AP Euro due Mon

1. Review Map of Europe (retake quiz)

2. Handout:

  • Read about the life of Petrarch; summarize in your own words (bullet points)
  • Read his letter describing his ascent to Mont Ventoux (see here for more).
  • What do you see in Petrarch’s description that tells you about his personality and also of the society in which he lives.

    • For Tuesday and Wednesday

    Presentations on Humanists

    Six students will give presentations on the following Humanist philosophers. Each student will present (12 minutes each) about one Humanist philosopher of the Renaissance. (We will distribute the names on Monday):

    1. Rodolphus Agricola (1443-1485)
    2. John Colet (c.1467-1519)
    3. Leonardo Bruni (1369-1444)
    4. Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375)
    5. Coluccio Salutati (1331 – 1406)
    6. Poggio Bracciolini (1380 – 1459)

    For Monday and Tuesday (Sep 15/16)

    Renaissance Artists

    We will select from those listed here:

    List of Renaissance Artists