Florence
The city founded by Julius Caeser as a military camp in 59 BC
What is Florence?
Povero
What is "poor" in Italian?
What the early Italians to when first making their operas, believing that these were originally sung, rather than spoken.
What are Greek plays?
Messicano
What is "Mexican" in Italian?
This famous Italian artist painted the "Mona Lisa."
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
The author of the Divine Comedy, the most famous Florentine poet.
Who is Dante Alighieri?
Happy in Italian.
What is "Felice?"
A group of musicians, poets, and humanist scholars who were influential in the creation of opera.
The Florentine Camarata
"Japanese" in Italian.
What is "Giaponese?"
This iconic Italian sculpture of a biblical hero was created by Michelangelo and stands in Florence.
What is "David"?
The most powerful family in Florence, running many of the banks.
Who were the Medici?
Quello
What is "that" in Italian?
A forerunner to opera
What is "tedesco?"
The ceiling of this Vatican chapel was famously painted by Michelangelo, depicting scenes from the Book of Genesis.
What is the Sistine Chapel?
The famous Florentine who wrote "the Decameron"
Who is Boccacio?
The feminine, plural ending for adjectives.
What is "E"?
He brought text-painting, emphasizing the drama, and elevating the words to early opera
Who is "Monteverdi?"
A person from the country that borders Italy and rivals Italy's wine and cheese! (in Italian)
What is "Francese?"
This Renaissance artist is known for his fresco "The School of Athens," which depicts famous philosophers and scientists.
Who is Raphael?
The name of the current famous museum that was formerly a Medici administrative building.
What is the Uffizi
"This book" in Italian.
What is "Questo libro?"
The name of a "little book," or the words of an opera
What is a "Libretto?"
The largest ethnic group after Italians in Italy (in Italian)
What is "Rumeno"
This famous Italian artist painted "The Birth of Venus," which depicts the goddess Venus emerging from the sea on a shell.
Who is Sandro Botticelli?