english test 4/14 Flashcards
Dates for Italian Renaissance
1350-1600 (recovery of the middle age experience)
Define “humanism”
- a new view of human beings which emphasized individual ability; classical studies & ideals
Identify one “humanist” of the period -
Giovanni Boccaccio
Humanists believe in going back to…… why?
the sources - because it was to get moral and practical wisdom like inspiration
What three cities are most important for the Italian Renaissance ?
Florence
Venice
Milan
Which of these three was the “hub” of the Renaissance?
florence
Discuss 2 works of Michaelangelo / …Da Vinci / …Rafael/ …Donatello
Michelangelo:
Sculpting - David
His painting: Sistine Chapel
Da Vinci:
Famous painting: The Last Supper
Famous painting: Mona Lisa
Rafael:
School of Athens was his greatest work
Donatello:
used bronze to sculpt David
Cosimo de medici
Why is Da Vincil called “The Renaissance Man?”
Da Vinci was called “The Renaissance Man” because he contributed to many changes at that time in many areas like art, math, science, engineering, and anatomy
Discuss Da Vinci’s role in the field of science.
He made detailed drawings of bones and muscles which helped people understand science better through art and observation
Name some of Da Vinci’s inventions.
Parachutes and tanks (came up with the ideas to form these inventions)
Where did Machiavelli live? Discuss his role in politics there.
Lived in Florence
The secretary of the governing body of Florence
He deals with how rulers ACT, not with how they “ought to act”
Why is Machiavelli called the “Father of Modern Politics?”
He wrote The Prince which is a good example of what a good leader should be liked which was a great way that politics - they turned to him
How did the Medici family affect Machiavelli’s plans for the government?
They had power and commissioned many things - so when they were overthrown by him they took away his job at the government
The Prince was dedicated to whom? Why?
The Prince, was dedicated to a member of the Medici family in an attempt to work in government again
Contrast Machiavelli’s work with Dante’s work.
Dantes work included religion while Machiavelli didn’t write about religion at all!
Focused on people of this world/ actions of the NOW
What does Machiavelli mean when he states that …”politics is a jungle…”
He believes that one should be as strong and bold like a lion and clever and tricky like a fox depending on the situation. Its noy about morals but about being the most effective and realistic in order to maintain power
According to Machiavelli, what was the MAIN GOAL of a leader?
To maintain power no matter what whether it be through fear or love (if you can the by both tho)
Provide 3 pieces of advice that Machiavelli gives to future leaders.
He deals with how rulers ACT, not with how they “ought to act”
Personal morality has no place in politics
If you are doing bad things, make sure people dont catch you
What is Bocaccio’s family background?
Son of a Florentine Merchant
Father was dedicated to having his son become a business man
Where did his father send him to work at the age of 10?
naples to work in a bank
What career did his father want him to pursue?
wanted him to become a business man
Where did Bocaccio begin his writing career? How is he similar to Machiavelli?
Began his writing career in Naples
Similar to Machiavelli because they were both actively involved in politics
Who was Bocaccio’s best friend and why is this individual important in the Italian Renaissance?
Boccaccios best friend was Petrarch and was important because he promoted humanism and influenced writers liek Boccacio to write
What was the “frame story” for Bocaccio’s Decameron? How is this similar to Chaucer’s, Canterbury Tales?
10 young people levaing florence to escape the plague and to pass time each of the 10 people tell a story for 10 ten days
