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"Exploring the Humanist Legacy: From Montaigne to Dawkins" Humanism, a philosophical and intellectual movement that emerged during the Renaissance

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Humanist Collection: MONTAIGNE, Michel de (1533-1592)
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Humanist Collection: Richard Dawkins, British science writer
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Humanist Collection: Hugo Grotius, Dutch jurist
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Humanist Collection: Hugo De Groot / Larmessin
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Humanist Collection: Utopiae Insulae Figura (Map of the New Island of Utopia
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Humanist Collection: Medici, Lorenzo the Magnificient (1449-1492). Italian
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Humanist Collection: Medical prescription, satirical artwork
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Humanist Collection: Sir Thomas More, 1527, (1902). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
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Humanist Collection: Lorenzo Valla
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Humanist Collection: Woodcut from 1518 third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535
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Humanist Collection: Erasmus of Rotterdam, Dutch Catholic reformer and humanist (engraving)
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Humanist Collection: Leonardo Bruni
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Humanist Collection: Bessarion - 2
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Humanist Collection: Erasmus / Scriven / Penn
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Humanist Collection: From left to right, Ludovic Kennedy, Moira Shearer (married to Ludovic Kennedy
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Humanist Collection: Rubens, (1577-1640), 1830. Creator: Unknown
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Humanist Collection: Merula, (c1430-1494), 1830. Creator: Unknown
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Humanist Collection: Ulrich Von Hutten, 1516, (1936). Creator: Unknown
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Humanist Collection: The Escape of Grotius, aka Hugo de Groot
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Humanist Collection: Fray Luis de Leon (1527-1591). Spanish poet
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Humanist Collection: Beatriz Galindo (1465-1535), called La Latina
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Humanist Collection: Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1578). Andromeda
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Humanist Collection: Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1578)
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Humanist Collection: PETRARCH (1304-1374)
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Humanist Collection: GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von (1749-1832)
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Humanist Collection: Francesco Cinzio Benincasa, c. 1478-80 (marble)
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Humanist Collection: Leonardo Bruni or Leonardo Aretino, c. 1370 - 1444
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Humanist Collection: Aldus Pius Manutius
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Humanist Collection: Philip Melanchthon, 1497 - 1560, born Philipp Schwartzerdt
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Humanist Collection: Theodorus Gaza or Theodore Gazis, c. 1398 - 1475. Greek humanist, and translator of Aristotle
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Humanist Collection: George of Trebizond, 1395-1472 /1473
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Humanist Collection: Albrecht Durer visiting Antwerp in 1520, 1855 (oil on panel)
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Humanist Collection: Portrait of Peter Gillis (oil on panel)
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Humanist Collection: Portrait of Adrian Beverland Drawing a Statue of Callipygian Venus, 1686. Creator: Isaac Beckett
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Humanist Collection: Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites
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Humanist Collection: Portrait of Otto van Veen, circa 1556-1629, Dutch painter, draughtsman
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Humanist Collection: Illustration from Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium
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Humanist Collection: First page of De vita libri tres by Marsilio Ficino (pen & ink, tempera and gold on vellum)
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Humanist Collection: Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d. c)
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Humanist Collection: Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium
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Humanist Collection: Sir Thomas More (1477-1535) (engraving)
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Humanist Collection: Erasmus & John Colet
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Humanist Collection: Portrait of Marguerite d Angouleme (1492-1549) Queen of Navarre with a dog on her knees
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Humanist Collection: Sir Thomas More sepia toned (XXXL)
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Humanist Collection: Petrarch (XXXL)
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Humanist Collection: John Locke (XXXL)
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Humanist Collection: Frontispiece from a 1860 edition of Leaves of Grass
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Humanist Collection: Conrad Lycosthenes, 1518-1561, Alsatian humanist


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"Exploring the Humanist Legacy: From Montaigne to Dawkins" Humanism, a philosophical and intellectual movement that emerged during the Renaissance, has left an indelible mark on our understanding of humanity. This caption delves into some key figures and artworks associated with humanism. Montaigne, a French philosopher of the 16th century, is considered one of the pioneers thought. His essays explored various aspects of human nature and encouraged self-reflection. Richard Dawkins, a British science writer known for his advocacy of atheism and evolutionary biology, embodies modern-day humanism by promoting reason and scientific inquiry as guiding principles in understanding our existence. Hugo Grotius, a Dutch jurist from the 17th century, contributed significantly to international law. His works emphasized natural law principles rooted in respect for individual rights and peaceful coexistence among nations. Lorenzo de' Medici (the Magnificent), an influential Italian patron of arts during the Renaissance period, supported numerous artists who embraced humanistic ideals. His support fostered cultural growth throughout Italy. Satirical artwork like medical prescriptions often served as social commentary during this era. These pieces mocked societal norms or criticized political figures through clever symbolism. Sir Thomas More's Utopia provided a critical examination of society's flaws while envisioning an ideal world based on equality and justice. The woodcut from its third edition captures More's vision visually. Lorenzo Valla was an Italian scholar whose textual criticism challenged established dogmas by questioning religious texts' authenticity. He played a pivotal role in shaping early humanistic scholarship. Erasmus of Rotterdam was another prominent figure within European humanism who sought reform within Catholicism through education and biblical scholarship. His engraving portrays his dedication to intellectual pursuits amidst religious turmoil. Leonardo Bruni contributed greatly to reviving interest in classical Greek literature during the Renaissance period through his translations and writings on history and politics.