Chapter 10 Renaissance Humanism Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering the Italian Renaissance, the philosophy of humanism, and key individual figures as described in the Chapter 10 essay notes.

Renaissance

A transition between medieval times and early modern times.

Humanism

A philosophy that was centered in human reason and served as the heart of the Renaissance.

Traits of humanism

Includes the study of Greek and Roman cultures, and focusing on more secular subjects more than religious themes.

Fransisco Petrarch

An individual responsible for preserving Roman and Greek writings and translating them into the vernacular of the time.

Lorenzo Medicis

A member of the Medici family and a politician who funded the arts such as poets and philosophers.

Leonardo Di Vinci

A figure considered one of the best painters and sculptors during his time.

Vernacular

The common language of the time into which Fransisco Petrarch translated Roman and Greek writings.