Renaissance Vocab
Renaissance
Promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature, and art.
Some of the greatest thinkers, authors, statesmen, scientists, and artists in human history thrived during this era, while global exploration opened up new lands and cultures to European commerce.
Printing Press
A printing press is a mechanical device for applying pressure to an inked surface resting upon a print medium, thereby transferring the ink
Renaissance Synonym
Rebirth, revival, new beginning
Commerce
the activity of buying and selling, especially on a larger scale
Geocentric
The concept that the sun and other planets within our solar system revolve around the Earth.
Geo = Earth
Centric = center
Literature Examples
Novels, Shakespeare, poetry, etc.
Literature
Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit (example: Shakespeare)
Heliocentric
The (correct) idea that the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun
Helio = SunHow is commerce related to the Renaissance?
Commerce increased as Europe increased their global exploration
Architect
a person who is qualified to design buildings and to plan and supervise their construction
Created "Newton's Laws" and made significant contributions and discoveries in physics, optics, motion, and mathematics.
Why was the printing press important?
Allowed for mass production of literature/written text and gave opportunities for more people to read
Humanism
Humanist beliefs stress the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems
Galileo
Galileo investigated the laws of motion and improved the telescope which allowed him to make significant contributions to the understanding of the planets within our solar system.
Name two famous artists from the Renaissance.
Michelangelo, De Vinci, Raphael, Donatello