Renaissance Vocabulary

2. the study of human beings.
5. He is the most famous sculptor of all time. His sculpture The David is his best known work.
8. representing a 3 dimensional space on a 2 dimensional surface.
10. technique of painting on wet plaster.
11. An Italian poet and scholar who is considered one of the first humanist thinkers.
12. The last name of an Italian inventor, artist and scientist who is known for his famous works the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper.
14. A person who supports an artist financially.
15. Italian painter who is known for his harmonious compositions and use of vibrant colors. His most famous work is The School of Athens
16. The last name of the writer of The Prince, which examines the conduct of rulers.
17. subjects that are common to classical education; history, literature and philosophy

1. first invented in China but later popularized by Johannes Gutenburg. This invention made producing written works cheaper and faster.
3. He was an Italian architect who is best known for the construction of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore's dome.
4. A time period that lasted from roughly 1350-1600. It is known for the "rebirth" of classic Roman and Greek ideas.
6. An Italian poet whose best known work is The Divine Comedy.
7. The language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular country or region.
9. The second most well known sculptor of the Renaissance. His works are known for expressing human nature.
13. focuses on the pursuit of knowledge for each human being.
15. A man who excels in many fields of study.
18. focuses on non-religious subject matter