Unit 5 The Renaissance Vocabulary

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scaffold

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a temporary platform on which a person stands or sits while working high above the ground

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spirit

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the most important characteristics or qualities of something

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patron

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a person who gives money and support to an artist in exchange for works of art

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uncharted

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unknown; not previously explored or experienced

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visionary

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having a powerful or far-reaching imagination

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Renaissance

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a period of great cultural and artistic revival in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century.

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humanism

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a cultural and intellectual movement that emphasized human potential and achievements.

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perspective

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a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and space on a flat surface.

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fresco

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a technique of mural painting on freshly laid wet plaster.

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anatomy

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the study of the structure of the body and its parts.