5/20 Class

1.Renaissance- A period of European history lasting from 1300-1600.

Humanism- Renaissance intellectual movement in which thinkers focused on human potential and achievements.

Secular- Concerned with worldly instead of spiritual matters.

Patron- A person who supports artists.

Perspective- An artistic technique use to create 3D objects on a flat surface.

Vernacular- Common language of people in region/country.

3. Men who excelled in many fields were praised as universal men. Should be able to dance, sing, play music, and write poetry. Should be a good rider, wrestler, and swordsman. Should be charming and witty. Women should be charming and know the classics. Expected to inspire art but not create it. Were more educated than medival women but had little influence in politics.

4. Had thriving cities, wealthy merchant class, and classical heritage of ancient Greece.

5. Beautified Rome and spent loads of money on arts. Became patrons by financially supporting artists. Wealthy families were patrons of the arts. Had their importance demonstrated by having their portrait painted in public squares.