People of the Renaissance
Who was Michelangelo?
An artist known for his paintings, sculptures and architecture, he is well known for his sculpture, Michelangelo's David.
Indulgences
a way for individuals to receive full or partial remission of punishment for sins
What were the 95 Theses?
Martin Luthers opinion and concerns about indulgences and teachings of the Christian church
What invention helped spread the word of the Bible?
The Printing Press
Who was Leonardo DaVinci?
He was known as an artist during the r=Renaissance famous for art like the Mona Lisa, also known for his extremely accurate human anatomy in his art.
Perspective
an art technique that creates an illusion of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface
What was the Protestant Reformation?
A movement in the 16th century that challenged the catholic church
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Italy (specifically Florence)
What was Martin Luther known for?
Creating the 95 Theses
Fresco
painting with water-based paint directly onto a wet plaster so the paint becomes an part of the plaster
What was the Age of Exploration?
a period of colonization and exploration by Europe from the 15 to 18th centuries
What subjects were rebirthed during the Renaissance?
Art, Literature, Science, or Philosophy
What did Johanne Gutenburg invent?
The printing press
Almanacs
books that predict weather and growing crops
What is Humanism?
A philosophy that focuses more on the achievements of man rather than supernatural beliefs
What shift of power occured during the renaissance?
The shift from power of the church to a more secular rule, and the rise of city states
Who was John Calvin?
a figure in the Protestant Reformation who challeged the Catholic church
Scientific Method
a"way of producing knowledge"
What places heavily influenced the Renaissance?
Greece and Rome
When did the Renaissance begin?
the 14th century. (aprox. 1350-1400)