People of the Renaissance
This Italian astronomer used telescopes to study objects in the sky such as the stars of the Milky Way, the Moons of Jupiter, and mountains on the moon. A famous song by the band Queen references his name.
This concept means that a person is officially excluded and people such as Girolamo Savonarola and Martin Luther faced this punishment.
Excommunication
This term is used to describe bodily structure and was an important science of the Renaissance focusing on the human body.
Anatomy
This German monk challenged the views of the Church and believed the Bible should be the spiritual guide for Christians. His work was condemned by Pope Leo X and was excommunicated and became an outlaw. He later translated the Greek New Testament into German.
Martin Luther
This invention from the year 1450 allowed for the creation of many books at quick rate for a cheap price. It is considered a revolutionary invention from the Renaissance.
Printing Press
This science is known as the "Science of the Stars" meaning that it focuses on the stars and planets and how they affect human personality. You may see this kind of science used in newspapers.
Astrology
This well-educated Italian patron married the Duke of Mantua and is a major cultural and political figure of the Renaissance. She is often considered the "first lady of the world"
Isabella D'Este
Written by Italian civil servant and humanist Niccolo Machiavelli, this book focused on the best way to govern and is considered highly controversial and influential.
The Prince
This method is known for being the basis of making many discoveries during the Renaissance. The use of this method was important to the fields of anatomy, medicine, and mathematics.
The Scientific Method
This Italian monk belong to the Dominican Order and preached against the corruption of the church and Pope Alexander VI. In 1497 he organized a massive bonfire for people to burn their possessions in the name of God. In 1498 he was found guilty of heresy and was executed.
Girolamo Savonarola
This movement was a direct response to the Protestant Reformation and focused on cleaning up the corruption within the church and converting people to becoming Catholics.
The Catholic Counter-Reformation
This theory was rediscovered by Filippo Brunelleschi. By using an artistic device it created the illusion of space by depicting converging parallel lines.
The Theory of Perspective
This German mathematician and philosopher made the discovery that planets travelled in an orbit rather than perfect circles like Copernicus believed
Johannes Kepler
This movement was influenced by Martin Luther and stared in Northern Europe and his followers are known as Lutherans and "protested" against the Church's refusal to allow for "reform"
Protestant Reformation
Written by Andreas Vesalius, this book is one of the most influential texts in the history of anatomy and is known for it's illustrated and detailed drawing of the human body.
On the Fabric of the Human Body
Indulgences