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