The Renaissance Begins

How did humanism influence the growth of learning?
Humanists influenced artists to carry on classical traditions and popularized the studies common to classical education

how did ideas about piety and a simple life change?
although poeple remained devoutly catholic, the spirit of society was secular. Church leaders and the wealthy believed they could enjoy life without offending God.

what rolde did patrons of the arts play in the development of renaissance ideas?
they spent money to help artists and architects create works of genius.

what effects did the emphasis on individuals have on painters and sculptors?
they painted portraits of prominent citizens, showing what was distinctive about each; they glorified the human body in natural postures; they developed perspective to enhance realism

how did writers reflect renaissance values of their work?
they wrote in the vernacular; they wrote either for self-expression or to portray the individuality of their subjects.

How did the writing of petrarch, boccaccio, and machiavelli demonstrate the values of humanism?
petrarch wrote sonnets about Laura, an ideal woman; boccaccio wrote about the follies of his characters in the decameron, and machiavelli wrote about the imperfect conduct of humans in the prince.

renaissance
rebirth; revival of art and learning

humanism
intelectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements

secular
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters

patrons
financially suprots artists

perspective
three dimensions on flat surface

vernacular
native language

Discuss which of Italy’s advantages was most important for creating the Renaissance. Why?

the thriving cities is most important because they made profits & many diverse cultures

What are some of the characteristics of the "Renaissance man" and "Renaissance woman"?

Renaissance men who excelled in many feilds was praised as a universal man. A young man should be charming, witty, well educated, know how to dance, sing, play music, and write poetry. He should also be a skilled rider, wrestler, and swordsman. Renaissance women were expected to know the classics and be charming. They were expected to inspire art but not create it. They were better educated than medival women but had little influence in politics.

How did Italy's cities hlep to make it the birthplace of the Renaissance

It had thriving cities, a wealthy merchant class, and the classical hertitage of ancient Greece.

What was the attitude of Church leaders and the wealthy toward the arts? Why?

They beautified Rome and other cities by spending huge amounts on the arts. They became patrons by financially supporting artists. Wealthy families were also patrons of the arts. They had their importance demonstrated by having their portraits painted in public squares.