Renaissance Flashcards
1
Q
Humanism
A
A way of thought that focuses on human beings and their potential for achievement
2
Q
Where did it begin?
A
Italy
3
Q
Wha does renaissance mean?
A
Rebirth
4
Q
What happened during this time?
A
People experimented, explored, and created
Focus was more on the human potential for achievement
5
Q
Michelangelo
A
Painter and sculptor painted the Sistine Chapel
6
Q
Leonardo Di Vinci
A
Painted, scientist , Mona Lisa
7
Q
Printing Press
A
Made by Johann Gutenberg
Spread ideas quickly made books available to a wider audience
8
Q
Patron
A
Someone who financially supported the artists
9
Q
What caused the renaissance to spread North??
A
- plague
- 100 years war ended
- Italy’s city-stars were at War
