loans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being a ruler who maintained the appearance of an elected government while acting as a dictator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Studied ancient manuscripts, drew inspiration from Roman ruins, and used Greek manuscripts that Christian scholars brought to Rome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It influenced classical ideas and new outlooks on life and art, particularly through Humanism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humanists believed one could enjoy life without offending God, emphasizing material joys and personal achievements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Renaissance writer known for 'The Courtier,' which described the ideal Renaissance Man and Woman.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Renaissance man excels in all fields; a Renaissance woman inspires and promotes but does not engage in politics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Renaissance woman who ruled the city-state of Mantua and established a famous art collection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By creating realistic paintings and sculptures utilizing the technique of perspective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ultimate Renaissance man, known for his works as a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A Renaissance artist known for his use of perspective and works like 'Madonna and Child' and 'School of Athens.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first woman artist to gain international fame, known for her portraits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An accomplished female artist who painted images of strong, heroic women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They wrote in vernacular, focused on self-expression, and portrayed the individuality of subjects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An early influential poet known as the father of Renaissance humanism, famous for his sonnets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author of 'The Decameron,' a collection of stories about young people during the plague.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author of 'The Prince,' a political guidebook emphasizing pragmatic leadership over morality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A woman writer who wrote personal sonnets and collaborated with Michelangelo.</p> Signup and view all the answers