RENASCIMENTO E HUMANISMO: uma nova cultura e nova pedagogia

The Renaissance and Humanism represented a paradigmatic shift from the medieval theocentric worldview to anthropocentrism, promoting the individual as the center of knowledge and valuing human potential. These movements revolutionized art, science, and education, grounded in principles such as individualism, universalism, secularism, naturalism, and classicism. Inspired by classical, Christian, and Eastern sources, figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Erasmus of Rotterdam, and Michelangelo left profound legacies. In the pedagogical field, key aspects included holistic education, the emphasis on the humanities, classical education, and the secularization of teaching. This article explores how these transformations shaped modern pedagogy, prioritizing critical thinking, the universality of knowledge, and freedom of expression, consolidating an educational model centered on the dignity and harmonious development of the human being.