Introduction to the Renaissance
What does the word Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
Where did the Renaissance begin?
What is rhetoric?
Persuasive speech or writing
How is Medieval art described in the notes?
Flat, religious, and symbolic
What does salvation mean?
Being saved and going to Heaven
During what centuries did the Renaissance take place?
1300s - 1600s
What type of culture existed in Italian cities during the Renaissance?
Urban Culture
What does vernacular mean?
The language of everyday speech in a region
How did art change during the Renaissance?
It became more realistic and detailed
What is justification?
The process of being deemed worthy of salvation
Which two ancient civilizations were studied again during the Renaissance?
Ancient Greece and Rome
Who did Italy trade with that helped start the Renaissance?
Who is known as the “Father of Italian Renaissance Humanism”?
Petrarch
What is an altarpiece?
Religious artwork placed behind an altar
What were indulgences used for?
To reduce punishment for sins
What three things did society focus on during the Middle Ages?
Religion, survival, and obedience
What does a secular mindset mean?
A worldly outlook with less focus on religion
Which two writers chose to write in the vernacular?
Dante Alighieri and Christine de Pizan
How did the printing press affect education?
Knowledge was spread more widely and more people could learn
What document did Martin Luther post to challenge the Church?
The 95 Theses
According to the notes, what did people believe humans could do during the Renaissance?
Learn, improve society, and achieve greatness
How did merchants change society during the Renaissance?
They gained wealth and shared power with nobles
Why was The Divine Comedy important?
It was easy to understand for everyone.
What did Renaissance artists want to create in their artwork?
A human-focused worldview and realistic human bodies
Why did Henry VIII break away from the Catholic Church?
He wanted an annulment and a male heir