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Renaissance and Reformation 1350 - 1600

Explore the revival of humanism, the use of Latin and vernacular languages in literature, famous authors, humanist education, and the art of the Renaissance period.

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Renaissance and Reformation 1350 - 1600

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  1. Renaissance and Reformation1350 - 1600 Section 2 Ideas and Art of Renaissance

  2. Background During the Renaissance, humanism revived interest in the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome in classical Latin. Humanism became an educational curriculum, and at the core of humanist schools were the liberal studies of art, sculpture, and architecture of the Renaissance.

  3. Humanism • Study of the Humanities – grammar, poetry, moral philosophy, and history • Early humanist took an interest in the civic life and to serve the state

  4. Literature • Widespread use of Latin in writings of scholars, lawyers, theologians. • Also used the vernacular – language spoken in ownregions, such as Italian, French, and German

  5. Famous Authors • Dante: • Italian author who wrote Divine Comedy • About a soul’s journey to salvation. • Chaucer: • English author who wrote Canterbury Tales • About 29 pilgrims who exchanged stories on their journey to the tomb of Thomas Becket at Canterbury, England. • Christine de Pizan: • French author who wrote The Book ofthe City of Ladies • Women would learn aswell as men if they could attend same schools.

  6. The Book of the Cities of Ladies, written in 1404 denounced the many male writers who said that “women, by their very nature, are unable to learn”. Canterbury Tales consists of a collection of stories told by a group of 29 pilgrims journeying to the tomb of Saint Thomas Becket Christine de Pizan

  7. Education • Humanist schools based upon liberal studies or what is called liberal arts today. • Included: History, moral philosophy, astronomy, music, and physical education • Practical preparation for life • Mostly men, very few women

  8. Renaissance Art • Painting • Artist sought to imitate nature • Fresco – painting done on fresh wet plaster using water based paints • Perspective – As objects are farther away, they are painted smaller. • Sculpture/Architecture • Inspired by statues and buildingsof the Greeks and Romans. • High Renaissance • Final stage of Italian Renaissance art • 1490-1520 • Associated with Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo

  9. Last Supper – Da Vinci Michelangelo Michelangelo Da Vinci Raphael

  10. Summary Questions Directions: Draw a line under the last of your notes and answer the following questions. Refer to your notes if you need to. • What subjects are included in the humanities? • What does the word “vernacular” refer to? If you were from Italy, what would your vernacular be? France? • The High Renaissance period is mostly associated with what 3 artist?

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