Renaissance Voca

Edit Answers
12345678910111213
Across
  1. 4. A German inventor who developed the movable-type printing press in the 15th century, revolutionizing the spread of knowledge by making books more accessible
  2. 6. A powerful and influential Italian banking dynasty during the Renaissance, known for their patronage of the arts and significant political and cultural contributions to Florence and beyond.
  3. 7. A cultural and intellectual revival in Europe from the 14th to 17th centuries
  4. 10. A playwright and poet of the Renaissance, renowned for his influential works, including Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth, which explore timeless themes of human nature
  5. 11. An idealized society or place where everything is perfect, often used to describe an imagined community with perfect social, legal, and political systems
  6. 13. The philosophical outlook that emphasizes the value, potential, and agency of humans, focusing on reason, ethics, and the pursuit of knowledge
Down
  1. 1. An Italian political philosopher and diplomat of the Renaissance, best known for his book The Prince, which examines political power and realpolitik
  2. 2. Attitudes, activities, or concepts that are not connected to religious or spiritual matters
  3. 3. A Renaissance artist, scientist, and inventor known for masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper
  4. 5. An influential Renaissance artist and sculptor known for masterpieces like the statue of David, the Pietà, and the Sistine Chapel ceiling
  5. 6. A famous portrait painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the early 16th century, renowned for its enigmatic expression and masterful use of sfumato technique
  6. 8. A mural painting technique where water-based pigments are applied onto freshly laid wet plaster, allowing the colors to become an integral part of the wall surface as it dries
  7. 9. The everyday language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a specific region, as opposed to the formal language used in literature or official discourse
  8. 12. An English philosopher, writer, and statesman known for his book Utopia, which depicted an ideal society and sparked discussions on political and social philosophy