17.1 Italy: The Birthplace of the Renaissance

1. Humanists influenced artists to carry on classical traditions and popularized the studies common to classical education

2. Although people remained devoutly Catholic, the spirit of society was secular. Church leaders and the wealthy believed they could enjoy life without offending God

3. Patrons spend money to help artists and architects create works of genius.

Styles in art and literature4. They painted portraits of prominent

citizens, showing what was distinctive about each; they glorified the human body in natural postures; enhanced realism

5. Wrote in the vernacular; wrote either for self-expression or to portray the individuality of their subjects

6. Wrote sonnets about the ideal women; about the imperfect conduct of women

17.4 Guided Reading

The Reformation Continues….

Religious and Social Beliefs of new Protestant Religions

Calvinism (John Calvin) People are sinful by nature Only the elected are saved - PREDESTINATION Government should be in the hands of religious

leaders Presbyterianism

Each community church was governed by presbyters

Calvin ideas Anabaptism

Only adults could decide to be baptized Church and state should be separate Refused to fight in wars Shared possessions