The study of the subjects that emphasize the actions and abilities of humans.

is a politician and poet who wrote "The Divine Comedy" first person to write in Italian instead of Latin.

Is the period that followed the middle ages that is defined by the love of art and education. "Rebirth"

Writer who wrote "The Prince" for advice to rulers. Better to be feared than loved. Also said, "the end justify the means." Meaning you can do whatever you want as long as you win.(not a good idea today)

wrote the famous book, Don Quixote, in which he pokes fun at the middle ages. First writer in Spanish. First modern novel.

He described the importance of studying history or you will be bound to repeat it. He is often considered the Father of Humanism as he rediscovered many ancient texts and had them translated for all.

A German man that invented the printing press in the mid 1400s that used moveable type.

Architect, painter, sculptor, painted the entire ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

A German painter that studied anatomy...painted nature in such detail we can determine plant species by his paintings.

was a trader and traveler from Venice. Took a 20 year journey to China and back.

wrote poetry and over 30 plays of comedy, tragedy and history. "All the world's a stage"

Founder of modern human anatomy

was the head of a powerful banking family of Florence Italy. Helped the city become the center for art.

A Dutch priest who criticized corrupt clergy in a book named The Praise of Folly.

architect, painter, sculptor, inventor; drew flying machines, human biology and painted the Mona Lisa, Last Supper

Founding father of Renaissance architecture. Best known for his work on the Duomo in Florence.  Artist, Sculptor, inventor, architect

First professional female writer in France.  Her writing was instrumental in introducing the concept of equality and justice for women in medieval France

Flemish painter known for his Peasant Wedding and other paintings of common folk.

Queen of England that supported the arts and increased trade and exploration for her country.