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12/04/2008

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Renaissance
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A time period in Europe from 1350-1700, when there was a rebirth, or revival, of learning ideas from the Greeks and Romans about humans. This was blended with Medieval knowledge about God. The result was an explosion of learning new ideas.
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Republic
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A government whose head to state is not a monarch. The USA is a republic.
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Tyrant
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An absolut ruler, who ruled without considering the opinions of others. Government under a tyrant is called a tyranny.
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Mercenary
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Soldiers who work for pay. They will fight for whoever pays them.
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Humanism
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The study of human beings and their values and achievements, based on Greco-Roman Classical ideas.
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Realism
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Artistic style showing people and objects as they are in real life.
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Perspective
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Making depth appear (3D) on a flat surgace (2D wall or canvas), shown in Renaissance art.
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Horizon Line
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The imaginary line between ground and sky; first shown in Renaissance art.
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Vanishing Point
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A point in the distance where things are so small they can not be seen any more; shown in Renaissance art.
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