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| "School of Athens", which was a gathering of great thinkers and scientists, including Plato and Aristotle. |
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| What were some main points from "The Prince"? |
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- Stressed that "the end justifies the means".
- Urged rulers to use whatever means necassary to achieve goals.
- Claimed that it is safer to be feared than loved.
- Argued that honest rulers achieved less than those who ignored their promises.
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| What were people's views on Machiavelli? |
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Critics: Claimed that he was inspired by the Devil.
Defenders: Claimed that he was an enemy of corruption and was just providing a realistic look at politics. |
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| Painted Sistine Chapel and made the sculpture "David". |
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| Who is Leonardo Da Vinci? |
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| Painted Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. |
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| Designed life-like statue of soldier on horseback. |
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| Spread Italian Renaissance ideas in Germany after visiting Italy to study Italian art and paintings. |
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| Who are Jan and Hubert Van Eyck? |
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| Developed the use of oil paint in the 1400s. Portrayed townspeople in religious scenes. |
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| Portrayed lively scenes of peasant life and daily life. |
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| Who is Peter Paul Rubens? |
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| Blended realistic scenes with classical themes; portrayed many figures from classical past. |
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| How did Renaissance art reflect humanist concerns? |
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- Secular and religious themes.
- Used Greek and Roman settings.
- Depicted worldly subjects.
- Portrayed well-known individuals.
- Emphasized realism.
- Used perspective.
- Used shading.
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