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What significant change occurred in the perception of Renaissance architects compared to those in the Middle Ages?
What significant change occurred in the perception of Renaissance architects compared to those in the Middle Ages?
- They focused exclusively on functional designs.
- They achieved recognition as artists. (correct)
- Their work became more anonymous.
- They were viewed solely as craftsmen.
Which of the following buildings did Renaissance architects study for inspiration?
Which of the following buildings did Renaissance architects study for inspiration?
- The Colosseum (correct)
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- The Eiffel Tower
What role did sculptors have in the Middle Ages compared to the Renaissance?
What role did sculptors have in the Middle Ages compared to the Renaissance?
- Their work was in private commissions rather than public projects.
- They were primarily focused on creating independent art pieces.
- They were recognized as equal to painters.
- They were considered part of the construction team and often unsigned. (correct)
What characterized the style of Renaissance architecture in relation to earlier periods?
What characterized the style of Renaissance architecture in relation to earlier periods?
What was the primary focus of sculptures during the Middle Ages?
What was the primary focus of sculptures during the Middle Ages?
How did the status of merchants change during the Renaissance compared to earlier periods?
How did the status of merchants change during the Renaissance compared to earlier periods?
Who is one of the most recognized architects from the Renaissance period?
Who is one of the most recognized architects from the Renaissance period?
Which value is emphasized by honouring women according to the content?
Which value is emphasized by honouring women according to the content?
What notable change in the artistic community occurred during the Renaissance?
What notable change in the artistic community occurred during the Renaissance?
What does the statement 'Cultivation of the mind is as necessary as food to the body' suggest about learning?
What does the statement 'Cultivation of the mind is as necessary as food to the body' suggest about learning?
Which action is related to being peaceful according to the content?
Which action is related to being peaceful according to the content?
How is kindness demonstrated based on the values expressed?
How is kindness demonstrated based on the values expressed?
According to Aristotle, what distinguishes the educated from the uneducated?
According to Aristotle, what distinguishes the educated from the uneducated?
What principle is promoted by honouring promises?
What principle is promoted by honouring promises?
What aspect of life is emphasized by honouring the aged?
What aspect of life is emphasized by honouring the aged?
What does being moderate in all things encourage according to the values expressed?
What does being moderate in all things encourage according to the values expressed?
What major theme distinguishes Renaissance painting from medieval painting?
What major theme distinguishes Renaissance painting from medieval painting?
How did Bellini's painting, The Madonna of the Meadow, differ from typical medieval representations?
How did Bellini's painting, The Madonna of the Meadow, differ from typical medieval representations?
What was a significant influence of Vitruvius’s writings during the Renaissance?
What was a significant influence of Vitruvius’s writings during the Renaissance?
Which of the following skills was NOT mentioned as essential for an architect in Vitruvius’s description?
Which of the following skills was NOT mentioned as essential for an architect in Vitruvius’s description?
What characteristic is associated with medieval painting as opposed to Renaissance painting?
What characteristic is associated with medieval painting as opposed to Renaissance painting?
Which of the following statements about architecture during the Renaissance is correct?
Which of the following statements about architecture during the Renaissance is correct?
In what way did Renaissance artists expand their approach compared to medieval artists?
In what way did Renaissance artists expand their approach compared to medieval artists?
Which aspect of Renaissance art reflects a significant shift in focus compared to medieval art?
Which aspect of Renaissance art reflects a significant shift in focus compared to medieval art?
What was Christine de Pisan known for in the context of humanism?
What was Christine de Pisan known for in the context of humanism?
What major life change influenced Christine de Pisan's decision to become a writer?
What major life change influenced Christine de Pisan's decision to become a writer?
In what way did Christine de Pisan contribute to women's literature?
In what way did Christine de Pisan contribute to women's literature?
What approach did Christine de Pisan take regarding gender in her writings?
What approach did Christine de Pisan take regarding gender in her writings?
