Renaissance

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• This term is important due to the fact that it was sole idea that drove the Renaissance.  I put this term after Renaissance because the Renaissance brought back many ideas from the classical age.

1. Ancient Greece and Rome

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   • This is important as Ancient Greece and Rome's ideas were used during the Renaissance.  I put it under Rebirth of Classic Ideas due to the fact that the classic ideas came from Greece and Rome
2. Gutenberg

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   • Gutenberg was a crucial part of the rebirth of classical ideas due to the fact that he created a mechanical movable type printer, which could print out books easier.  I put him under classical ideas because he was crucial in spreading classical ideas through translating classical texts.
   1. Printing

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      • Printing was innovated drastically during the renaissance, as Gutenberg created a revolutionary way to print, so that many books were open to read and interpret.  I put printing under Gutenberg due to the fact that Gutenberg invented the Renaissance printer.
      1. Famous Printed Bible

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         • The Bible was an important part of the Renaissance, as it was mass produced by Gutenberg, which in turn, led to many people reading and interpreting the Bible themselves, instead of the church doing it for them.  I put the Bible under Gutenberg due to the fact that his machine created this Bible.
         1. Independent Thinking

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            • Independent thinking was very prominent in the Renaissance and was brought on from the printed bible, which people could read and interpret for themselves.  I put it under the Bible due to the fact that it brought on independent thinking.
3. Florence, Italy

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   • Florence was a city in Italy that was famous for being rich and starting the Renaissance.  During the Renaissance, Florence was home to many rich people who commissioned works from artists, which led to greater interest in art. I put Florence under rebirth of classical ideas because of the great advances that happened in the city in the Renaissance time period.
4. Patrons

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   • Patrons were a big part of the rebirth of classical ideas due to the fact that many large families commissioned artists, which led to classical ideas being used.  I put patrons under rebirth of classical ideas, as patrons helped relaunch these ideas
   1. Medici Family

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      • The Medici Family was a family that gained political power in the Renaissance.  They were a huge part of the Renaissance due to the fact that they endorsed art from many different artists, which started drawing inspiration from the classical era.  I put them under patrons due to the fact that they were patrons to many Renaissance artists

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• Art was important to the Renaissance because classical art was brought back during this time period.  I put it after Renaissance because Art was a huge part of the Renaissance

1. Leonardo da Vinci

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   • Leonardo da Vinci was an important Renaissance artist who made one of the most famous pieces of art, the Mona Lisa.  I put Leonardo da Vinci under art, as that is the profession that he is most known for
2. Donatello

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   • Donatello was a sculptor in the Renaissance, important for work such as David.  I put Donatello under art, as sculpture is a form of art
3. MIchelangelo

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   • Michelangelo was an important Renaissance artist, and was famous for beauty and emotion in his art.  I put him under art, as Michelangelo was considered the greatest artist when he was alive
4. Raphael

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   • Raphael was a famous Renaissance painter, and was famous for composition and clarity in his works.  I put him under art due to the fact that he is one of the most famous Renaissance artists
5. Perspective

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   • Perspective was a idea that emerged during the Renaissance, which revolves on making things look very realistic.  I put this under Art as perspective is a concept in art.

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• The Renaissance was a time of great advances in science due to the fact that many earlier theories were brought in to question, such as the idea that everything revolved around the Earth.  I put science under Renaissance due to the Renaissance forwarding science

1. Galileo

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   • Galileo was an important Renaissance scientist, and has been called father of observational astronomy, father of modern physics, and father of science.  I put Galileo under science due to him being an important Renaissance scientist
2. Copernicus

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   • Copernicus was a famous Renaissance astronomer who was known for creating the model of the universe revolving around the sun, not the earth, as people thought.  I put Copernicus under science due to the fact that astronomy is a type of science

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• During the Renaissance, architecture was also advanced, as it placed emphasis on symmetry, proportion, and geometry.  I put architecture under Renaissance because the Renaissance advanced architecture.

1. Brunelleschi

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   • Brunelleschi was a famous Renaissance architect most famous for creating the dome of the Florence Cathedral.  He did this by heavily depending on geometry and mirrors.   I put him under architecture, as he is most known for the Florence dome, which is architecture.

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• The Renaissance was a time of great change in many areas, such as the arts, medicine, architecture, science, printing, medicine, and humanism.  I put change under Renaissance as it was a key concept of the time period.

1. Humanism

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   • Humanism was a movement that began in the Renaissance, which challenged the catholic church.  They believed that god didn't control them, and derived goals of life from need and interest.  I put it under change as humanism was one example of change in the Renaissance
   1. Petrarch

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      •  Petrarch was a scholar and poet in the Renaissance time, famous for being one of the earliest humanists.  He is also famous for his poetry.  I put him under humanism because he has been called "Father of Humanism"
   2. Non Religious Themes

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      • Non Religious Themes were a huge part of the Renaissance due to the fact that they were partially created by humanism, which stated that people control their own future as opposed to the church, which stated that god controlled everything.  I put it under humanism due to the fact that humanism somewhat created these ideals.
2. Power of the Church and Kings Challenged

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   • During the Renaissance, churchs' and kings' powers were challenged due to the fact that people could read the bible for themselves, instead of before, when the church read it for them. I put this under change because this changed from the classical era.
3. Shakespeare

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   • Shakespeare was one of the most famous people in Renaissance, famous for writing classic plays such as Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet.  I put Shakespeare under change due to the fact that he expanded expectations on innovation through characterization.

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• Politics were important in the Renaissance due to the fact the the Medici Family was in power in the city of Florence.  This family encouraged a lot of art to be made.  Since this art was based on classical art, they directly impacted the start of the Renaissance.  I put politics under Renaissance due to the fact that it was a big part of the Renaissance

1. Machiavelli

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   • Machiavelli was a Renaissance politician who was most famous for writing a book called The Prince which acknowledged politics.  I put him under politics due to the fact that he was a politician and wrote political books too.

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• Medicine was heavily advanced during the Renaissance, as many books on the subject were released, and churches didn't control this knowledge nearly as much.  I put medicine under the Renaissance because medicine advanced significantly during this time

1. Vesalius

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   • Vesalius was a famous scientist in the Renaissance, and wrote a hugely successful book on human anatomy.  He was also considered the founder of modern human anatomy.  I put him under medicine due to the fact that anatomy has to do with medicine.