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Unit 2
The Renaissance: Art and Culture
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| expression | the act of telling or showing thoughts or feelings; communications |
| cultural | 1.of or relating to the fine arts (painting, music, etc.);2. of or relating a particular group of people and their habits, traditions, and beliefts |
| revolutionary | causing or relating to a great change |
| inspire | to influence or provide an idea about what to do or create |
| philosophy | the study of knowledge and truth (philosphers) |
| economy | the system by which goods and services are made, bought, and sold |
| values | strongly held beliefs about what is important |
| intellect | intelligence; the ability to think in a logical way (adj. intellectual) |
| patron | a person who gives money and support to an artist in exchange for works of art (patrons) |
| rivalry | competition; a situation in which people or groups are competing with each other |
| dome | a large, rounded roof or ceiling |
| guild | an organized group of people who make or sell specific goods |
| lottery | a system used to decide who will get something based on choosing names or numbers by chance |
| stance | a way of standing |
| embodiment | someone or something that is a representation or example of an idea, concept, et. |
| apprentice | to learn a skill or trade by working with a skilled craftsman for a period of time |
| theme | the main subject being discussed in a piece of writing or depicted in a piece of art |