Chapter 15 notes

Section 1
1. The renaissance was a philisophical and an artistic movement.
2. It was marked by renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman literature and life.
3. Medievel scholars tried tried to bring everything in harmony with the Christian teachings.
4. Naturally, the renaissance started in Italy.
5. Over time, factors like trades that brought crusaders in contact with the Byzantine Empire, led to some Italians to rethink thoughts about art and philosophy.
6. Florence, Milan, Naples, Rome, and Venice were mostly righ and educated.
7. In the early renaissance of the 1300's, Italian people went to the Greek's to learn more about about education.
8. People who specialized in these studies were humanists.
9. Some Christians turned to Jewish teachers to learn Hebrew.
10. Francesco Petrarch was one of the first humanists.
11. Niccolo Machiavelli wa a diplomat who desplaid less tension  between spiritual and earthly quests.
12. He could be considered a humanists.
13. Leonardo da Vinci had many talents, including an archetect, engineer, painter, scultpor, and scientist.
14. Michelangelo was a brilliant painter.
15. Rafeal became so popular in Florence that the pope hired him to beautify Venice.