Renaissance Glossary

2. An association of craftsmen or merchants. They controlled the quality of the work and provided training to new craftsmen
4. A sailing ship invented by the Portuguese during the Renaissance.
7. A philosophy of the Renaissance that valued human thoughts and ideas. It pushed the study of classical writings and art.
9. Ruler family in Renaissance
13. A work of art that was placed behind the altar in a church or cathedral
14. Leader of the Catholic Church and head of the city-state of Rome
15. city-state ruled by Medici Family

1. A small stringed instrument with a round back that is plucked or strummed like a guitar
3. Writer called "Father of the Italian Language"
5. A young boy who learns a craft or skill from an experienced master.
6. Religious Reform author
8. A style of art that became popular in the late Renaissance where the figures were distorted and strange colors were used.
10. A type of dance with flowing steps and poses developed during the Renaissance.
11. A technique used to paint walls using wet plaster. When the plaster dried, the paint would be absorbed into the plaster.
12. A split in the Christian church where some people called Protestants left the Catholic Church to begin their own church.