Renaissance Vocabulary

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What does the term "Renaissance" mean?

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rebirth; in classical learning that came after the Middle Ages

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What does the term "Classical" relate to?

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Ancient Greeks and Romans

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What is "Classical art"?

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Art of Ancient Greeks and Romans

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What does "Humanism" focus on?

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Individual human achievements in addition to religion

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What is "Individualism"?

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The belief in the importance of an individual's achievements and dignity

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Which city is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance?

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Florence

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What is "Perspective" in art?

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An art technique that makes a 2D work of art look 3D

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Who was Leonardo da Vinci?

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A famous Renaissance artist, scientist, and inventor

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Who was Michelangelo?

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A Renaissance artist, renowned for his painting and sculpture