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DSST 3: Early Renaissance (10%)
Itay; Northern Europe
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Art History
Undergraduate 1
04/07/2010

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Term
Humanism
Definition
Philosophy of emphasizing the worth of the individuals rational abilities of humankind and the human potential for good
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Contrapposto
Definition
An asymmetrical placement of limbs around a central axis
Term
Medici
Definition
Powerful banker family that was very important as art patrons
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One-Point Linear Perspective
Definition
Invented by Brunelleschi, used to create rendering of ancient buildings in Rome
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Trompe I'oell
Definition
"Trick of the eye" designed to make the viewer believe it is a 3 dimensional object
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Sacra Conversazione
Definition
Holy conversation
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Polyptych
Definition
Many paneled altarpiece
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Triptych
Definition
Three paneled altarpiece
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Diptych
Definition
Two paneled altarpiece
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Annunciation
Definition
When Archangel Gabriel tells Mary she's giving birth to Jesus
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Disguised Symbolism
Definition
Everyday objects which have a higher meaning in art
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Donor
Definition
A person that commissioned the art work and is also in the art piece itself
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Illuminated Manuscript
Definition
Hand written book with illustrations
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Atmospheric Perspective
Definition
The illusion of depth by dulling colors and lessening detail. Also could work towards a neutral blue hue going further back.
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Grisaille
Definition
Painting that looks like stone or statuary
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Johan Gutenberg
Definition
Developed the print making process
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Woodcut
Definition
First printmaking style. Protruding wood makes the print.
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Engraving
Definition
Ingrained into a metal plate for printmaking
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Proto-Renaissance
Definition
Precursor to the Renaissance
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Renaissance
Definition
Rebirth and returning to the classics
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Duomo
Definition
House of God
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Nativity
Definition
Birth of Jesus
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Fresco
Definition
Process of Layers - Rough layer of plaster, rough draft of drawing, final smooth plaster layer Buon, then Secco
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Buon Fresco
Definition
Working while the plaster is wet for the main painting pigments
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Fresco Secco
Definition
Working while the plast3er is dry; details
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