Vocab
This is what the word Renaissance translates to...
Rebirth
These were the wealthy individuals and families that hosted and sponsored artworks and artists
Patrons
I wrote The Prince, a realist explainer of how best to rule over others.
Machiavelli
Being a Renaissance man in today's lingo means what?
To be good at a bunch of different skills and areas
Mr. McNelis' favorite hockey team is this, they are struggling!
Rangers
The study of classical texts from the Ancient cultures was called this, they loved human form and human potential too
Humanism
This Italian family was the main sponsor of many different artists in Florence, the most infamous of these families.
Medicis
The famous writer of the prince wrote, "If one cannot be both, it is better to be ___________ than loved."
Feared
These two ancient cultures were the major influences of Italian thinkers at this time...
Greek and Roman
This is horse based Asian culture Mr. McNelis loves to teach about may be next for us!
Mongol
This adjective means being concerned with the here and now, the world around and NOT concerned with spirituality
Secular
I painted the Sistine Chapel on my back! I also sculpted Mr. McNelis' favorite, the Pieta.
Michelangelo
Petrarch
Latin manuscripts were preserved in these, places where the monks and nuns lived.
Monasteries
This game of thrones book and show character may be the most powerful one featured, and the name Mr. McNelis stole for his Bico Character! We are looking for his nickname!
Bloodraven
Renaissance painters used this technique, which displays images in 3 dimensions on a flat, 2D surface
Perspective
I painted the School of Athens, showing myself and other thinkers of my time period in the painting! Cowabunga, Dudes!
Raphael
This woman was one of the few famous writer from the time period...
Vittoria Colona
This is study of Ancient Greeks and Romans, who emphasized human achievement and the human form
Humanism
College basketball season is almost here, this is Mr. McNelis' college team which is a BIGEAST powerhouse! Wade and Butler went here too!
Marquette
This vocab word means "native language"
Vernacular
This famous painting depicts Jesus at the last Passover seder he partook in while he was alive. Painted by Da Vinci
Last Supper
I wrote the Decameron, off color stories showing what life was really like for members of the Renaissance middle class (and it was scandalous!)
Boccachio
These two Greek philosophers were the most important of their era, and still studied today (and by Renaissance men)!
Plato and Aristotle
These are the 2 games Mr. McNelis is playing RIGHT NOW!
Ghost of Yotei
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