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Unit I Journal Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14 Howard Quattlebaum His-102-I02 Midlands Tech Unit I Journal Chapter 11 Historic Terms: Renaissance: --Rediscovery of Greek/Roman classical culture: In the rediscovery of Greek/Roman classical culture Greek scientific and philosophical works were available to western Europeans. It was an rebirth of classical learning and a clear rediscovery of the ancient Rome and Greece. The renaissance scholars and artist referred to the classical past and rejected religious thought of the middle ages referred to as the Dark Ages. They wanted to mirror image the art form of Classical Greece with a realistic depiction of human form. Christian scholars put fourth effort in bringing ancient writings and values into line with their own beliefs. This classical past became materialistic and commercialized over time. 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