Renaissance and Reformation(1500-1660)

Renaissance and Reformation

renaissance: rebirth or revival Revival of Learning; desire for

knowledge growth in study of other languages,

literature, art, mathematics, philosophy, and science

Protestant Reformation

led by Martin Luther posted 95 propositions against the

Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century

strived to make the church more accessible & fair

the church refused Luther’s propositions, and the Protestant Reformation evolved

English Reformation

began when King Henry VIII was denied a divorce by the Pope

The Church of England was formed English Parliament passed the

Supremacy Act in 1534 important influence on development of

Protestantism in England

Literature

focus on translating Latin and Greek works

authors tried to emulate the ancient greats

philosophy and scientific influences show

influenced by politics

Art

emphasis on the human figure, natural beauty, & physical realism

accurate perspective; subject placed in front of natural background

sculptures and architecture modelled after Roman style

Johannes Gutenburg

invented the printing press first time books were mass produced,

beginning with the Bible principal method of publishing through

late 20th century prior to invention of the printing press,

books could cost as much as houses

Leonardo da Vinci

developed ideas that were beyond his time

first person to bring realism and perspective into artwork, bringing subjects to life

controversial work, such as The Last Supper

invented his own artistic techniques promoted education of artistic style

Niccolo Machiavelli

“The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it”

- Niccolo Machiavelli

Roman historian and politician wrote history from a humanist

perspective rather than in the Greek theological tradition

wrote political instructions, believed the power to influence history and events lied in the individual

Miguel de Cervantes

Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright Spanish language often considered “la

lengua de Cervantes” large influence on prose fiction – Don

Quixote considered one of the best fictional works

Don Quixote (1605)

Excerpt written by Miguel de Cervantes widely considered the first modern

novel, as well as one of the greatest novels ever written

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