The Renaissance

1. Technique of painting on wet plaster.
4. The last name of the author of The Prince, which examined the conduct of rulers and how to get and keep power.
5. An Italian architect who is best known for the construction of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore's dome.
8. Subjects that are common to classical education; history, literature and philosophy.
9. Focuses on non-religious subject matter.
10. The language or dialect spoken by the common people in a particular country or region.
12. An Italian poet whose best known work is The Divine Comedy.
13. Representing a 3 dimensional space on a 2 dimensional surface.
16. A sculptor who is probably most well-known for how his statues expressed human nature. He is considered to be the second greatest sculptor of the Renaissance.
18. He is considered the most famous sculptor of all time. His sculpture The David is his best known work.
19. The first name of an Italian inventor, artist and scientist who is known for his famous works the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
20. The study of human beings. It was an intellectual movement that focused on human accomplishments.

2. The word Renaissance translates to "________".
3. A person who supports an artist financially.
6. Human __________ is an idea that promoted the development and progress of human beings.
7. The last name of the man who popularized the Printing Press throughout Europe.
11. A period from about 1350-1600 during which Western Europeans experienced a profound cultural awakening.
14. Emphasizes the importance of personality, and uniqueness of a singular human being.
15. An Italian poet and scholar. He is considered to be one of the first humanist thinkers.
17. An Italian painter who is known for his harmonious compositions and use of vibrant colors. His most famous work is the School of Athens.