Humanism
A person who adopts a system of thought that centres on humans and their values, capacities, and worth; concern with the interest, needs and welfare of humans.
A humanist.
What does the word Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
How long did the Renaissance last?
Around 2 centuries (1400s to about 1600)
What are the two "Classic Civilizations"?
Greek and Roman civilizations.
The language commonly spoken by people who live in that region.
Vernacular
Who was Francesco Petrarch?
He was a humanist thinker of the early Renaissance who saw the classical past as a glorious time.
Two Christian perspective ancient writers.
Aristotle and Plato.
4 main things humanists believed.
1. Power of reason (thinking to find the truth for yourself)
2. Have an open, curious, and questioning mind
3. learning can help you achieve great things
4. You should be skilled through your mind, body, and spirit
5 key elements of Renaissance paintings
What were contemporary scholars interested in?
Classical ideas of society, politics, history, and the arts.
How many Greek manuscripts did Giovanni Aurispa bring to Europe in one year?
240
similaritys between the Medieval vs Renaissance
both, share a deep foundation in Christian religion, strict social hierarchies, and an agrarian economy