European Civic and Artistic Development

Flashcards covering the cultural, political, and artistic development of Italian cities and the revival of ancient Roman influences.

What factors fostered civic sense and self-respect among people in European cities?

The prosperity, political liberty, and social unity of the cities.

Which concepts from the ancient Roman Empire began to spread throughout Italy?

Revived interest in the concepts of law and order, and governance.

A section of the population well-versed in which subjects turned their attention to commercial pursuits?

Ancient Roman law and the Latin language.

The shift toward commercial pursuits sparked a renewed interest in which areas?

Classical languages, literature, institutions and antiquity.

What did each city aspire to become under the cultural revival?

A centre of art and literature.

What specific remnants of ancient Rome were sought out, collected, and preserved?

Paintings, manuscripts, and architectural remains.

What did rulers realize would be a better way to leave a lasting legacy than waging wars?

Commissioning grand buildings and fostering art and literature.

What types of religious structures did wealthy patrons promote the construction of?

Parish churches, monasteries, nunneries, and cathedrals.

Which Italian cities are specifically mentioned as centers for the patronage of the arts?

Florence, Milan, Rome, and Venice.

Under whose patronage did people seek out and preserve the remnants of ancient Rome?

Rulers and clergy.