Chapter 22 keywords

renaissance

Acadian

Depictions of an idyllic place of rural peace and simplicity.

Balustrade

A railing held up by small posts.

Baroque

A designation of the art of the period 1600 to 1750.

Bellini

Artist who adopted the technique of oil glazing and revolutionized Venetian painting.

Bramante

Greatest architect of the High Renaissance, commissioned by Pope Julius to design the new St. Peter's.

Counter-Reformation

Attempt to stop the migration of Catholics to Protestantism by reforming issues within the Church.

Indulgences

Pardon for sins, reducing the time in purgatory.

Inquisition

A Church court established specifically to deal with heretics.

Jesuits

A new order that became the Pope’s invaluable ally in reasserting Catholic supremacy.

Leonardo Da Vinci

A universal genius known for his paintings, sculptures, and exceptional skills in various disciplines.

Mannerism

A late Renaissance art style emphasizing artifice and contrived imagery rather than nature.

Michelangelo

Florentine sculptor, painter, and architect known for his creativity and influence during the Renaissance.

Nepotism

The appointment of relatives to important positions.

Poesia

Describes Venetian art characterized by sensuality and lyrical qualities.

Protestant Reformation

Movement where reformers directly challenged papal authority.

Protestantism

Establishment of new religions emphasizing personal faith over Catholic practices.

Raphael

Artist who studied Michelangelo and Leonardo, known for his dynamic compositions and use of color.

Tintoretto

A Venetian painter noted for his energetic style.

Trompe l-oeil

An optical illusion technique aiming to fool the eye into seeing three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.

Di sotto in su

An extreme foreshortening technique to create the illusion that figures are suspended in air above the viewer.