Unit 1
How did the printing press contribute and revolutionize the renaissance?
Because the production of books before the printing press involved hand copying the words onto paper, it was expensive and time consuming, therefore it was only enjoyed by those of the opulent higher class. So, once the printing press was popularized, it allowed for cheaper manufacturing of books, which meant that the lower classes could actually purchase them. It was a way to spread new ideas and foster education, some of the key aspects of the Renaissance. It also helped stimulate the Reformation, as the Bible was printed in a myriad of languages, instead of just Latin, people had the choice to stop relying on the church in order to worship.
Why was Michelangelo's David such an iconic piece of art that came out of the Renaissance?
With humanism on the rise, we see that along with the written works from Ancient Rome and Greece, the “canon” of Greek art is also present. This sculpture was basically a new version of Polykleitos’ Doryphoros, both are portrayed idealism of the human form. It depicts a perfect human body, with ideal proportions, realism, and grace. David is the embodiment of values that were becoming increasingly important throughout society, intelligent, rationality, and power. …show more content…
The generally treatment and life of peasants was horrible, along with poor economic status, there were crop failures, and their exploitation by the Nobles. So, they called for change, they supported this with ideas from Luther’s works and other scripture. Luther at first supported them, then he decided he didn’t want his works to support rebellion and rampage. He supported freedom in practice of religion, not freedom in terms of society and politics. I think he was extremely fake for doing so, he knew the difficulties in advocating for freedom, no matter the type, so he should have at least supported
How did the printing press contribute and revolutionize the renaissance?
Because the production of books before the printing press involved hand copying the words onto paper, it was expensive and time consuming, therefore it was only enjoyed by those of the opulent higher class. So, once the printing press was popularized, it allowed for cheaper manufacturing of books, which meant that the lower classes could actually purchase them. It was a way to spread new ideas and foster education, some of the key aspects of the Renaissance. It also helped stimulate the Reformation, as the Bible was printed in a myriad of languages, instead of just Latin, people had the choice to stop relying on the church in order to worship.
Why was Michelangelo's David such an iconic piece of art that came out of the Renaissance?
With humanism on the rise, we see that along with the written works from Ancient Rome and Greece, the “canon” of Greek art is also present. This sculpture was basically a new version of Polykleitos’ Doryphoros, both are portrayed idealism of the human form. It depicts a perfect human body, with ideal proportions, realism, and grace. David is the embodiment of values that were becoming increasingly important throughout society, intelligent, rationality, and power. …show more content…
The generally treatment and life of peasants was horrible, along with poor economic status, there were crop failures, and their exploitation by the Nobles. So, they called for change, they supported this with ideas from Luther’s works and other scripture. Luther at first supported them, then he decided he didn’t want his works to support rebellion and rampage. He supported freedom in practice of religion, not freedom in terms of society and politics. I think he was extremely fake for doing so, he knew the difficulties in advocating for freedom, no matter the type, so he should have at least supported