“Cultural awakening” in Europe 1350-1600 The RENAISSANCE “Cultural awakening” in Europe 1350-1600
Important characteristics Urban and wealthy society lead to secular outlook on life Recovery/Rebirth of interest in ancient culture New view of human beings with regard for individual ability & worth
Causes Humanism --Based on study of Classics --Emphasized grammar, rhetoric, poetry, moral philosophy, history Secularism Questioning of ideas, traditions, institutions
Where did it lead? Overall effects… Religious reform Interest in social issues New forms of literature Artistic achievements Exploration Colonization
Medieval vs. Renaissance values GOD Highest good = salvation of soul Religion/Supernatural Faith Rural Spirit or soul Ideal is monastery (withdrawal from world) MAN Highest good = human achievement Secularism/nature Reason Urban Flesh and body Ideal is civic participation (Classics are models)