Renaissance and stuff Flashcards
Northern Renaissance
Interest in biblical and devotional literature, polished human soul, search for Christian roots
Italian Renaissance
Interest in classical antiquity, perfect human form, high regard for individual
Thomas Hobbes
“The Leviathan” people are bad. Strong monarchy is desirable
John Locke
“Two Treatises on Government” and established the concept of contract government
Charles V
Unsuccessfully attempted to maintain universal monarchy
Peace of Augsburg
Ended first phase of religious wars- ruler chose either Lutheranism or Catholicism, a victory for those supporting the nation-state
Baldassare Castiglione
“The Courtier” explained the ideal individual
Machiavelli
“The Prince” qualities of a successful prince
Characteristics of Renaissance art (4)
Perspective, chiaroscuro, triangle configuration, classical forms and Christian subjects
Raphael’s masterpiece
The School of Athens
Desiderius Erasmus
“Praise of Folly”- made fun of Church’s belief in supernatural ( relics), and superstition
Most famous northern humanist
Devout catholic-wanted to reform church from within
Thomas More
English humanist
“Utopia”
Michel de Montaigne
Essays
Most influential French writer
Effect if printing press
Promoted freedom of expression, disseminated information, and challenged the power of establish authorities to control divergent views.
Characteristics of the new monarchs
Retained their feudal income while also taxing
Professional armies
Centralized administrative bureaucracy
New relationship with the Catholic Church
