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The Renaissance in Italy: Ch. 1 Section 1

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Humanism
the Renaissance intellectual movement that studied classical cultures to increase understanding of their own times
humanities
subjects such as grammar, poetry, rhetoric, and history
Petrarch
Florentine humanist, poet, and scholar who assembled a library of Greek and Roman manuscripts to encourage learning
Florence
an Italian city-state that produced many gifted artists, scholars, scientists, and architects
Patron
person who provides financial support for the arts
Perspective
the artistic technique that allows an artist to portray depth and three-dimensional qualities by making distant objects smaller
Leonardo
artist, scientist, and inventor best known for the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper and sketches of inventions such as flying machines
Michelangelo
artist; created sculpture of David and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Raphael
painter; blended Christian and classical styles; famous works include The School of Athens and his portrayals of the Madonna
Baldassare Castiglione
wrote the Book of the Courtier describing the manners and qualities aristocratic men and women should display
Niccolò Machiavelli
wrote The Prince, describing how to rule in an age of ruthless power politics
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