High Renaissance Artists

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High Renaissance master painter, sculptor, and inventor. His most well-known works are: 1. The Mona Lisa 2. The Last Supper 3. Virgin of the Rocks

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Leonardo da Vinci

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High Renaissance master who was a sculptor and painter. His most well-known works are: 1. The Pieta 2. David 3. The Last Judgement 4. Sistine Chapel Ceiling 5. Moses (sculpture) 6. The Creation of Adam

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Michelangelo

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High Renaissance master painter. His most well-known work is: The School of Athens

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Raphael

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Political philosopher known for his work 'The Prince', which discusses political power and ethics.

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Machiavelli

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Wrote the first Political Science book: "The Prince." In which, he wrote about obtaining and growing power. He said it is much "safer to be feared than loved," "There cannot be good laws if a country is not well armed," and "A wise leader should not keep his word if keeping it is not to his advantage."

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Niccolò Machiavelli

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Book written by Machiavelli. It was the first political science book.

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The Prince

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Powerful ruling family of Florence during the 15th century

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Medici family

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This man was hired by the Medici family to design the dome and church of San Lorenzo.

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Filippo Brunelleschi

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Dante's masterpiece, written in Italian Vernacular.

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The Divine Comedy

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1. Paintings lacked depth and perspective 2. Paintings lacked a background 3. Almost always religious themes - focused on heaven or holy people 4. Paintings not realistic - not geometrically balanced 5. People in paintings did not show emotions, except for calmness or holiness

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Characteristics of Medieval Art