Unit 1

Renaissance: The Origins of a Western Worldview

Skill Check

Practice Your Skills: Do some critical thinking!

1. In the video you watched for this lesson,  the speaker said that two important ways that art was influenced by humanism were as follows:
• Art became centered on the human individual.
• Artists imitated the works of the classical societies of Greek and Rome.


2. Which of these two do you think is the most important? Why?


3. On the Renaissance Artists Discussion Board, share your opinion.
• Explain why you think the one you chose is the most important, or, if you think they are both important, explain your reasons.


4. Remember to check the Discussion Board to see what other students think.