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Chapter 3
The Spirit of the Renaissance
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| uncharted, adj. | unknown; not previously explored or experienced |
| spirit, n. | the most important characteristics or qualities of something |
| genius, n. | a person having extraordinarily high intelligence |
| commission, v. | to hire an artist to produce a work of art |
| betrayal, n. | the act of being disloyal to and dishonest with someone who trusts you |
| fresco, n. | a style of painting in which the artist first applies a layer of plaster onto a wall and then paints directly on the wet plaster; once dry, the paint and plaster become a part of the wall |
| restore, v. | to return something to an earlier or original condition by cleaning or repairing it |
| refinement, n. | a small change that improves something |
| portrait, n. | a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person that usually only includes the person’s head and shoulders |
| visionary, adj. | having a powerful or far-reaching imagination |