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Today we are working on questions in the text and then a powerpoint for the second half of class. We held a class tally on whether we should have our computers open or not. I voted computers because I would much rather type my textbook answers somewhere than write them down. I hate the length of small notebook paper and I would rather type them. The vote was 11 to 10 so it was very close.
1st half of class
1. Renaissance- was a period in European history from 1300 to 1600 where a new interest in culture led to changes in art, learning, and views of the world

Humanism- is an intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements

Secular- means worldly rather than spiritual and concerned with the here and now

Patrons- are people who financially support artists

Perspective- an art technique that shows three dimensions on a flat surface.

Vernacular- is everyday language of the people in a region or country.

3. A Renaissance man who excelled in many feilds was praised as a "universal man". A young man should be witty, well educated, know how to dance, sing, play music, and write poetry. Renaissance women were expected to be charming. They were also expected to inspire art but not to create it. 

4. It had thriving cities with a wealthy merchant class, and the classical hertitage of ancient Greece.

5. They beautified Rome and other cities by spending copious amounts on the arts. They also became patrons by financially supporting artists. They had their portraits painted in public squares as well.