The Renaissance
Main Features 1. Humanism- Importance was given to Human beings in the world, Man’s sorrow, joy and feelings. Francesco Petrarch, Giovanni Boccaccio 2 Rationalism-Used reason as a yardstick to judge true and false. 3 Scientific Spirit-Scientific Approach 4 Spirit of Inquiry-Desire to question, explore.
Impact of Renaissance 1. Paintings-Inspired by Humanism. Paintings of human beings. Paintings of aspects of nature. 2. Sculpture:-secular. Inspired by Greek and Roman Art. Captured the grace and beauty of human body. 3. Architecture:-rounded arches, domes, Grecian pillars. St. Peter’s Church 4. Literature:-Literature and history. Shakespeare, Francesco, Martin Luther 5. Art- Michelangelo and Da Vinci 6. Science and technology-Copernicus, Galileo, William Harvey, Newton.
Copernicus Galileo
Marco polo Christopher Columbus Bartholomew Diaz
William Harvey Issac Newton