Classwork #5

Read 468-477 do 1, 3, 4, 5.

1. For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance.
Renaissance: Rebirth. In the historic context, =, it refers to a revival of art and learning.
Humanism: An intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements.
Secular: A worldly society rather than spiritual and concerned with the here and now.
Patron: Leader of a movement group.
Perspective: Shows three dimensions on a flat surface.
Vernacular: Someone's native language.

3. What are some of the characteristics of the "Renaissance man" and "Renaissance woman"? Men were expected to create art, while women were only expected to recognize it.

4. How did Italy's cities help to make it the birthplace of the Renaissance? Overseas trade made Italy's cities thrive. The region had many sizable towns, making it possible for people to exchange ideas; an ideal breeding ground for intellectual revolution.

5. What was the attitude of Church leaders and the wealthy toward the arts? Why? Church leaders beautified Rome and other cities by spending huge amounts of money for art. Also, wealthy merchants and families either had themselves made into portraits or donated art to cities to hang on public squares to demonstrate their importance.