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| A philosophy that emphasizes the worth of the individual, the rational abilities of humankind, and the human potential for good. During the Italian Renaissance. Humanism was part of a movement that encouraged the study of classical greek and roman culture, often coming into conflict with the doctrines of the classical church. |
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| A bell tower, the root of the word is a kind of bias people have towards their town. Still very important in Italy, each town has a strong sense of self. |
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| Ghibeline is pro-emperor and Guelph is pro-pope. They clash over the Florence town hall. Guelph party wins and rebuilds the Palazzo della Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio). |
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| A masonry technique of laying rough-faced stones with sharply indented joints. Stone called pietra forte, meaning strong stone. |
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| Basilica of San Francesco |
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Built in honor of St. Francis from 1228-1253. - Built in Assisi - 3 levels – lower and upper church and crypt - Open, typical of Franciscan church because preaching is done a lot |
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| Born rich in Assisi, chooses life of a beggar. Died in 1226, named a saint 2 years later. |
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Typical Franciscan church with wide nave area, aimed at the largest public possible. |
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| Stance where weight is shifted, axis of hip is shifted, one leg engaged, on leg relaxed. Used a lot in ancient sculpture. |
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Paint in a mixture of pigment, egg yolk, and pigment. Done on wood panel primed with a layer of gesso (plaster), sometimes enforced with a layer of linen. Gold leafing first and then paint after. |
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| Pigment mixed with water and done on wet plaster. Painting must be done quickly before the plaster dries so it is necessary to pre-paint (Giornata). |
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| Forms along the horizon lose clarity as you get closer to the atmosphere, alteration of hue towards blue. |
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| Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy |
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| Given Burgundy by his brother, King of France Charles V. Important collector of art (as symbol of status). Builds Chartreuse monastery. |
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| A central post supporting the lintel of a large doorway where it is frequently decorated by sculpture. |
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| A tilted perspective, used as a tool to show a lot of details. |
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| Greytone in painting that mimics sculpture. |
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| An alterpiece, either carved or painted with a central panel and two wings. |
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| Had been unfinished for a long time because no one could build it. He uses a combination of medieval and Roman technology. It is based on pointed arches (meaning that the dome isn’t perfect half-circles). He created 2 separate domes and then attached them with a herringbone pattern that is light but strong and self-supporting. |
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| A building in Florence at the center of the city that was once a granary. Different guilds sponsored a competition to craft sculptures to be on the sides of the building. |
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| The base of an alterpiece |
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