Characteristics of Ren. Flashcards
Which two cultures had their revival of antiquity (ancient past)
Green and Roman
what was their approach on religon
secular but still religious
What was the main idea that flourished?
the idea of the individual meaning a man could accomplish anything
Were peasants included in the renaissance?
No
Italy was the start of it all Why was it particularly flourishing in italy? What made its geography key
since it were cities with different cultures, there was a wide variety of knowledge.
What was the main idea that flourished?
the idea of the individual meaning a man could accomplish anything
what was the competition between city-states and what did it lead to ?
competetion of great artists and the comp. led to great art
What happened as a result of city states not being united?
It doesnt unify until 1800s
they kept getting invaded and they kept fighting eachother
Who were the main patrons of art? (Commissions to do art for them)
merchants
What are some revivals of antiquity of Rome and Greece
Writings, Latin Language, Roman Architecture
***** Why is the printing press so important?
What is the grutenburg bible
It spread vernacular writing of information and literature which changed intellectual and social life in Europe.
It is the first complete book extant in the West and is also the earliest to be printed from movable type.
what did the rich like to do for fun
Toga (roman) costume parties and themes
What caused the greek and roman writings to flow in? (during 1453)
the fall of constantinople (Since it was a roman empire)
Another important thing about italy’s geography… what advantage did they have compared to the other european states?
Italy was at the end of the silk road which meant it had many asian, arab and indian cultural influences
Side info… Which country is completely isolated?
Iceland
What was a great invention from germany that was used to spread ideas?
Printing Press by Grutenburg
What did the central idea of Reinassance–Humanism– mean?
Life on earth is important.
why did humanism separate middle ages with the reinassance in terms of mindset ? compare it to middle ages.
During middle ages, life on earth wasn’t valuable because it was mainly focused on after life. And people began believing in the fact that “man has power”
Influence from Greek values… what was its values?
live a short, glorious, honorbale life because legacy lives forever.
What are the two types of humanism?
Religious humanism
secular humanism
during this time (in italy) which humanism was it centered around?
religious humanism: believing in humanism as well as christianity
what are the two important characterics of a man
Individualism and virtu
meaning of virtu (compare with mideieval)
Not waiting and actually making things happen. Also meant knowledge of liberal arts and humanities. Medieval time focused on theology too much.
what is neoplatanism?
greek and christian thought merged
(Neoplatanism) What is the greek thought that is influenced by Plato?
BELIEVED IN TRUTH
There are two realms : ideal and earthly.
We live in a world created by ideals.
(neoplatanism) What was the christian thought?
Beauty, Art, Truth, Love: GET US CLOSER TO GOD
who is the believer of the “Dignity of Man”
Pico Della Mirandola
What did Pico Della Mirandola believe
what separates us from animals and man is we have ability to choose between being believers of neoplatanism or be on earth with the pigs
