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Renaissance Age

Discover the Renaissance period of rebirth and achievement with influential figures like Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello. Learn about the era's significance, art, and key figures who shaped this transformative period. Dive into the cultural and artistic advancements that defined this golden age in Italy and Northern Europe. Explore the humanism, art techniques, and literary contributions that characterize the Renaissance. Uncover how the printing press revolutionized knowledge and literacy across Europe during this remarkable period.

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Renaissance Age

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  1. Renaissance Age Period of Rebirth and Achievement

  2. When you hear the names Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello you should not just think of … They are the names of important people from the period called the Renaissance.

  3. I. What does Renaissance mean? REBIRTH

  4. II. Why does the Renaissance begin in Italy? Italy recovered quickly from the plague Renaissance in Italy Trade revived quickly Rome was the center Roman History. Wealthy merchants became patrons to artists.

  5. Lorenzo Medici Florence, Italy • Influential patron from wealthy business family • supported many artists like Michelangelo Michelangelo lived in his palace and met other artists Patron- financial supporter

  6. 1 point Perspective 2 Point Perspective IV. Important Terms Humanism- emphasis on individual uniqueness and worth.Perspective was used by Renaissance artists to create dimension and depth.

  7. Leonardo Da Vinci Artist, inventor, botanist

  8. Renaissance man • Influenced many other artists. • Dissected corpses to learn about the body (to paint realistically).

  9. He designed early versions of: Helicopter, Tank, Parachute, Hang Glider, Pedometer, Submarine and many other inventions. Tank Helicopter

  10. Mona Lisa

  11. The Last Supper

  12. Michelangelo Painter, sculptor, architect, poet • Started sculpting at age 14. • Studied anatomy, dissected corpses

  13. Works: The Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel Fresco-painting on fresh plaster FOR MORE INFO...

  14. “The Creation of Adam” The Sistine Chapel Michelangelo

  15. The Last Judgment

  16. Ever seen these angels? Michelangelo painted them on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

  17. Pieta Moses By Michelangelo

  18. St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome The dome was designed by Michelangelo. Outside Inside Ideas were based on Roman and Greek architectural elements.

  19. D. Donatello -Sculptor (Not only a Ninja Turtle) David Michelangelo’s version Made of bronze

  20. Raphael- painter • Blended Christian and classical styles • “The School of Athens” FOR MORE INFO...

  21. Sofonisba Anguissola- painter • Bold, realistic portraits • Court painter for Philip II of Spain “The Chess Game” “Self Portrait”

  22. VI. Writers • Baldassare Castiglione • Played music, studied lit. and history • Wrote The Book of the Courtier- about how to act as a noble • Niccolo Machiavelli • Observed kings at court • Wrote The Prince- a “How To” book to get and keep • power as a ruler

  23. Northern Renaissance The Renaissance moves north 100 years after it began in Italy. Northern Europe recovered from the Plague more slowly.

  24. Albrecht Durer - Artist • called the “German Leonardo.” • Studied in Italy and spread ideas North • engravings • Prints • paintings

  25. Hubert and Jan van Eyck- Flemish painters • developed oil paints and painted realistic scenes. • The Virgin of Chancellor • Wedding Portrait

  26. Jan Van Eyck: Arnolfini Wedding Portrait

  27. Pieter Bruegel- artist • influenced Flemish painters • Used vibrant colors to paint peasant life. Peasant Dance The Peasant Wedding

  28. Peter Paul Rubens mixed realistic style with the classical themes.

  29. Wrote new edition of Bible in Greek and Latin Erasmus- Dutch writer • Humanist • Wanted the Bible translated into the vernacular (every day language) and Church Reforms

  30. Sir Thomas More- writer • Wrote Utopia (book to describe ideal society) • Wanted social and economic reforms No Private Property Education For All Justice is used to end crime

  31. William Shakespeare :Playwright • Romeo and Juliet • MacBeth • Hamlet • Created 1700 new words • wrote 37 players in 23 years • Bedroom • Lonely • Generous • Gloomy • Heartsick • Hurry • Sneak

  32. Miguel de Cervantes- Spanish writer Don Quixote (the book Man of La Mancha is based on) Wrote the first modern novel

  33. Improved moveable type “invented” the printing press The Guttenberg Bible Johannes Guttenberg- German inventor

  34. How did the printing press impact Europe? • Literacy increased • Knowledge and ideas spread • Books were cheaper and easier to make • Schools were built to teach children how to read and write

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