Treasures of Tuscany: Renaissance in Arezzo

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  1. 2. This word describes any book printed before 1501, and refers to the nascence of literature.
  2. 3. The style of art is noted for its exaggerated, even unnatural qualities; developed during the Renaissance and associated with artists such as da Vinci, Rafael, and Vasari.
  3. 4. This Camaldolese monk became famous for his frescoes; he was also an architect and illuminator, and designed the exterior illustrative panels on the large rectangular reliquary found in this exhibit.
  4. 6. Known for his work, "The Lives," featured in this exhibit, considered to be the foundation of all art-history.
  5. 9. _______ d'Arezzo is credited with the development of modern musical notation.
  6. 14. Artwork that illustrates or embellishes a written text, often with detailed miniature designs, generally using precious metals or bold colors.
  7. 15. The name of this period of history can be translated to mean "rebirth"
  8. 16. A necklace in the collection by Giovanni Raspini features this adaptable reptile which is identifiable by its prehensile tail and mutable color palette.
  9. 18. Known as the Christogram or Monogram, these Latin letters represent the first three Greek letters of the name of Jesus and are found often in ecclesiastical Christian art, including several pieces in this exhibit.
  10. 19. The region of Italy that contains the province of Arezzo
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  1. 1. Meaning "mother," this word denotes the subject of many Renaissance paintings, including several in this exhibit.
  2. 5. Wife of Cosimo I de' Medici, Duke of Florence, who often ruled in his stead during his absence.
  3. 7. The name for a container of holy relics.
  4. 8. This powerful banking family ruled Florence beginning in the 15th century.
  5. 10. There are two examples of this subject matter in "Treasures of Tuscany," depicting the moment when the Virgin Mary was told that she would give birth to the son of God.
  6. 11. The _______ Grande acts as the heart of Arezzo and holds its marketplace.
  7. 12. This artist and former OU Student has a contemporary piece featured in this exhibit which recollects her time spent in Arezzo.
  8. 13. This Renaissance system of training and production involved a master artist who trained and worked alongside younger apprentices.
  9. 17. This Aretinian company produces Casentino wool products, which date back to the Middle Ages and have been worn by such notable people as Giacomo Puccini and Audrey Hepburn.