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AP Euro Unit 1 vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Medici family | Italian family of the republic of Florence who wielded great power due to their involvement in politics, trade, and banking |
| Cosimo de medici | Powerful banker and politician of Florence. Established the Medici family as effective rulers. Was known for being a patron of the arts |
| Sforza Family | Powerful family in control of Milan during the Renaissance |
| Petrarch | Founder of Renaissance Humanism, emphasizing the study of Classical authors from antiquity |
| Giovanni Pico Della Mirandola | Author of the Oration on the Dignity of Man, a book that emphasized Renaissance Humanism but focusing on humans as unique creatures with great dignity |
| Leonardo Bruni | Italian humanist and first modern historian. Earliest person to write using the three-period view of history |
| Baldassare Castiglione | Italian diplomat and author of The Book of the Courtier, a book dealing with the etiquette and morality of nobles in the royal courts |
| Donatello | Italian sculptor known for his bronze and wooden works. Famous work includes the bronze statue of David |
| Leonardo da Vinci | Italian artist, engineer, scientist, humanist, etc. Widely thought to epitomize Renaissance humanism. Famous works include the Mona Lisa, The Vitruvian Man, and the last Supper |