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Baptistery
Building used for baptism, usually next to a church
Basilica
A Christian church building, often in the shape of a cross
Chiaroscuro
In drawing and painting, the treatment and use of light and dark, especially the gradations of light that produce the effect of modeling
Grisaille
A monochrome painting done mainly in neutral grays to simulate sculpture
Humanism
In the Renaissance, and emphasis on education and on expanding knowledge (especially classical and antiquity) the exploration of individual potential and a desire to excel and a commitment to civic responsibility and moral duty
International Style
A style of 14th and 15th century painting begun by Simone Martini. An adaptation of the French Gothic manner with Northern influences. Style appealed to the aristocracy because of the brilliant color, lavish costume, intricate ornament, and themes involving splendid processions of knights and ladies.
Patron
A wealthy person who pays artists and writers to produce their work
Guild
a union of people who practice a certain craft or make a product. They agree to certain standards, expectations, and guides.
Gilding
The art of process of applying gold leaf or a substance like gold to a surface.
Maesta
The Italian word for "majesty," designates an iconic formula of the enthroned Madonna with the child Jesus.
Perspective
An artistic technique that creates the appearance of three dimensions on a flat surface.
Pope
Known as the supreme pontiff, or the Roman pontiff, is the bishop of Rome, leader of the worldwide Catholic Church, and head of state.
Printing Press
A machine that used "moveable type" to create books, bibles, etc. Invented by Johann Guttenberg.
Protestants
Name of the churches that were formed as a result of protests against the Catholic Church.
Reformation
A religious movement that began in Europe in the 1500s as an attempt to reform the Catholic Church.
Renaissance
A period of European history from the 14th through the mid 17th century that produced new ideas that were reflected in the arts, philosophy, and literature.
Secular
Relating to earthly life rather than to religious or spiritual matters.
Sfumato
A painting technique developed by Leonardo da Vinci that focused on softening the transition between colors, mimicking an area beyond what the human eye is focusing on, or the out-of-focus plane.
Artist: Giotto Work: Lamentation
Artist: Duccio Work: Lamentation
Artist: Masaccio Work: The Holy Trinity
Artist: Lorenzo Ghiberti Work: The Gates of Paradise
Artist: Donatello Work: David
Artist: Leonardo da Vinci Work: Mona Lisa
Artist: Michelangelo Buonarotti Work: David
Artist: Michelangelo Buonarotti Work: Sistine Chapel Celling
Artist: Raphael Sanzio Work: The School of Athens
Artist: Raphael Sanzio Work: The Fire in the Borgo
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