Chapter 3 Flashcards
Which artist created the sculpture David and what was it meant to represent?
Michelangelo created the sculpture David! He created it to symbolize and encourage Florence in the hardships to ward off enemies and the Medici family, which had controlled Florence for many years.
Where does the word “humanist” come from and what does this root word mean?
The word humanist comes from ‘Humanita,’ which is a Latin word meaning the human quality of mind.
What was the language of the Romans and how was it used after the Roman Empire fell?
The Romans spoke Latin, which is now considered a ‘dead’ language, but after the Roman Empire fell it was used by churches and scholars.
Who painted “The School of Athens’’? Who did Michelangelo and Da Vinci represent in
the painting? What was the significance of this representation?
A man named Raphael painted The School of Athens and represented Michelangelo as Philosopher Heraclitus, and Da Vinci as Plato. This representation was significant, as this depicts the two as important figures of knowledge and existence, as many believed they were.
What was the “Code for a Long Life and Wisdom”? List 4 of its “rules.”
- Thank Kitche Manitou for his gifts.
- Honour the aged; in honouring them you honour life and wisdom.
- Be peaceful; through peace, all will find the Great Peace.
- Be moderate in all things; watch, listen and consider; your deeds will be prudent.
List some aspects of Roman and Greek civilization that still influence our society today.
We still see and read Roman writings, drama and history. Romans also created the Olympics and jury system we use today- our form of government, democracy.
What is an aqueduct and why were they so important for the Romans?
An aqueduct is a pathway across water- which is normally in the form of a bridge or plank. These were vital to the Romans so that they could transfer fresh water to highly populated areas.
Who was Francesco Petrarch and what did he believe about the mediaeval world?
Francesco Petrarch was a humanist thinker, as said in the textbook, from the Renaissance. He believed that the mediaeval world was ‘an escape from his time’, which he believed was delinquent compared to Antiquity.
What is civic humanism and where does the word “civic” come from?
Civic is yet another word based off of Latin. It comes from ‘Civis’, meaning ‘Citizen.’ And to be a civic humanist you needed to believe that you had to be educated in history and wisdom so as to not repeat the follies of the ones before you.
Describe what is meant by the phrase, “educating the whole child.”
To educate and work their whole body and mind during education.
Where was Desiderius Erasmus born and what is his famous quote?
He was born in 1466 in Rotterdam, Netherlands and said “When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is
left I buy food and clothes.”
What were the people called who paid artists to produce their work and where were some of these works displayed?
Patrons were the people who paid artists to create works and ultimately resulted in the mass amount of art being created during the renaissance. These were made to be put up in private homes or public areas.
Why were Marcus Vitruvius Pollio writings important to Renaissance architects?
It brought back the features of classical architecture, since his writings depicted and explained the structures that inhabited the land.
Who wrote “The City of Women” and why was the author a significant Renaissance
Personality?
Christine de Pisan was the woman who wrote ‘City of Women’. She was Europe’s first woman writer and one of the very few women who received a humanist education!
