Origins of Humanism
- Petrarch is considered the "Father of Humanism"
- Began during the Italian Renaissance
Celebration of the Individual
- Humanism focused on individuals as humans, removed from religion
Human Emotions
- Humanists recognized that emotions make people who they are
- Love
- Pain
- Joy
- Sorrow
Focus On Classical Culture
- Humanist scholars studied classical culture and literature of ancient Greece and Rome
Supported By Wealthy Patrons
- Humanism was supported by money from wealthy individuals who supported the Humanist movement during the Renaissance