FAH279H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: John Calvin, Protestantism, Discalced Carmelites
22 Oct 2018
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Italian religious art (cont"d) / art for the papacy. Map of 16th century europe, just to use as reference when looking back at religious art during this period. There are many relgiious divisions at this time. During the 16th century, there was a rise in protestantism. Sought to reform the christian church (also known as the reformers) Results in a split or shattering of europe in terms of religious. Many areas dominated by protestantism as well as areas still dominated by christianity. Catholicism is known as the counter-reformation (protestantism being the reformation) There were different beliefs from different sects of all religions. 1) each person has a direct relationship to god, and the hierarchy of clerics that had developed in the catholic church was unnecessary. The catholic response: affirm the importance of clergy and especially the authority of the pope. Protestants believed that popes and ministers should be seen as a leader among equals, no more hierarchy.
