Renaissance 1
What does 'Renaissance' mean?
It means 'Rebirth' in French.
What are some notable cultural events during the Renaissance?
Martin Luther's papers and new Christian denominations like the Protestant Reformation, the huge focus on art that is still respected as high quality today, the invention of Gutenberg's printing press, Christopher Columbus set sail
Who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo, in Fresco which is painted plaster and lasts a very long time!
What was so influential/important about the environment of Florence?
The land was very fertile and rich, the textile industry helped build wealth, more wealth meant more ease which allowed for more creation and appreciation of art.
What was one of the three key ideas of the Reformation during the Renaissance?
Scriptures alone- scripture is the only reliable authority
Faith alone- a person is saved by faith alone, not works
Priesthood of the believer- Jesus is the only mediator people need and people can come close to God themselves
Who created the famous marble sculpture of David?
Michelangelo
What brought about the Renaissance?
After the Crusades people were more interested in learning about new ideas.
Europe's social structure changed and people had more freedoms. No more feudal system. This allowed people to focus more on beauty, learning, and art.
What was the goal of Renaissance education?
To make someone a more well-rounded person by learning about the arts along with other things
Renaissance humanists believed that learning the humanities could help people improve themselves.
Name one of Leonardo da Vinci's famous paintings.
The Last Supper, The Mona Lisa, etc
Compare and contrast how northern and southern Europe were influenced by religion during the Renaissance.
see book
What are 'the humanities'?
learning topics like: literature, philosophy, art, history, grammar, and speech
Classes that have to do with people.
What characterized art during the Renaissance? What themes and styles?
classical, realistic, and religious art
How did the Reformation spread throughout Europe?
The printing press that helped spread Martin Luther's writings
What is Renaissance humanism?
The philosophy during the Renaissance to learn about things later called 'the humanities' or the topic of human interests.
ex: literature, philosophy, art, history, grammar, and speech
Who are three famous Renaissance artists?
Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Raphael, Sandro Botticelli,