The Renaissance Word Search
The Renaissance, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the terms and ideas of a school subject sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: HUMANISM, RENAISSANCE, PATRONAGE, CLASSICAL, SCULPTURE, PAINTING, PERSPECTIVE, MEDICI, VATICAN, REFORMATION, PRINTING, GUTENBERG.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
The Renaissance word list, defined
- HUMANISM /hjuːˈmænɪzəm/ · noun
- A philosophical and cultural movement that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers critical thinking and evidence over acceptance of dogma or authority. Related: humanitarianism, secularism, rationalism, liberalism.
- RENAISSANCE /rɪˈnɛsəns/ · noun
- A cultural and intellectual movement in Europe in the 14th to 17th centuries, characterized by a revival of classical Greek and Roman culture and a flowering of artistic and scientific achievement. A revival of interest in a particular area of study or activity. Related: revival, renaissance man, rebirth, resurgence.
- PATRONAGE /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/ · noun
- The support or patronage of an artist, writer, or other creative person, especially by a wealthy or influential person. The state of being a patron or supporter. Related: sponsorship, patronship, support, endorsement.
- CLASSICAL /ˈklæsɪkəl/ · adjective
- Relating to the ancient Greek and Roman world, or representing a long-established, traditional standard of excellence in art, literature, music, or thought. More broadly, it describes forms that are conventional or time-honoured rather than modern or experimental. Related: traditional, classic, conventional, time-honoured.
- SCULPTURE /skʌltʃər/ · noun
- A three-dimensional work of art created by shaping or combining hard materials such as stone, wood, or metal, or by casting or welding. Related: statue, monument, carving, model.
- PAINTING /pˈeɪntɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- A picture made by applying paint to a surface, or the act of applying paint to a surface. A work of art created by applying paint to a surface. Related: artwork, picture, image, sketch.
- PERSPECTIVE /ˈpɜːrspɛktɪv/ · noun
- A particular attitude or way of thinking about something; a point of view. A view or aspect of something considered in relation to its position in space or time. Related: view, point of view, attitude, stance.
- REFORMATION /rɪˈfɔːrməʊʃən/ · noun
- A major change in the way something is done or organized, especially in a church or a country. A movement in the 16th century that led to the Protestant churches separating from the Roman Catholic Church. Related: renewal, reorganization, revolution, transformation.
- PRINTING /ˈprɪntɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- The process of producing printed materials, such as books, magazines, and newspapers, by transferring ink onto paper or other materials. To produce printed materials, especially by transferring ink onto paper or other materials. Related: impression, engraving, engravings, lithography.
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