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- leonardo davinci considered by many as the representation of the renaissance why?
- he was skilled in almost every artistic effort
- why were wealthy citizens of italy likely to support or sponser art?
- as leaders of city states they saw art asquisitans as a way to improve status
- why did italy become the birthplace for renaissance movement?
- it was the home of ancient roman empire and great works surrounded and inspired writers and artists
- which word best describes the character of humanism?
- individual
- why is the writer Petrarch considered to be a humanist?
- his sonnets focused on worldy interests of romance and nature
- machiaveili is considered by some to be the father of modern political science why?
- he outlined the characteristics that an effective leader must have
- in what way did the printing press contribute to the spread of the renaissance movement?
- it brought ideas to the masses that were previously restriced to higher classes
- why was moveable type of printing press such a breakthrough for publishin?
- it made it possible to produce identical coppies faster and cheaper
- what was the purpose of such architectural features as large pointed arches in medevial europe architecture?
- to force ones eyes to look up toward the heavens
- the innovative architecture of mediaval europe is best reflected in which sculpture?
- churches
- what was the significance aboout the renaissance?
- it represented a time of challenging traditional beliefs
- in contrast with medival paintings, renaissance paintings are less likely to emphasize?
- religious themes
- how has the renaissance influenced modern society?
- it led to changes in art, politics, science, and exploration