Chapter 3 The Humanist Approach Worldview Inquiry In

Chapter 3: The Humanist Approach

Worldview Inquiry In what ways can shifts in ideas affect a society’s worldview?

Vocabulary Humanists Aqueducts Philosophers Democracy Civic Rhetoric Patrons Petroglyphs Pictographs Vernacular Sonnets

The Medici family commissioned most of Michelangelo’s projects. Competed with Leonardo da Vinci for different commissions. The Pope choose Michelangelo to complete many projects.

The word “Humanism” comes from the Latin word humanitas to refer to the quality of the human mind that sets us apart from animals – our spiritual and intellectual abilities.

This new way of thinking appears to have started in northern Italian citystates, where scholars we now call humanists looked back to the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome.

These scholars studied Greek and Roman writings and art and applied classical ideas in their own lives and work.

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Classical Writings Greek and Roman civilizations were not forgotten during the Middle Ages. Latin (Roman language) remained the language of scholars and the Church. Work was studied from a Christian perspective.

Classical Writings During the Renaissance, educated people began to look at ancient works in a different way.

Classical Writings They admired eloquent writing styles of ancient writers and became interested in their ideas about society, politics, history, and the arts.

Classical Writings Renaissance worldview was a result of intercultural contact with earlier civilizations. Classical Civilizations: The Greek and Roman civilizations.

Classical Writings The Islamic civilizations that preserved the knowledge of Classical civilization and further developed it (sciences, math, and medicine) of the civilizations of India and the Far East.

Classical Writings Humanist ideas spread mainly along the wealthy people in society. Reading and discussing ancient writers became kind of a fad among the new merchant and business class.

Classical Writings Most cultures have a set of rules or commandments that guides people’s behaviour.

Anishinable Modern Life (Page 5) Thank Kitche Manitou for all his gifts Beliefs Honour the aged Values Honour life in all its forms Honour women Beliefs Values Honour promises Values Honour kindness Values Be peaceful Beliefs Be courageous Values Be moderate in all things Beliefs Values and Beliefs are important

I am the Lord your God You shall have no other gods before me You shall not make for yourself an idol You shall not make wrongful use of the name of your God Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy Honor your father and mother You shall not murder You shall not commit adultery You shall not steal You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor You shall not covet your neighbor's house You shall not covet your neighbor's wife

In what ways do both the Ten Commandments and the Code for Long Life and Wisdom express similar values? How does modern day society enforce these values?

The Achievements of the Greeks and Romans civilization today: Colosseum Aqueducts Roads Hadrian’s Wall

Humanism and the Individual Most important concept to Renaissance thinkers was the belief in the dignity and potential of the individual. They believed that people could shape their lives through their own efforts and talents.

Humanism and the Individual These new ideas were easily integrated into the Christian worldview: To develop one’s talents was to serve God, Because God had provided you with those talents.

Humanism and the Individual Humanists believed that: Human beings can use the power of reason (thinking to find truth for themselves). It is important for a person to have an open, curious, and questioning mind. People can achieve great things through learning. Individuals should be skilled in many different areas. Develop not just the mind but body and spirit also.

Humanist Scholars Francesco Petrarch saw the Classical (Romans and Greeks) past as a glorious time. Believed it was superior to the medieval time, called “dark ages. ”

Humanist Scholars Humanists began to view their own time as glorious – it was “reborn” Muslim world preserved Greek and Roman manuscripts as well as the monasteries and the cathedrals around Europe.

Humanist Scholars Humanists collected manuscripts and translated them. Why? Humanists wanted people around the world to read them. In order to be cultured, they believed people should read good books and look at good works of art.

What objects to you see? What do they suggest about the interests of these two individuals? How does this portrait illustrate humanist ideas? Find the crucifix – what might the size suggest about their attitude toward religion?

Renaissance Man 7 groups will now complete the rest of the chapter. Group 1: Civic Humanism (p. 65) Group 2: Education (p. 67) Group 3: Religion (p. 69) Group 4: Painting (p. 70 -71) Group 5: Architecture (p. 72) Group 6: Sculpture (p. 73) Group 7: Literature (p. 75)

Cheat Sheet Where did Renaissance thinkers get their inspiration? How were religious themes interpreted? Why did artists begin to sign their work? Civic humanism, painting, education. Major characteristics of Renaissance. Effect of Renaissance on Western Europe. Why did the Renaissance flourish in the City-States? Differences between the Renaissance and Middle Ages. Difference between fact and opinion. Who coined the term “’Dark Ages? ” Civic humanists and their beliefs. Famous artists.