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Title: 15 - Early Renaissance

Description: Chapter 15 Terms

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Created: 01/07/2007 15:12:06

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Quattrocento
 Definition
the 1400's
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campanile
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bell tower
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anecdotes
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short stories, particularly about artists, which became popular during the Renaissance
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predella
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a decorated stand to hold an altarpiece
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Usury
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taking advantage of someone
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Atonement
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penance to make up for sins
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The Seven Virtues
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temperance, prudence, faith, charity, fortitude, justice, hope — important ideals at this time
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The Seven Vices
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pride, lust, gluttony, sloth, covet, envy, anger
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Neoplatonic
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"New teachings of Plato" — showing a return to classicism
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humanism
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interest in humanity and the body, a Classical interest
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Types of Perspective
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linear (vanishing point), atmospheric (aerial), forshortening
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capitalism
 Definition
free-market, which led to the patronage of art
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baptistery
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circular building near church where people were baptized
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gold leaf
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thin layer of gold that was incorporated into paintings in the Byzantine style, and continued throughout the use of tempera paint
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Saint Sebastian
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saint who was martyred by arrows
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Duomo
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the Florentine cathedral, characterized by its dome (designed by Brunelleschi)
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