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Chiaroscuro |
A painting technique that uses light and shadow to soften the edges of thefigures |
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Commerce |
The buying and selling of large amounts of trade goods |
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Classical |
Having to do with the civilizations of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome |
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Denomination |
An organized section of Christianity. Examples: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran |
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Heliocentricity |
A Renaissance theory developed by Copernicus which stated that the earth revolved around the sun, not the other way around |
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Humanism |
The Renaissance way of thinking, which focused on logic and reasoning. Included an emphasis on the secular, human potential, and individuality. |
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Indulgence |
A document sold by the Church that guaranteed the forgiveness of sins |
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Merchant class |
The newly-wealthy middle class that developed in Italy |
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Patron |
Someone who financially supported an artist so the artist could focus on his work instead of worrying about making a living |
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Perspective |
An art technique developed during the Renaissance which depicted subjects as if they were three-dimensional |
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Urban |
Having to do with the city rather than the country |
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Renaissance |
European “rebirth” of interest in classical art, education, and science during the time period of 1350-1600. Centered in Italy. |
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Secular |
Non-religious |
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95 Theses |
A list of complaints about the Church compiled by Martin Luther |