Giovanni Santi

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Giovanni Santi born?Circa 1435
2. Where was Giovanni Santi born?Colbordolo, Duchy of Urbino, Italy
3. When did Giovanni Santi die?August 1, 1494, in Urbino
4. What is Giovanni Santi known for?Italian Renaissance painter and poet; father and early mentor of Raphael Sanzio
5. What is the career?Court painter to Federico da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino
6. What is the artistic lineage?Studied under Piero della Francesca; influenced by Fiorenzo di Lorenzo

Duchy of Urbino: A historical state in central Italy, known as a significant center of Renaissance art and culture.
Patronage: The support given by wealthy individuals or institutions to artists, musicians, or writers.
High Renaissance: The peak period of Renaissance art, roughly from the late 15th to the early 16th century, featuring masters like Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael.