Chapter 13.3: The Renaissance Spreads EQ: How did advances in science and the arts during the Renaissance change life throughout Europe?

Q1: Silk Roads Launches Ideas… Europe experienced revival of trade during late Middle Ages Most notable example of return of long-distance trade was reopening of Silk Roads Silk Roads were ancient trade routes that connected Europe with China

Q2: Philosophy of Humanism Trade and advancements encouraged people to think in new ways Led to philosophy of Humanism Humanism is a secular (non-church) belief that the ideal man has beauty, worth, and dignity – life should be cherished not simply endured Focuses on human beings and their potential for achievement, celebrated the importance of the individual

Q3: Humanist Thought Humanistic view differed from medieval thinking - Humanism valued persons potential more than king or church they belonged to Stressed importance of leading Christian life, but challenged people to think for themselves too Think about Church teachings, not blindly accept Church orders

FOR YOUR INFORMATION: More About Humanism Classical Greek-Roman ideas of life and human worth God created us in his image, therefore all men must be worthy Man should develop his talents, strive toward self improvement Commitment to public service, help less fortunate Church is still very important, but it is no longer “all-important” center of everyday life – life is to be lived with God in mind Encouraged and strengthened desire in people to experiment, explore, and create As Humanism rises, the power of the Church declines

FOR YOUR INFORMATION: More About Humanism People were no longer seen as tools for wealthy Individuals were seen as created by God with their own unique gifts and talents Variety, differences, & creativity were embraced rather than shunned Greater appreciation for beautiful works of art and fine craftsmanship Patrons of cities encouraged arts and sciences Creation of schools focused on humanities: History, philosophy, Latin, Greek, art, etc Artists studied human form and tried to make people look more like real people in artwork

Video: What is Humanism? (3mins) Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P74SNn2f4eE

Video: What Is Humanism? (8mins) Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w95Zmb3nB80

The Difference Between Individualism & Humanism Is: 1. In humanism humans are seen as having potential as a whole, in individualism, each person has potential. 2. Humanism balances perspective and religion, while individualism is the belief that each person has self worth. 3. Humanism balances the power of the human mind and religion, while individualism is the belief that each person has self worth.

Q4: Renaissance Moves North In late 1400s war in kingdoms of Italy drove Italian artists north, sharing new styles, ideas, techniques with northern Europe Renaissance ideas began spreading north from Italy to France, Germany, Spain, England, etc

Q5: An Artist’s Appreciation Artists like Leonardo da Vinci had high appreciation of human form Used knowledge of human anatomy to create more realistic human forms in drawings/paintings “Study of Hands” by Leonardo da Vinci

Q6: Advances in Cartography Maps also improved during the Renaissance Accuracy of maps were able to increase as scientists gained greater knowledge about physical world

Q7: The Printing Press Johann Gutenberg invented printing press in mid 1400s Books were produced faster, making books available to a bigger audience As more books were produced price of paper dropped and books became cheaper allowing more people to buy them

Q8: Impact of Printing Press Availability of more books encouraged people to learn to read With bigger audiences authors began writing in the vernacular Vernacular = native language Increased use of the vernacular by authors in books increased literacy throughout Europe

Q9: Changing Information Ways of spreading news changed as pamphlets and books became more widely read With Bibles being printed in the vernacular people could begin to form their own opinions and interpretations of the Bible and share their views

Summary Write a 12-15 sentence summary answering the EQ with DETAILS! Remember, you have to PROVE your answer! Remember the EQ was: EQ: How did advances in science and the arts during the Renaissance change life throughout Europe?