Italy
What does Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
What did Machiavelli write about?
Politics and authority
This city state made it's money through sea trade and is known for it's ships.
Venice
What is Humanism?
Focus on human potential. If you put your mind to it, you can do it.
What did Renaissance art focus on?
Religion and everyday life
How did the geography of Italy lead to the Renaissance?
On the Mediterranean Sea- Hub of trade routes
What was the name of Machiavelli's book on how to be a ruler?
The Prince
This city state made it's money through banking and was a cultural hub of art during Renaissance.
Florence
What two ancient societies did Humanism try to recreate?
Greek and Roman
What art technique is used to create an illusion of depth?
Perspective
What government structure was Italy made up of? Like Florence and Venice
City States
What did Machiavelli say authority should look like?
Rough, tough, rule with iron fist, etc...
This city state built ships during the Crusades and used this knowledge during the Renaissance.
Venice
How did Humanism impact art?
Focus on yourself, education, bettering
What is realism?
Accurately portraying the subject.
What group of wealthy elites commissioned for art to be made?
Patrons
What does the quote- "It is better to be feared than loved" mean
To rule effectively rule with fear rather than love.v
This city state used the first standardized currency(the gold Florine) since the fall of Rome.
Florence
How does Humanism spread from Italy?
Printing Press, cultural diffusion
How was art funded or commissioned?
Patrons,Trade
What period of time takes place before and leads to the Renaissance?
Middle Ages- Medieval Period
What does the quote- "The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him” mean.
A ruler cannot be smart if the people around them are not. You are the people you keep
This city state is to the North of Italy and south of the Alps. Ruled by the Sfroza family.
Milan
How did Humanism impact the works of Shakespeare?
Inspired him to write about love, prioritizing human emotions
What art technique makes sure that arms and legs are similar size?
Proportion