Lost in the City of Flowers (The Histories of Idan Book 1) (30 page)

Signori
a
:
a noun signifying the government used by some Italian city states throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

T

Transep
t
:
a principal portion of the body of a church that often crosses the nave.

V

Va ben
e
:
means "OK" or "all right" in Italian
.

Vaul
t
:
an architectural term describing an arched structure used to secure a space with a ceiling or roof.

Verrocchio, de Andrea (b. 1435 – d. 1488
)
:
a sculptor and painter, he changed his given name
from Andrea di Michele di Francesco de’ Cioni to adopt the surname of the Master goldsmith under whom he was an apprentice. Andrea de Verrocchio was also the Maestro of his own workshop. His workshop is responsible for several pivotal sculptures of the Golden Age and for pupils including Leonardo da Vinci and Lorenzo di Credi.

Vespucci, Simonetta (b. 1453 – d. 1476
)
:
was a young noblewoman from Genoa and the wife of Marco Vespucci of Florence. Apart from being renowned as the greatest beauty of Florence, it is hypothesized that she is the model for several of Botticelli’s masterpieces, including
The Birth of Venus
.

Vinci, da Leonardo (b. 1377 – d. 1446
)
:
One of the most famous artists of all time. He is the definition of what many call a Renaissance man. Not only is he renowned for his artwork but also for his ingenuity in the fields of engineering, science, music, and architecture. In his later years, he moved to Milan and offered his services to the Sforza family. In his life, he completed very few paintings but he left an invaluable legacy for generations in the form of studies and inventions.

Z

Zi
o
:
Italian for "uncle."

Zi
a
:
Italian for "aunt."

About the Author

Maria Cristina Trujillo was born in the summer of 1987 at the Air Force Academy hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. As she grew up she lived in several states and countries along with her parents, two sisters, and brother. In 2005, Maria moved from Santiago, Chile to Miami, FL where she received her B.A. in Art History from Florida International University. While working towards her degree, she studied abroad in San Gemini, Italy. She went on to acquire her Master’s degree in art history with a focus in Latin American textiles. Since receiving her degrees, she has worked towards introducing art history to a broader audience. She is passionate about art as well as history and tries to conserve them in the memories of the present. Apart from writing while consuming toxic quantities of coffee, she loves to read, paint, cook, and explore the world beyond her front door.