Renaissance Vocabulary

To maintain power by whatever means necessary

The language of ordinary people in a certain location

A famous church in Florence that was painted by Michelangelo

This wealthy and powerful family ruled over Florence

This person is considered a true "Renaissance Man". He is famous for the "Mona Lisa" and the "Last Supper"

This city was the center of the Renaissance in Italy

Placing importance on the human body in its natural form

This man invents the printing press

This time period focused on a rebirth of culture

A person who financially supports the arts