Renaissance Philosophies

Match the correct term to the definition:

The study of human reason, logic, and body.

• classicism

• individualism

• humanism

• secularism

Which painting is an example of secular art?

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Focusing on the world we live in instead of religious ideals, beliefs, and stories is

Classicism is a renewed interest in the styles of which civilizations?

• Greek

• Germanic

• British

• Roman

• Umayyad

Individualism was in some ways a response to how identities were defined in the middle ages. How were people identified in the middle ages?

• By their individual accomplishments

• By the group(s) they belonged to

• The Church assigned them an identity.

• They had no identity.

How was individualism depicted in Renaissance artwork?

(select all correct answers)

• Self portraits & family portraits

• Signing your work after creating it

• Different depictions and interpretations of the same individuals

• Giving everyone similar features because their differences aren't important to depict

• Painting only what the Church instructs you to paint

True or False

Books during the Renaissance were only written in Latin, the language of the Church and nobility.

• True

• False

Perseus With the Head of Medusa by Benvenuto Cellini

Of the four philosophical ideas we have discussed, which do you think this statue exemplifies the most?

Classicism, Individualism, Humanism, Secularism

Perseus with the Head of Medusa by Benvenuto Cellini

Explain your answer from the previous question in 1-2 sentences

Which of these philosophical ideas do you think is most impactful on the modern world?

classicism, individualism, humanism, secularism