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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

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