Humanism and the Arts
Renaissance artists, architects, etc., found inspiration from _______________.
Renaissance artists, architects, etc., found inspiration from the Greeks and Romans.
A new way of __________, which helped start the __________.
A new way of thinking, which helped start the Renaissance.
What was the language spoken by European scholars? Who was this language originally spoken by?
- Latin
- It was originally spoken by the Romans
People can use r__________ skills
People can use reasoning skills
What is 1 example of a topic taught by a humanist teacher?
Answers could include Greek and Roman writings, ethics/morality, and persuasiveness.
What did patrons do? What type of people did they include?
Patrons were people who paid artists to create pieces, and had a big role in promoting the arts during the Renaissance. Patrons included wealthy merchants, the government, and the church.
Where did humanism start?
The northern Italian city-states
Writers focused on _________________________.
Writers focused on expressing their thoughts and emotions.
People can achieve great things through__________.
People can achieve great things through learning.
Teachers encouraged students to have a __________ attitude.
Teachers encouraged students to have a curious, questioning, open, etc., attitude.
Renaissance painters and architects raised the status of their profession from __________ to __________.
Renaissance painters and architects raised the status of their profession from skilled labourer to artist.
What does "classical civilization" mean?
Greek and Roman civilizations
In the early Renaissance, writers did what?
In the early Renaissance, writers translated the pieces of Roman and Greek writers and copied their styles.
The belief in the d__________ and p__________ of the individual
The belief in the dignity and potential of the individual
What does "educating the whole child" mean?
Training young people’s characters, bodies, and minds
List 3 common themes found in the arts during the Renaissance.
Answers could include the human body, the natural world, the individual, the present world, beauty, and human excellence.
Humanist ideas mainly spread among __________ and __________ people.
Humanist ideas mainly spread among wealthy and educated people.
What is the definition of the word "vernacular"?
Ordinary language spoken by everyday people of a region
Humanists though that to be cultured, people should __________ and __________.
Humanists though that to be cultured, people should read books and look at art.
What is civic humanism?
The belief that being a responsible citizen meant educating yourself about political issues and history and working to improve society. This was believed to be the duty of everyone in society.
What were 3 characteristics of the architecture?
Answers could include symmetry, proportion, columns, domes, arches, detailed art or design, and painted interiors.
They encouraged people to develop their __________, and to use them for __________ and __________.
They encouraged people to develop their minds, talents, skills, gifts, etc., and to use them for the good of society and the glory of God.
What did the Islamic civilization do with classical writings/knowledge? (2 things)
The Islamic civilization preserved and further developed the knowledge of the Classical civilization.
What is the first and last name of this humanist scholar?
F__________ P__________
Francesco Petrarch
What are 3 ways people can practice civic humanism in our current time?
Answers could include voting, advocating for causes you believe in, volunteering, educating/informing yourself on current politics, running in elections, etc.