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17th century, Bubonic Plague, helps transition from feudalism to government
The Black Death
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Proto-Renaissance
Precursor to the Renaissance
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Loggia
Porch or portico, covered area outdoors
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Quatrefoil
 - This thing. Found often in Gothic architecture
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Maniera Greca
Greek style
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Buon Fresco
"True" fresco. Fine, thing layer of wet plaster, painted on top, becomes part of wall.
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Fresco Secco
Painting on dry plaster, usually for details.
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Book of Hours
prayer book
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Grisaille
painting in greytones to make it look like stone
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Tapestry
Woven objects, used for decoration; improving acoustics
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Altarpiece
painting placed on or near the altar. Opened on Sunday and special holidays
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Polyptych
Painting with more than three panels
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Disguised symbolism
Everyday objects with a higher meaning
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Annunciation
Gabriel appearing to Mary
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Atmospheric (Aerial) Perspective
Gradually gets lighter the further back it goes
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Humanism
Philosophy focusing on human form; on potential of humanity; inherent goodness of man
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