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The Renaissance

1. They wanted to study classic texts and they popularized the study of classical education
2. They went from eating plain food and wearing rough clothes to expensive clothes and mansions
3. They became patrons for artists to have portraits of themselves painted 
4. They made paintings and sculptures of prominent people in society
5. They wrote for self expression or to portray the individuality of their subjects 
6. Petrarch wrote poetry in Italian and Latin; Boccaccio wrote a series of realistic stories 


1. Renaissance- the revival of art and learning
    Humanism- an intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements
    Secular- the basic spirit of the Renaissance society
    Patrons- someone who gives financial support
    Perspective- showing three dimensions on a flat surface
    Vernacular-  someone's native language
2. The most important advantage was returning education. They were at a peaceful time and were able to learn about Greek and Roman culture.
3. Renaissance men could dance, sing, write, and was a skilled wrestler, rider, and swordsman. Renaissance women know the classics, are better educated, and are charming.   
4. Italy had urban cities while most of Europe was rural, so people came to the cities to exchange ideas.
5. They became patrons and supported the artists.

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