Noble, Western Civilization: The Continuing Experiment, 4e Thomas F. X. Noble, University of Virginia Barry S. Strauss, Cornell University Duane J. Osheim, University of Virginia Kristen B. Neuschel, Duke University William B. Cohen, Indiana University David D. Roberts, University of Georgia Rachel G. Fuchs, Arizona State University
Chapter 12:
The Renaissance Review Questions
Define the term "humanism." How did humanism differ from scholasticism?
What contributions did Petrarch make to the development of Italian humanism? What were his ambitions?
Was Machiavelli a humanist? Why or why not?
What innovations do art historians see in the work of Giotto? Why were they
important?
Describe the role of the artist in Italian society. Why were artists so dependent
on patrons?
How did printing facilitate the spread of the Renaissance? In what ways was
the Northern Renaissance different from the Italian Renaissance?
