Humanism
Humanist Beliefs
What is the term for the intellectual movement during the Renaissance that focused on human potential and achievements?
The Italian artist and inventor known for works such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?
Leonardo Da Vinci
The German monk and theologian who sparked the Protestant Reformation
Who is Martin Luther?
Humanism
What is the system of beliefs focused on human potential and achievement in art, religion, and science?
A Renaissance Person
What is someone who studies many different topics to improve themselves
The German printer and publisher who invented the printing press
Johannes Gutenberg
The artistic discovery, based on mathematics, of using sizing and position in an artistic work to show realistic depth.
What is perspective?
Vernacular
What is the name for the common language used by the people in area?
The "Father of Humanism"
Who is Petrarch?
The Polish astronomer and mathematician who proposed a heliocentric model of the universe
Nicolaus Copernicus
The "father of modern physics" who tested Aristotelian theories and was in favour of a heliocentric model of the universe
Who is Galileo Galilei?
Allegory
What is a work of art with characters and events that represent something else?
Civic humanism
What is the practice of applying the principles of humanism to political and social life?
The de facto ruler of Florence in the 15th century who was patron to artists such as Botticelli and Michelangelo. Machiavelli wrote "The Prince" for him.
Who is Lorenzo de Medici?
The English king who broke away from the Catholic Church and established the Church of England
Who is Henry VIII?
Heresy
The author of the quote, “When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes”.
Who is Desiderius Erasmus?
A Florentine monk in the 15th century who preached against Catholic materialism and corruption and who was burned at the stake for heresy.
Who is Savonarola?
The name of the meeting of Catholic Church leaders that addressed the issues raised by the Protestant Reformation
The Council of Trent
Sonnet
What is a short poetic form of 12-14 first used by Petrarch and often used in love poetry?