The Renaissance Guided Notes
The Renaissance Guided Notes
The Renaissance Guided Notes
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In your own words, define the Renaissance. Draw a representation of what the
Renaissance looks like to you or the
characteristics they focused on.
Who are the Renaissance Men we discussed What did these figures do that warranted
in the lecture? them a spot in the Renaissance?
Draw your own version of the printing press What does the chart say? How did the
and explain its significance. printing press contribute to this?
Do you agree with the meaning of After considering what humanism means, do
humanism? Why, why not? you think this is something we continue to
value today? How?
How does the video depict the Catholic What happened to the Catholic Church as a
Church? What do you think about this? result of these ideas spreading?
Fill in the blanks.
Johann Gutenberg was a German ___________ and inventor who sought to create something
from his acquired knowledge in his craft of metal working and gem cutting. The printing press
was his lifelong _________. The printing press which could now print many copies of the bible
was struggling in its early days due to lack of a market that could sell these books. Nonetheless,
over time as people began seeing the effectiveness and importance of being able to spread
news quickly, soon thereafter book shops and libraries opened that would provide the public
with these kinds of information. This would also encourage people to become ___________.
However, it is important to mention that the printing press gained momentum and value after
Gutenberg’s _________.
Michelangelo was an Italian painter, sculptor and __________. He became an influential figure
in the development of ____________ Art. He was considered to be the best artist during his
lifetime and one of the best artists in the world. In his time, he helped change the publics
_________________ of artists in a more positive light. His works continue to leave an impact in
our contemporary and they are also among the most famous as well as recognizable to exist.
Michelangelo had greater ____________ in religion that DaVinci as a demonstrated in his
works. Also, because of his works popularity he has influenced how we ______________ God,
biblical figures as well as other characters.