People of the Renaissance
Created the Printing Press
Gutenberg
Period of "rebirth" of culture in Europe
Renaissance
When did the Renaissance Occur
1300-1600
Started the Protestant Reformation by posting his 95 Theses
Martin Luther
The movement that led to major changes to the Catholic Church
Protestant Reformation
Famous artist known for the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper
Leonardo Da Vinci
Worldly, or moving away from ideas of the church
Secular
Why did nearly 60% of the population die during the Middle Ages
Plague and Crusades
Leader of the Reformation that believed in Predestination
John Calvin
Payment for forgiveness of sins
Indulgences
Artist known for the sculpture of David and the Sistine Chapel
Michaelangelo
Focus on the potential of man or the accomplishments of humans
humanism
This invention helped spread literacy throughout Europe
Printing Press
Had 6 wives and wanted a male heir to the throne
Henry VIII
Financial Supporter of the Arts during the Renaissance
Patron
Powerful banking family that ruled Florence during the Renaissance
Medici
An artistic technique that started during the Northern Renaissance that focused on making art appear more realistic
Realism
Supposed to be Charming and Beautiful
Renaissance Woman
People who were chosen by God to be saved according to Calvin
The Elect
Birthplace of the Renaissance
Italy
Wrote "The Prince", which suggested that leaders needed to be strong and feared
Machaivelli
Artistic Technique that started during the Renaissance that focused on creating a three dimensional world in art
Perspective
Supposed to be athletic, smart, skilled musically, a poet; ie a Jack of All Trades
Renaissance Man
His creation fo the Printing Press led to the Bible being mass produced
Gutenberg
Movement that included Germany, France, England, and Flanders
Northern Renaissance