| A | B |
|---|
| Renaissance | "rebirth"; period of renewed interest in the classics |
| classical | referring to the cultures of ancient Greece & Rome |
| humanism | philosophy that emphasizes the individual |
| perspective | appearance of distance or depth on a flat surface |
| patron | person who supports the arts with money |
| found/founded | start; establish |
| prosperous | economically successful; wealthy |
| city-states | independent state consisting of a city and surrounding land |
| republic | a government where people elect their representatives |
| Venice | a powerful city-state in Italy |
| humanities | areas of study that focus on human life & culture |
| ethics | moral values & behavior |
