Terms, People, Places, etc...

Humanism

return of learning of the classical age, celebration of human accomplishment and potential, human dignity, individualism, reason and nature are key to a good life

Petrarch

He was a scholar and poet - often referred to as the father of humanism. He inspired other humanists with his love for learning and thought of his age as a time of restoration of classical brilliance (thought highly of Plato and Aristotle beliefs) 

Secularism

the separation of religion and focus on worldly and non-religious topics (separation of church and state

Individualism

The idea that the individual pursuit of knowledge is important for each person and the focus on individual accomplishments - Celebrating the individual and being your own person

Florence

Where the Italian renaissance began and boomed, then it spread 

Rome

has many classical influences and is a place in Italy where pope resides. Many important works created were there.

Medici Family

they were Florentine bankers and were important patrons to Michelangelo as well as other artists. The family dominated the second half of the fifteenth century continuing this power by some members becoming popes.

Castiglione

he was a famous italian writer who wrote the book of the Courtier where he shared the qualities of an idealistic renaissance man and the actions that best suited women.

Castigliones idealistic Renaissance Man

• High status and be able to fight off enemies 

• Well educated in latin, greek and humanities and were to be smarter than women

• Their full purpose was to work

• Had to be modest and humble yet confident without arrogance 

• Should make other men jealous 

• Pious 

Castigliones idealistic Renaissance Women

• Looks matter 

• soft/gentle/feminine + graceful when performing tasks that were suitable to woman (home making)

• Never to be guilty of anything and were to devote their lives to their husbands

• Good manners 

Perspective

Shows 3 dimensions on a flat surface in realistic ways

Chiaroscuro

Arrangement of light and shade in a work of art

Contrapposto

A person standing leans all of his body weight on one leg while the more relaxed leg bends at the knee.

Sfumato

Painting technique that produces soft, hazy transitions, between tones - visual opposites of sharp outlines.