These people studied Greek and Latin classical texts. One of the leading thinkers of the time was Petrarch, who was also known as the father of Humanism. Humanism encouraged people to think, explore, question, and experiment to discuss answers to worldly problems. Leonardo da Vinci created studies of flying machines, submarines, and the human body. Galileo created a powerful telescope that proved the earth and other planets revolved around the sun which went against church teachings of the time. He also performed experiments that found objects fall at the same rate of acceleration. Gutenberg made the most important technology advancement of the Renaissance by inventing the printing press which provided for the ability to distribute inexpensive books and spread knowledge to the people (Italian Renaissance,
These people studied Greek and Latin classical texts. One of the leading thinkers of the time was Petrarch, who was also known as the father of Humanism. Humanism encouraged people to think, explore, question, and experiment to discuss answers to worldly problems. Leonardo da Vinci created studies of flying machines, submarines, and the human body. Galileo created a powerful telescope that proved the earth and other planets revolved around the sun which went against church teachings of the time. He also performed experiments that found objects fall at the same rate of acceleration. Gutenberg made the most important technology advancement of the Renaissance by inventing the printing press which provided for the ability to distribute inexpensive books and spread knowledge to the people (Italian Renaissance,