Renaissance Flashcards
What 4 factors contributed to the development of the Renaissance?
Crusaders, Printing Press, Patrons, Started in Italy.
Define the Renaissance
Means rebirth in French, 1300s-1500 time of transition from medieval- modern world
Time if political,cultural,economical,and social change
W/a shift from ag.life 2 urban settings
Why is Michelangelo a Renaissance man?
Poet,painter,sculptor,architect,
ENGINEER & ARTIST
Who was Henry VIII? Why did he leave the Catholic Church?
A (crazy) King, wanted a annulment to re-mary & have a son 2 inherit after his royalty. Wanted to leave church b/c they would give him the annulment.
Who invented the printing press?
Johann Gutenberg
Who is Leonardo de Vinci?
Architect, anatomy,optics, music, engineer.
Why was Italy the best place for the Renaissance?
1) center of trade
2) buildings
3) other historical events