Renaissance Crossword Puzzle

5. A cultural revival of art, literature, and learning in Europe, inspired by classical antiquity, beginning in the 14th century.
6. Gutenberg: The inventor of the movable-type printing press, which revolutionized the spread of knowledge during the Renaissance.
7. A renowned Renaissance artist famous for his sculptures like David and his paintings on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
9. The everyday spoken language of a region, which Renaissance writers increasingly used to make literature more accessible.
10. More: A Renaissance humanist and author of Utopia, who was executed for opposing King Henry VIII.
12. Shakespeare: An English playwright and poet whose works, like Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet, define much of Renaissance literature.
14. An idealized, perfect society, famously described by Thomas More in his book Utopia.

1. Family: A wealthy Florence-based family whose patronage of the arts helped fuel the Renaissance's cultural flourishing.
2. A Renaissance philosophy emphasizing the value of human experience, reason, and the study of classical texts.
3. da Vinci: A Renaissance genius known for his art, inventions, and scientific observations, including the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
4. An Italian political theorist best known for his work The Prince, advocating for pragmatic, often ruthless, leadership.
8. style of painting: A technique of painting on wet plaster, creating lasting, vibrant murals, used by artists like Michelangelo.
11. Non-religious; a focus on worldly concerns rather than spiritual or religious matters.
13. Lisa: Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, renowned for its mysterious smile and artistic technique.