1. “Cultural awakening” in Europe 1350-1600
The RENAISSANCE
“Cultural awakening” in Europe

2. 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

3. Causes Humanism --Based on study of Classics
--Emphasized grammar, rhetoric, poetry, moral philosophy, history
Secularism
Questioning of ideas, traditions, institutions

4. Where did it lead? Overall effects…
Religious reform
Interest in social issues
New forms of literature
Artistic achievements
Exploration
Colonization

5. 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)