Italian Renaissance

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Cause of lost ancient Greek and Roman art/literature?

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Disorder from fighting between kingdoms.

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In which century did scholars in Italy rediscover Greek and Roman writings and art?

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1300s

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Sources of Greek and Roman texts and artifacts for Italian scholars?

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Constantinople in the Ottoman Empire

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Languages Renaissance writers learned for ancient texts:

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Greek and Latin

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Main focus of Renaissance artists?

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Realistic depiction of the human form

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Intellectual movement emphasizing liberal arts in the Renaissance.

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Humanism

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Renaissance Man

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A well-rounded and accomplished individual in all fields

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Shift from celebrating God to secular achievements during Renaissance.

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From celebrating God to celebrating secular achievements.

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Main reasons for Renaissance spread:

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Wealth from trade & invention of the printing press.

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Wealthy class of merchants and bankers in cities like Cologne and Paris was established due to:

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Trade and banking