What form of writing did Christine de Pisan NOT engage in?
What form of writing did Christine de Pisan NOT engage in?
Which characteristic of Christine de Pisan's education was notable?
Which characteristic of Christine de Pisan's education was notable?
How did Christine de Pisan's work relate to the broader context of the Renaissance?
How did Christine de Pisan's work relate to the broader context of the Renaissance?
Which work is attributed to Christine de Pisan?
Which work is attributed to Christine de Pisan?
What concept suggests that human beings are reliant on their environment and each other?
What concept suggests that human beings are reliant on their environment and each other?
How did Renaissance thinkers primarily view individual achievement?
How did Renaissance thinkers primarily view individual achievement?
What was one of Desiderius Erasmus's significant contributions to literature?
What was one of Desiderius Erasmus's significant contributions to literature?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between religion and humanism during the Renaissance?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between religion and humanism during the Renaissance?
What might the word 'dependent' suggest regarding First Nations’ views of the Earth?
What might the word 'dependent' suggest regarding First Nations’ views of the Earth?
What primarily motivated Erasmus in his pursuit of knowledge?
What primarily motivated Erasmus in his pursuit of knowledge?
What did Renaissance scholars admire and study most significantly?
What did Renaissance scholars admire and study most significantly?
How might 'interconnectedness' influence community decision-making?
How might 'interconnectedness' influence community decision-making?
Study Notes
### The Humanist Approach
- The Humanist approach focused on individual achievement and the importance of history and the arts.
- Humanists borrowed from Greek and Roman thought.
- Humanism emphasized the importance of learning and cultivation of the mind.
- Humanists believed in individual achievement and the importance of history and the arts.
- Humanists believed that men and women should be judged not on the basis of their gender but on their abilities and virtues.
- Christine de Pisan was a humanist writer who advocated for women's rights.
- Desiderius Erasmus was an important humanist scholar who emphasized the importance of learning.
- Humanist ideals were expressed in art, architecture, sculpting, and literature.
- Humanist ideas influenced art and architecture, bringing about a shift in thinking from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
- Humanists believed in the interconnectedness of all things.
- Humanism influenced the First Nation’s views on the relationship of human beings with the Earth and other living things.
- Humanists valued peace, courage, moderation, and kindness.
- The classical texts that were admired and studied by Renaissance scholars were written before the beginning of Christianity.
-  The Humanist Approach and Religion
- Renaissance thinkers emphasized ideas and values such as individual achievement and the importance of history and the arts.
- Religion continued to play an important part in their lives, just as it had during the Middle Ages.
- Petrarch, for example, was a devout Christian.
Architecture
- Renaissance architects were influenced by classical buildings.
- Renaissance architects raised the status of their profession from skilled laborer to artist.
- Vitruvius's writings influenced Renaissance architects to include features of classical buildings in their work.
Sculpture
- The role of the artist changed during the Renaissance.
- Renaissance Sculptors were seen as artists rather than craftspeople.
- They were generally not seen as skilled laborers, but artists.
Renaissance Painting
- Renaissance painting was influenced by classical art
- Renaissance painting focused on emotion and realism
###Â Key FiguresÂ
- VitruviusÂ
- Giovanni Bellini
- Michelangelo
- Christine de Pisan
- Desiderius Erasmus
- Petrarch
### Key TextÂ
- De Architectura by Vitruvius.
### Key Concepts
- Humanism
- Renaissance
- Classical
- Â ArtÂ
- Â LiteratureÂ
- Â ArchitectureÂ
- Â SculptureÂ
- Â PaintingÂ
- Â ReligionÂ
-  The IndividualÂ
- Â EducationÂ
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Explore the key concepts of the Humanist approach, which emphasizes individual achievement, the value of history, and the arts. This quiz covers notable humanists, their beliefs in education and women's rights, and how these ideals shifted perspectives from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Test your knowledge on the influential figures and ideas of Humanism.
