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Renaissance
A period of renewed interest and flourishing in art, literature, and learning in Europe, beginning in Italy in the 14th century.
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Humanism
An intellectual movement during the Renaissance that focused on worldly subjects rather than religious issues, celebrating human potential and achievements.
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Medici Family
A powerful banking family in Florence that controlled the city-state government and were notable patrons of the arts.
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Filippo Brunelleschi
An architect who designed the Il Duomo Cathedral in Florence and studied the Parthenon for inspiration.
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Leonardo da Vinci
A Renaissance artist known for masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, also noted for his scientific notebooks.
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Niccolò Machiavelli
An Italian humanist and political theorist, known for his work The Prince, which discusses power dynamics and political realism.
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Erasmus
A Dutch humanist who criticized church corruption and advocated for the translation of the Bible into the vernacular.
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William Shakespeare
The most famous writer of the Renaissance period, known for his plays, including tragedies, comedies, and history.
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Johann Gutenberg
Inventor of the printing press, which revolutionized the spread of literature and ideas, using movable type.
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Renaissance Art
Art from the Renaissance period, characterized by a focus on realism, human emotion, and the use of perspective.
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Machiavellian Politics
A political philosophy that emphasizes the use of cunning and deceit in statecraft, derived from Machiavelli's teachings.
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Donatello
A Renaissance sculptor known for his realistic sculptures and the bronze statue of David.
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Raphael
A Renaissance painter and architect known for his paintings of the Madonna and The School of Athens.
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Utopia
A book by Sir Thomas More that describes an ideal society where all needs are met and private property is eliminated.
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The Scientific Revolution
A period of advancements in scientific thought and methods, leading to significant discoveries and changes in how we understand the natural world.
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