Unit 11 Vocabulary

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Chiaroscuro

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a painting technique that uses light and shadow to soften the edges of thefigures

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commerce

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the buying and selling of large amounts of trade goods

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classical

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having to do with the civilizations of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

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denomination

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an organized section of Christianity. Examples: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran

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heliocentric

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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

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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

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a document sold by the Church that guaranteed the forgiveness of sins

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merchant class

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the newly-wealthy middle class that developed in Italy

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perspective

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an art technique developed during the Renaissance which depicted subjects as if they were three-dimensional

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urban

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having to do with the city rather than the country

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Renaissance

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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

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non-religious

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95 Theses

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a list of complaints about the Church compiled by Martin Luther