Aquinas and Humanism (RRR)

What was the primary goal of humanism during the Renaissance?

• To maintain the status quo of the Church's teachings

• To encourage people to reach their highest and grandest potential

• To promote a passive acceptance of life's hardships

• To discourage the education of young people

Who is remembered as the "Father of the Renaissance"?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Francesco Petrarch

• Cicero

What did humanism in the Renaissance emphasize in art?

• Abstract and surreal representations

• Natural and individual reality

• Religious and mythological themes

• Dark and somber tones

Which Roman figure's letters did Francesco Petrarch rediscover, which were instrumental in the development of his humanist philosophy?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Cicero

• Marcus Aurelius

Why would the growing influence of humanism have inspired High Renaissance artists to paint realistic subjects and backgrounds? (Choose 2)

• Humanism focused on people, their goodness, and their abilities to improve the world.

• Humanism was grounded in this world which caused a focus on images of this world.

• Humanism believed in reason which meant people should be painted the way they are.

• Humanists appreciated Greek and Roman art, so artists wanted to duplicate that style of art.

What is the title of the book written by Thomas Aquinas?

• Utopia

• Praise of Folly

• Summa Theologica

What do you think the quote in the picture means?

Why would Thomas Aquinas and a humanist during the Renaissance have disagreed with one another?

• Aquinas believed a person needs both reason and faith for knowledge, whereas humanists said you need only reason

• Humanists believed a person needed only reason to get into heaven, whereas Aquinas believed you needed both reason and faith.

What do these historical figures have in common?

Thomas Aquinas

Leonardo da Vinci

Michelangelo

William Shakespeare

• They were painters.

• They were Catholic priests

• They were leading innovators during the Renaissance

• They worked in Italy

Philosophers and thinkers in Middle Ages Europe mostly relied on this to describe their world.

• Faith

• Reason