Popes of the Roman Catholic Church ruled the middle section. ... They fought wars against each other and against smaller neighboring states to increase their power. ... The slopes above Vinci lead to Mount Albano, a high peak where Leonardo later hiked and made observations about the atmosphere. ... By the age of 21 Leonardo was a skilled painter, Verrocchio permitted him to help with an important painting of the Baptism of Christ. ... When the French governor of Milan died in 1511, political changes forced Leonardo to leave the city once again. ...

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The middle class consisted of shopkeepers and professionals. ... The Renaissance was known for many advances in politics and medicine. ... During the Renaissance art and music became big in its own power. ... When the middle ages ended, cities, and buildings were all small with nearly no color or life to them. ... The Catholic Church plays a big role in shaping the political system. ...

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An act of power over nature. ... Middle Kingdom Senusret III 89 65 He appears depressed/worried, not idealistic or heroic. ... VOCABULARY Amarna style: Art created during the reign of Akhenaton, which features a more relaxed figure style than in Old and Middle Kingdom art Engaged column: a column that is not freestanding but attached to a wall Hieroglyphics: Egyptian writing using symbols or pictures as characters Hypostyle: a hall in an Egyptian temple that has a roof supported by a dense thicket of columns In situ: a Latin expression that means that something is in its original location K...

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