Italian Renaissance
The “Renaissance” is known as an era of rebirth, what was reborn?
Knowledge of classical ideals and learning
In Northern Europe what 2 Classical Christian texts influenced views on religion?
The Bible & Writings of St. Augustine
What are the 2 main features that define Renaissance art and separate it from Medieval Art?
Emphasis on the individual, Use of classical figures, architecture, and style
During the era intellectuals begin questioning and doubting concepts that had been regarded as true. This is a concept known as what?
Skepticism
This actor voiced Darth Vader (Star Wars) and Mufasa (Lion King)
James Earl Jones
What are 3 ways classical texts returned to Europe in the 14th & 15th centuries?
Crusades, Mongols, Abbasid Dynasty (Arabs)
What written works did Erasmus and More create to embody the movement of Christian Humanism?
Praise of Folly (Erasmus) Utopia (More)
What new artistic technique developed during the Renasissance?
Geometric Perspective
Who were the 3 primary thinkers that were brought into question during the Scientific Revolution?
Ptolemy, Galen, and Aristotle
In terms of square miles, this is the smallest country in the world
Vatican City
What term describes education that emphasizes the studying of the humanities?
Humanism
Term used to describe the absence or removal of church influence in societal systems, such as a government
Secularism
What is a "patron" of the arts?
A wealthy person who hired Renaissance artists to create works for them to demonstrate their power and prestige
Copernicus and Galileo are responsible for establishing this theory regarding the makeup of the universe?
Heliocentric Model
What is the number one most streamed song on Spotify?
Blinding Lights, The Weekend
Who is regarded as the father of Humanism?
Petrarch
Who was the first to suggest that rulers should not be loving benevolent rulers? What work did he highlight this in?
Machiavelli, The Prince
Who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
Vesalius and William Harvey made major advances in this scientific field
Anatomy
What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
This early Humanist wrote The Decameron highlighting moral dilemmas people have to deal with
Boccaccio
Who believed the corrupt church should be completely separate from government during the Renaissance?
Jean Bodin
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Da Vinci
The new focus for obtaining knowledge that emerged in this era is known as what?
Scientific Method
What ancient wonder of the world was a giant statue located on the Greek island of Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes