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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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heliocentric |
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
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