Unit 1 ID Terms AP Euro

Commercial Revolution

The transformation of the European economy as a result of changes in business procedures and growth in trade

Medici Family

Powerful Italian family, had a political dynasty, ruled Florence for majority of Renaissance. Contributed to art and science

Balance Power

Where no state is powerful enough to dominate all others, prevents any single entity from becoming too dominant

Humanism

A program of study designed by Italians that emphasized the critical study of Latin and Greek literature with the goal of understanding human nature

Virtù

The quality of being able to shape the world according to ones own will

Francesco Petrarch

Italian scholar and poet, considered one of the earliest humanists. He rediscovered classical texts

Pico Della Mirandola

An Italian Renaissance philosopher, famous for ‘oration on the dignity of man’, considered a key text of humanism

Niccolo Machiavelli

Politician, historian, philosopher, and writer, known for ‘the prince’

Baldassare Castiglione

Courtier, diplomat, soldier, and authors, known for his book

Vernacular

The native language of a population, during Renaissance period, there was growth in using vernacular languages in literature

Desiderius Erasmus

A Dutch philosopher and theologian who was one of the most important scholars of the northern renaissance. Critic of church abused ( guy from picture)

Naturalism

Represents subjects truthfully, or realistically. It makes the world look as it appears

Geometric perspective

Mathematical system used to create the illusion of depth and three dimension space on a two dimensional surface ( linear perspective)

Classicism

Interest in art, literature, and philosophy of Ancient Greece and Rome. Emphasizes balance and order

Michelangelo

Sculpter, painter, architect, poet. Known for power and symbolism

Raphael

Known artist for visual achievement

Leonardo da vinci

Painter, sculpter, inventor, musician, scientists, writer, geolistst. Famous works include Mona Lisa and the last supper

Filippo Brunelleschi

Engineer, known for his pioneering work on linear perspective and for designing the dome of the Florence Cathedral

Jan van eyck

Painter who was a pioneer of oil painting. He is known for detailed realism and master of light and color

Pieter bruegel the elder

Painter and printmaker, known for landscapes and peasant scenes

Patronage

Financial support of writers and artist by cities, groups, and individuals, often to produce specific works or works in specific styles