The Renaissance
Based on the assigned reading and viewing of the video, discuss the following:
- In what ways did the Renaissance reflect the ideas and forms of Greco-Roman antiquity and also challenge the worldview and norms of medieval Europe? How did Renaissance scholars, writers, artists, and architects exhibit new perspectives?
- What one work of art, architecture, literature, or science do you think best exemplifies the Renaissance spirit and values, and how?
- Overall, what would you identify as the Renaissance’s most important contributions and achievements to Western civilization, and to our own time?
- What did you find the most interesting or helpful idea from the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=BmHTQsxxkPk
Note: In your discussion, be sure to show evidence of reading the textbook and viewing the video. No other sources are required to fulfill this assignment.
