WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Renaissance authors like Dante and Petrarch emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual, which is known as
A
humanism
B
realism
C
classicism
D
romanticism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Interest in humanism, a philosophy that emphasized the individual and the human capacity for fulfillment through reason, transformed the Renaissance artist from an anonymous craftsman to an individual practicing an intellectual pursuit.

Detailed explanation-2: -In their studies of classical culture, humanists discovered a new way of looking at life. They began to create a philosophy based on the importance and dignity of each individual. Humanists believed that all people had the ability to control their own lives and achieve greatness.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most important Christian humanist was the Dutch scholar Desiderius Erasmus (c. 1466–1536).

Detailed explanation-4: -Francesco Petrarch, born Francisco Petracco, is most famous for being a poet during the Renaissance era in Italy. He is also credited with founding what is known as Renaissance Humanism in the 14th Century. He is also held up as the mentor and ideal model for lyricism in poetry.

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