Fiveable
Fiveable

Common Language and Subjects

Definition

This refers to the use of vernacular language (the common language spoken by people) and everyday subjects in literature and art, a trend that became popular during the Renaissance.

Related terms

Vernacular: The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.

Renaissance: A period in European history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to Modernity, characterized by a surge of interest in classical learning and values.

Humanism: An outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters; prominent during the Renaissance.

"Common Language and Subjects" appears in:

collegeable - rocket pep

Are you a college student?

  • Study guides for the entire semester

  • 200k practice questions

  • Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab



© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.


© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.