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What did Thomas Aquinas argue to prove the existence of God?
What did Thomas Aquinas argue to prove the existence of God?
What were the subjects included in the Quadrivium as part of the Liberal Arts education?
What were the subjects included in the Quadrivium as part of the Liberal Arts education?
What event caused the rigid social structure to break down in the 14th century?
What event caused the rigid social structure to break down in the 14th century?
Which scholars did scholars travel to Spain to learn from as mentioned in the text?
Which scholars did scholars travel to Spain to learn from as mentioned in the text?
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What desire did Thomas Aquinas share with Plato and Aristotle according to the text?
What desire did Thomas Aquinas share with Plato and Aristotle according to the text?
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Study Notes
12th Century Renaissance
- The 12th Century Renaissance was a significant period in European history that had a profound impact on the evolution of the continent.
Arts and Architecture
- Romanesque architecture is characterized by rounded arches and is similar to Roman architecture.
- Gothic architecture is distinct from Romanesque and features pointed arches, gargoyles, and highly decorated statues.
- Chartres Cathedral, built between 1145-1220, is a notable example of Gothic architecture.
- Antwerp Cathedral, the largest Gothic church in the Low Countries, was originally built in the 10th century as a Romanesque church, and rebuilt into a Gothic Cathedral between 1350 and 1553.
Artistic Movements
- Gothic Art encompasses various forms, including sculpture, panel painting, stained glass, fresco, and illuminated manuscript.
- The Renaissance marks a shift towards humanism, where humans are portrayed as more individualistic and less focused on Christian doctrine.
- By the end of the Middle Ages, people began to doubt the idea of universal damnation, leading to a more human-centered approach.
Scholasticism
- Scholasticism was a scholarly movement that aimed to support church doctrine through the use of study, reason, and logic.
- Key figure Thomas Aquinas contributed to the development of scholasticism.
- The concept of Tabula rasa, or the idea that the mind is a 'blank slate' at birth, suggests that humans can think and recognize ideas through a divine spark.
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This class agenda focuses on the 12th Century Renaissance and its influence on the evolution of Europe. Students will explore the causes and effects of this historical period through discussions and assigned readings.
