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The Italian Renaissance Libertyville HS

The Italian Renaissance Libertyville HS. What was it?. Period of European re-connection with its classical past It was also an explosion of creativity in arts, architecture, literature When was it? No set beginning / end dates Generally accepted as 1350s to about 1500.

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The Italian Renaissance Libertyville HS

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  1. The Italian RenaissanceLibertyville HS

  2. What was it? • Period of European re-connection with its classical past • It was also an explosion of creativity in arts, architecture, literature • When was it? • No set beginning / end dates • Generally accepted as 1350s to about 1500

  3. Where did it Begin, and Why? • Began in Northern Italy, in Florence • Why there? • Florence was a powerful City State • Overseas trade led to growth, wealth of Florence • Florentine merchants had MONEY!!! • Earned - not inherited - rank • Individual achievement = imp. Renaissance theme • Financially supported the Arts

  4. Where, and why? • Classical heritage of Romans all around Florentines / Italians • Drew inspiration from Roman ruins around them • Conscious of “looking backwards” in history; looked down on medieval period

  5. Why did it occur? • Crusades brought Europeans into contact with scientifically superior Muslims • Decline of Constantinople (1204-1453) saw scholars flee to Italy & Florence • Black Death killed 1/3 of European population, causing shift in survivor’s world view

  6. Why did it occur? • Rich Florentines supported the arts, encouraging artists to come to Florence to work • Eviction of Jews from Spain (1492) brought with them Moorish learning, writings

  7. Renaissance Attitude • Humanism • Elites valued reason and evidence of senses (vs. Middle Ages values of humility, faith) • Studied ancient texts to understand Greek, Roman values • New access to original Greek translations allowed for correction of errors in church documents

  8. Renaissance “Attitude” • Acceptance of Worldly Pleasures • Humanists believed one could enjoy life without offending God • Elites were still religious, but more focused on secular world • Elites enjoyed material luxury (spices, glass, art) from outside Italy • Patrons of the Arts • Rich merchants (glorify themselves) • Church (Glorify God)

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