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2. Renaissance- New Ideas and Art2

3. Key Term
Humanism: the belief that humans should make the most of their lives on Earth and use logic to understand their world 3

4. Humanism
In the 1300s and 1400s, Europeans created a new way of understanding the world called humanism.
Humanists believed people should be involved in their cities, develop their talents, and use knowledge (instead of religious faith) to understand the world. 4

6. Questions 1. What is humanism?
2. How did the philosophy of humanism affect Renaissance-Era Europeans? 6

7. In your opinion, was humanism a positive or negative thing (or both)
In your opinion, was humanism a positive or negative thing (or both)? Support your answer with reasons we discussed yesterday.

8. Language and Literature
Humanists wrote many books in Latin, which was a well-known language to many Europeans.
Humanists spread their ideas through writing, and eventually started writing in modern languages such as Italian, French, and German. 8

10. Language and Literature
Around 1450, Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. His machine could print books quickly, making books widely available.
As books were more available, more people learned to read, and new ideas were spread quickly. 10

12. Language and Literature
The printing press printed books quickly, making them widely available to people; More people became literate (knew how to read); Latin allowed Europeans all over to read classic literature and develop modern languages. 12

13. Questions 3. How did humanists spread their ideas all over Europe?
4. Why were the printing press, literacy (ability to read), and widespread use of Latin some of the most important events during the Renaissance? 13

14. Famous Renaissance Artists
Johannes Gutenberg was a famous Renaissance inventor. His printing press changed world history by making books quickly. 14

16. Famous Renaissance Artists
Leonardo da Vinci was a famous Renaissance artist, scientist, inventor, and engineer. Da Vinci cut open dead bodies to learn about the human body. He also painted the Mona Lisa, one of the world's most famous paintings. 16

18. Famous Renaissance Artists
Michelangelo was an artist in Florence, Italy. His most famous work is his painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel & the statue David. 18

21. Famous Renaissance Artists
William Shakespeare is the greatest English playwright (writer of plays) from the Renaissance. His famous works, such as Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet, are still studied today. 21

23. Question
5. Who were some of the most important writers, inventors, and artists of the Renaissance? 23