Noah Hart Renaissance Period Study Guide- 1400-1600

Renaissance

A period of rebirth and cultural revival in Europe from 1400-1600.

Age of Discovery

A period of exploration and discovery of new lands and trade routes.

Marco Polo

An explorer known for his travels to Asia and his book "The Travels of Marco Polo."

Ferdinand Magellan

An explorer who led the first circumnavigation of the globe.

Ponce De Leon

An explorer who is known for his search for the Fountain of Youth in Florida.

Shakespeare

A famous playwright and poet during the Renaissance period.

Galileo

A famous scientist known for his contributions to astronomy and physics.

Protestant Reformation

A movement led by Martin Luther in 1517 that challenged the authority of the Roman Catholic Church.

Printing Press

Invented by Johan Gutenberg in 1450, it revolutionized the spread of information by allowing for mass production of books.

Humanism

An intellectual movement that emphasized the importance of human beings and their capabilities.

Imitative Counterpoint

A musical technique where melodies move separately, layering one after another.

Instrumental Music

Popular instruments during the Renaissance period included the lute, viol, violin, organ, cittern, harpsichord, and early brass instruments.

Requiem

A mass for the dead.

Introitus

The opening part of a requiem, "Requiem aeternam dona eis, domine" meaning "Eternal Rest Grant to Them, Oh Lord."

Kyrie

A part of the requiem where "Kyrie" is repeated, meaning "Lord have mercy."

Dies Irae

A part of the requiem that translates to "Day of Wrath."

Offertorium

A part of the requiem, "Domine Jesu Christe."

Sanctus

A part of the requiem.

Benedictus

A part of the requiem, "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord."

Agnus Dei

A part of the requiem.

Lux Aeterna

A part of the requiem, "May Eternal Light Shine Upon Them."

Chanson

The French word for madrigal, a secular song.

Motet

A sacred song written for the Church.

Magnificat

A song prayer to the Virgin Mary.

Madrigal

A secular song, often a cappella and polyphonic.

Opera

A musical form consisting of arias (long songs expressing emotion) and recitative (dialogue sung).

Linear Perspective

A technique in art that creates the illusion of depth and space.

Titian

A renowned artist of the Venetian School known for his mastery of color.

Josquin De Prez

A musician known for matching the mood of the music to the lyrics.

Michelangelo

Known for sculptures like David and Pieta.

Donatello

Known for the sculpture of David.

Da Vinci

Known for paintings like the Last Supper and Mona Lisa.

Victoria

Composer of "O Magnum Mysterium."

DePrez

Composer of "El Grillo."

Palestrina

Composer of "Sicut Cervus."

Monteverdi

Composer of the opera "L'Orfeo."