Chapter 3

1. Chapter 3 The Humanist Approach

2. Guiding Questions: In what ways can shifts in ideas affect society’s worldview? • Together we will read pages 58-59 • According to the story, why did Michelangelo choose David to symbolize the city of Florence? • He chose David who was physically small, but clever, and had God on his side • David was victorious in a fight against Goliath, a much larger and more experienced fighter • Michelangelo saw the city of Florence as resourceful, successful, and blessed by God. • What does Michelangelo’s choice suggest about how he viewed Florence and its future? • He was optimistic about the bright future of Florence, free from its traditional enemies and from the control of the Medici family.

3. Rebirth of Ideas • Read aloud the opening paragraphs on pg 60. • How has your thinking about specific issues or topics changed in the past few years, and what influenced these changes? • Read pages 60-62 • The classical concept of the importance of the individual became an essential feature of the humanist worldview • Reading assignment

4. Thinkers and Society • Responsible Citizenship: make your own definition • Humanist definition: meant educating yourself about history and political issues and working to improve your country. • List at least five actions you feel should be mandatory for individuals to be considered responsible citizens in each of the following situations: • In your school • In your community • In your Province • In Canada • As a global citizen

5. Humanist Scholars • Humanist Scholars- Humanist saw this new period of time as a rebirth of important ideas and values-so the called it “ The Renaissance” Humanists believed the great art and literature should be shared. They spent a lot of time translating writings to make the ancient works available to as many people as possible. • Read page 65 • Renaissance humanists were leaders in communities and thus influenced many aspects of renaissance society • Who were Humanists? • Philosophers, teachers, public officials, writers ,scientists, architects, and musicians. • Civic Humanism- Renaissance Humanists interested in what classical writers had to say about government and public services. Read page 66 • What is a Consensus? • What are 6 things you need to remember when making a decision through Consnesus? • Humanist Education- Humanists in the Reniassance period put a lot of emphasis on education. These Humanists were sometimes teachers who ran their own schools. They believed it was important to train their bodies as well as their minds. They also encouraged a curious, questioning attitude.

6. Read page 67, What subjects were studied in the middle ages? What subjects were studied during the renaissance? • Humanism and Religion- The writings that were studied by Humanists were written prior to the start of Christianity. They examined these writings using a Christian worldview and they discussed each writing’s value in relation to Christianity.

7. Society and the Arts • Together read pages 70-71 • What were the five elements that the renaissance artists used to create naturalism and beauty in their art? • During the Renaissance artists were interested in portraying the beauty of the human body and the natural world. The _____________________ is a good example of art work from this period. • ________________ – people who paid artists to produce work. They included merchants and important people in government. • Painting – Michelangelo was a famous artist from the Renaissance Period. He found inspiration from the Ancient ______________ and _________________. • In this time period there was in increase in _________________ and ________________ being painted. • What is the Name of the Artist and the piece of art from Figure 3-17? Briefly sketch this piece of art into your notes. • Petroglyphs are: • Pictographs are:

8. Architecture – Architecture was very important in the Renaissance Period. Much like artists was emphasizing beauty and Naturalism, so were architects. An important book from the Roman Period by the author Marcus Vitruvius Pollio was rediscovered in the Renaissance.

9. Architects from all over ________________ travelled to __________ to study the _________________, the ________________, and other classical buildings. ____________________ painted the interior of the Pantheon and ____________________________ designed the Church of San Lorenzo. • Sculpture – Sculptors inthe Middle Ages were seen as ______________ rather than _____________. They were part of construction teams for _______________, carving figures and other decorations that told ______________________. In the Middle Ages _______________________ become celebrities just like artists such as Michelangelo. • What is the name of the famous statue on page 74 in Figure 3-25? What was the name of the artist that carved this statue? • Literature – In the early Renaissance writers focused on translating the works of _____________ and ______________ writers and copying their styles. ________________ is also known as the language of the people. _____________________ was a very famous Poet at this time. He is known for his love poems that he wrote to a woman named _______________. These poems were called ________________________. • Who was Christine de Pisan and why was she famous/important? (See page 76).