Renaissance 1
a wealthy supporter of artists
patron
What were the key factors that led to the decline of feudalism?
the development of nations, a great plague and the hundred years' war
During the 1100s and 1200s, which countries became unified under a single ruler or government?
England and France
Why was the invention of the printing press so important?
It made books available to a wider audience
an artistic technique that produces a three dimensional appearance
perspective
How did Italy's cities help to make it the birthplace of the Renaissance?
they brought large numbers of people together to share new ideas
Which factor increased use of the vernacular?
Invention of the printing press.
When Renaissance people studies classical learning, what were they talking about?
the ideas of Greece and Rome
period of the rule of Queen Elizabeth I in England
Elizabethan Age
What three artists dominated the Italian Renaissance?
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael
What was the reaction in Europe to Marco Polo's reports from China?
Excitement over the potential for greater trade.
Humanism is a way of thought that focuses on __________________________________________.
the human potential for achievement
a person't native language
vernacular
What advances were made in math and science during the Renaissance?
math - the introduction of letters in algebraic equations
science improvements in mapmaking and human anatomy
What did artists Jan Van Eyek and Pieter Bruegel have in common?
Both were Flemish painters
In what language did Dante Alighieri write?
Italian
a movement of great creativity in art, writing, and thought
Renaissance
Why does Shakespeare's work remain popular today?
he showed a great understanding of life and human nature
What was the Silk Road?
an ancient trade route that connected Europe with China
Which artist created the work of art called Moses?