C100 Humanism The Renaissance Period

Renaissance - -A period in Western history 14th - 16th centuries marked by a revival of interest in culture. The overall atmosphere of change during the Renaissance proved conducive to artistic experimentation and innovation. Classicism - -aestetic attitudes and principals found in the arts Humanism - -the study of the creative and and intellectual contributions of all human cultures Rationalism/Scientific Expansion - -a point of view that emphasises the role of reason, over the senses, i...