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World Cultures
Flashcards for the test 11/5/14
7 cards·by gbrockriede
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What is Humanism?
a Renaissance cultural movement that turned away from medieval scholasticism and revived
interest in ancient Greek and Roman thought.
What was Italy like Pre-Renaissance?
Plague 1348-1350; A shift toward thinking about life on Earth ; City States ; Church Rule
Who were the Medici Family?
A famous, rich family that ruled Florence Italy
What were patrons?
People who payed to have themselves painted into paintings; made them seem more important
What were some characteristics of Italian Art?
Humanism, Art and Literature, Religion, Self Awareness, Science
What was the book written by Baldassare Castiglione about how to be the perfect man/woman?
he Book of the Courtier
Niccolo Machiavelli wrote what famous quote?
¨the ends justify the means¨