World Civilizations: European Renaissance and Reformation Flashcards
What years did the renaissance occur during?
1300-1600
What was the renaissance?
An explosion in creativity, art, writing, science and thought
What is the birthplace of the renaissance?
Florence, Italty
What made Italy ideal for the renaissance?
- Emerging city states
- Classical Greek and Roman heritage
- Wealthy merchant class
What did the bubonic plague do?
Killed 60% of population and disrupted the economy, it opened up job opportunities
What was the name of the banking family that controlled Florence?
Medici
What inspired artists and scholars to move to Italy?
The fall of Constantinople
What is humanism?
The intellectual movement focused on human achievement
What are some examples of worldly pleasures?
Fine food, nice homes, good clothes
What was a patron of the arts?
Somebody who was a financial supporter of artists
Who were patrons of the arts?
Church leaders who beautified cities enjoyed art work and wealthy merchants
What was expected of a Renaissance man?
He was to excel in all fields: The arts Politics Combat Sports Science Etc...
What book taught men on how to become a universal person?
Baldassare Castiglione’s: The Courtier
What was expected of a Renaissance Women?
Had to be educated and upper class Expected to inspire art but not create it
Who was the father of humanism?
Petrarch
