Renaissance Terms

Patron

• A person who provides financial support for the arts.

• A type of artistic style or movement.

• A person who critiques art and artists.

• A government official overseeing cultural programs.

Venice

• An Italian city that by 1000 C.E. emerged as a major center of Mediterranean trade.

• A famous city in France known for its art and culture.

• A city in Spain known for its bullfighting tradition.

• A major port city in Greece famous for its ancient ruins.

Perspective

• A method of showing a three-dimensional scene on a flat surface so that it looks real.

• A technique used to create depth in photography.

• A style of painting that emphasizes abstract forms.

• A way to represent time in visual art.

Republic

• A form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws.

• A system where a single ruler holds absolute power.

• A type of government where citizens have no say in decision-making.

• A form of government that is ruled by a monarchy.

Guild

• A type of medieval castle

• An organization of people in the same craft or trade.

• A group of musicians performing together

• A political organization for trade regulations

Secular

• Concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters.

• Relating to religious beliefs and practices.

• Focused on spiritual growth and enlightenment.

• Dedicated to the study of ancient texts.

Papal

• Relating to the pope.

• A term for a religious festival.

• A type of ancient manuscript.

• A style of architecture.

Fresco

• A technique of mural painting executed upon freshly laid lime plaster.

• A style of painting using oil on canvas.

• A method of creating sculptures from clay.

• A form of digital art created using software.

Humanism

• A Renaissance intellectual movement focused on human potential and achievements.

• A medieval philosophy emphasizing divine intervention.

• A modern art movement that rejects classical forms.

• A scientific approach to understanding the universe.

Florence

• An Italian city-state and leading cultural center during the Renaissance.

• A famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

• A type of Italian pasta.

• A historical figure known for his contributions to science.