Chapter 13 The Renaissance

Elizabeth Age

A time period known after the Queen, Elizabeth I

William Shakespeare

The most famous writer of the Renaissance times who wrote the famous play, Romeo and Juliet

Vernacular

A book written in their native language

Johann Gutenberg

Used movable type to create the printing press

Michelangelo

Was a known artist who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

Perspective

a drawing technique

Printing press

a machine that pressed paper against a full tray of inked movable type

Humanism

a way of thought that focuses on human beings and their potential for achievements

Silk Roads

an ancient trade route

Renaissance

the growth of cities and trade in Europe

Petron

wealthy families who supported artists

Leonardo da Vinci

Artist from the Renaissance who painted the Mona Lisa