Key Concepts of the Italian Renaissance

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Renaissance

Period of cultural rebirth in Europe.

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Firenze/Florence

City where the Renaissance began.

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Humanism

Focus on human potential and achievements.

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<p>Brunelleschi's Dome of Duomo</p>

Brunelleschi's Dome of Duomo

Largest masonry dome, formerly largest dome in world. Built with 2 domes.

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Brunelleschi

Architect known for the dome of Florence.

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Pietra Serena

Neutral gray sandstone used in architecture.

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Medici Family

Patrons of art and architecture in Florence.

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Fresco

Technique of mural painting on wet plaster.

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Linear Perspective

Technique for creating depth in art.

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Baptistry of Florence

Biggest baptistry on Earth, located in Florence and constructed in year 1000. 3 squares, windows, etc. represented Holy Trinity.

<p>Biggest baptistry on Earth, located in Florence and constructed in year 1000. 3 squares, windows, etc. represented Holy Trinity.</p>
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Ghiverti

Artist known for the Baptistry doors.

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Donatello

Famous sculptor of the Renaissance.

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Michelangelo

Renowned sculptor and painter of the era. Painted the Sistine Chapel and sculpted Statue of David.

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Gutenberg

Inventor of the printing press.

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95 Theses

Martin Luther's critique of the Church.

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<p>Orsanmichele</p>

Orsanmichele

Grainery with statues representing guilds.

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<p>Composite Columns</p>

Composite Columns

Architectural style combining Greek elements.

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<p>Triangular Pediment</p>

Triangular Pediment

Architectural feature adopted from Roman design.

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<p>Brunelleschi's Piazza</p>

Brunelleschi's Piazza

Square designed by architect Brunelleschi.

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<p>Herringbone Pattern</p>

Herringbone Pattern

Brick pattern used in dome construction.

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Cardinal Prince Leopold

Notable figure during the Renaissance period.

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Cement Pozzolana

Material used in Roman construction, adopted to Italian architecture.

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Medici Equestrian Statue

Statue symbolizing Medici power and influence.

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Sibyls and Prophets

Figures painted in the Sistine Chapel.

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Giorante

Part of fresco painting technique.

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Lorenzo Magnifico

Patron of the arts, known as 'the Magnificent.'

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Architectural Power

Used by families to display wealth.

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Renaioli Pescaia

river connecting Florence and Pisa

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<p><span>Andrea Pisano North Doors</span></p>

Andrea Pisano North Doors

Ghiberti’s out of proportion doors

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Ribs

Dome part- ladders to alleviate stress

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<p>Drum</p>

Drum

Dome part- octangular wall around dome

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Inside Dome

dome on dome

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San Lorenzo Florence

Church adopting Triangular Pediments and Triumphant Arches

<p>Church adopting Triangular Pediments and Triumphant Arches</p>
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<p>Uffizi</p>

Uffizi

office building

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<p><span>Michelozzo Palazzo Medici </span></p>

Michelozzo Palazzo Medici

Built in 1444, 3 story building with line refinement. Bands between floors, so it becomes progressively smoother.

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Medici’s Statue of Hades

Hades statue to flex knowledge

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<p>Sistine Chapel </p>

Sistine Chapel

Funded by Pope Sistine, forced Michelangelo to paint it, including famous “God and Adam”

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Fresco

“fresh” in Italian, referred to plaster on a brick/stone wall painted over so it lasts forever.

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Statue of David

Statue of Biblical David, constructed as celebration for driving Medici family out. Built perfectly, as it weighed over 6 tons.

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Michelangelo’s Technique

OBSERVE marble early in the morning to see flaws with angled sunlight

TASTE powdered marble to detect minerals

FEEL for different temperatures in the block

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Surface rustication

range of masonry techniques used in classical architecture giving visible surfaces a finish texture that contrasts with smooth, squared-block masonry called ashlar.

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<p>Cornice line</p>

Cornice line

Greek horizontal molding on buildings

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