Renacimiento

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the geographical origin?Italian city-states, most notably Florence, around the 14th century
2. What is the core philosophical tenet?Humanism, emphasizing human agency, reason, and the study of classical antiquity
3. What was the Renacimiento and when did it happen?The Renacimiento, meaning "rebirth," was a time from the 14th to the 16th centuries when art, science, and learning grew a lot in Europe.
4. Why did the Renacimiento start in Florence?Florence had many traders, rich merchants who wanted to show off, and old Greek and Roman ruins and books, so it became a place where new ideas could grow.

Humanism: An intellectual movement that emphasized the study of classical literature and focused on human potential and achievements.
Patronage: The financial support provided by wealthy individuals, families, or institutions to artists, scholars, and writers.
Linear Perspective: An artistic technique used to create a realistic illusion of depth and space on a flat surface.
Sfumato: An artistic technique of blurring or softening sharp outlines by subtle blending of colors or tones, creating a hazy effect.