From Renaissance to Englands Golden Age--- Chapter 1&2

What was "classical Literature" and why was it so important to scholars like Erasmus?

• Classical Literature refers to the literature of medieval Europe. It was important to scholars like Erasmus because it showcased the development of the English language.
• Classical Literature refers to the literature of ancient Greece and Rome. It was important to scholars like Erasmus because it provided a foundation for education to learn about art, history, culture and rhetoric

• Classical Literature refers to the literature of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. It was important to scholars like Erasmus because it provided insights into the origins of civilization.
• Classical Literature refers to the literature of the Renaissance period. It was important to scholars like Erasmus because it reflected the values and ideals of the time.

What is a humanist?

• A humanist is someone who believes in the value and agency of human beings, such as history, rhetoric or literature.

• A humanist is someone who believes in the superiority of machines over humans.
• A humanist is someone who prioritizes the needs of animals over humans.
• A humanist is someone who believes in the existence of supernatural beings and forces.

What was the Renissance?

• A period in European history characterized by a renewed interest in the arts, sciences, and learning.
• A period of political unrest in Europe
• A time when technology and industry flourished
• A period of religious persecution and intolerance

When did the Renaissance take place?

• 5th to 8th century
• 10th to 13th century
• 14th to 17th century
• 18th to 21st century

Who are some important renaissance, thinkers, writers and artists?

• Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Niccolò Machiavelli, William Shakespeare, and Galileo Galilei
• Mozart, Beethoven, Bach
• Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin
• Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Salvador Dali

Why did the European Renaissance begin in italy?

• Italy was the center of trade and commerce and had a rich classical heritage of roman civilization

• Italy had a strong monarchy that supported artistic and intellectual pursuits.
• Italy had a large population that encouraged cultural exchange.
• Italy had a strong military that protected intellectual freedom.

What did Johannes Gutenberg invent?

• light bulb
• printing press
• airplane
• telephone

What was the status of sculptors and painters during the middle ages?

• They were considered craftsmen and were often part of guilds.
• They were not allowed to practice their craft.
• They were only allowed to create religious art.
• They were highly respected and considered as artists.

What is the Difference between an artisan and and artist

• An artisan focuses on craftsmanship, while an artist focuses on creativity.
• An artisan is a skilled worker who creates functional or decorative items by hand, while an artist creates art as a form of self-expression.
• An artisan is a person who works with their hands, while an artist works with their imagination.
• An artisan creates practical items, while an artist creates abstract concepts.

What is perspective and how did its use affect the history of painting?

• Perspective is a technique used in photography to create the illusion of depth.
• Perspective is a technique used in sculpture to create the illusion of depth.
• Perspective is a technique used in music to create the illusion of depth.
• Perspective is a technique used in painting to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.