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andy The Florentine Spark
Just a little peephole and a mirror, watch the whole world line up under the Florentine sky!
andy The father of humanism argued that studying history, literature, and philosophy makes people better citizens and fully realized
andy Classical marble arches and columns frame idealized human figures painted with rich lapis blue
andy Construct the massive brick dome to discover how Renaissance geniuses solved impossible engineering challenges.
The financial support or encouragement given by a sponsor to an artist, writer, or organization. In fifteenth-century Florence, the Medici family used their wealth to fund artists, fueling the early Renaissance.
In which Italian city did the early Renaissance primarily begin due to its wealth and trade?
Which wealthy Florentine banking family famously funded artists like Donatello and Michelangelo?
What architectural masterpiece did Filippo Brunelleschi complete in Florence without using traditional wooden scaffolding?
What core philosophy of the Renaissance emphasized human potential, reason, and the study of classical antiquity?
Which empire's fall in 1453 caused Greek scholars to flee to Italy with ancient manuscripts?
Which ancient civilizations did Renaissance thinkers look back to for inspiration and knowledge?
Who is widely considered the father of humanism for recovering lost letters by Cicero?