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Renaissance Vocab

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Renaissance a great flowering of culture, based on classical Greek and Roman ideas and art,that began in Italy in the Late Middle Ages and spread throughout Europe; French word for‘rebirth’
city-state Large, self-governing cities and their surrounding communities and farms
classical art Influenced by the styles and techniques of ancient Greece and Rome
Humanism A philosophy that tries to balance religious faith with an emphasis on individual dignity and an interest in nature and human society
patron A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity
republic A form of government in which cities elect representatives to rule for them
guild An organization of people in the same craft ortrade; business groups
Humanities Collective areas of study that focus on human life and culture
rhetoric Study of persuasive language
ethics Study of moral values and behavior
Individualism The belief in the importance of an individual’s achievements and dignity
secular Not religious, or not connected with religion
commission To give an order for or authorize the production of
architecture The art and science of building
engineering The application of science and math to solve problems
logic The study of correct reasoning
vernacular Common, everyday language of ordinary people
Renaissance man A person with many talents or areas of knowledge
printing press Renaissance invention; made possible the mass production of printed books and other texts; increased literacy
playwright a person who writes plays
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