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The Vibrant Renaissance: Art, Learning, and Humanism in Europe\

Discover how the Renaissance transformed Europe with an explosion of art, culture, and intellectual pursuits. From the Italian origins to the Northern spread, experience the rebirth of creativity and human potential. Meet renowned artists and writers who shaped this remarkable era. Uncover the impact of the printing press and the rise of literacy in this dynamic period. Dive into the world of Renaissance Men and the shift towards secular ideals. Explore how this rich cultural movement influenced society and shaped modern civilization.

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The Vibrant Renaissance: Art, Learning, and Humanism in Europe\

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  1. The Renaissance 1300-1600

  2. After the Black Death Population of N. Europe begins to recover Cities are growing Urban merchants become wealthy and sponsor artists.

  3. Renaissance Beginning Everyone used to be VERY religious, but too many were suffering and dying! Started to pull away from the church Looking to SECULAR (worldly) ideals of the here and now vs. life after death Begin studying HUMANISM: study of human potential & achievement

  4. The Renaissance Begins in Italy Explosion of creativity in Europe  Renaissance or “rebirth” of art & learning Italy had 3 Advantages: Thriving cities Rich merchant class (like the Medici family in Florence) Classical heritage of Greece and Rome

  5. New Values Humanism- focus on human potential and achievement instead of Christian teachings Enjoyment of Life including good food, nice clothes Patrons of the arts- the wealthy spend money on the arts

  6. What is a Renaissance Man? A person who mastered many fields of study Sculptor Painter Philosopher Educator

  7. New Techniques in Art - Painting Realistic portraits and sculptures- very human like Perspective- 3 dimensions, Distant objects are smaller

  8. New Techniques in Art-Sculptures Study of human anatomy to paint and sculpt better More natural postures and expressions

  9. The Artists of the RenaissanceDonatello DONATELLO: sculptor and painter; Revealed personality in his artOne of the first to do a nude statueFirst bronze statue of St. Louis of Toulouse

  10. The Artists of the RenaissanceLeonardo LEONARDO DA VINCI: painter, sculptor, inventor, & scientist  a true “Renaissance Man” Mona Lisa The Last Supper

  11. The Artists of the RenaissanceMICHELANGELO MICHELANGELO: sculptor and painter Sistine Chapel Statue of David

  12. The Artists of the RenaissanceRaphael RAPHAEL studied from Michelangelo and Leonardo; painter Madonna and Child School of Athens

  13. The Renaissance Moves North Why? Italian artists flee Italy and move north because Italy gets invaded Wealthy merchants in the north begin to be patrons of the arts How was the art different? Northern artists focused on religion and social reform

  14. Northern Renaissance Artists Albrecht Durer- German artist- woodcuts and engravings Hans Holbein- German artist- portrait painter Jan van Eyck- Flemish painter who used oil-based paints

  15. Printing Spreads Renaissance Ideas • JOHANN GUTENBERG: reinvents moveable type & comes up with printing press • Gutenberg Bible: first full size book printed • Can produce hundreds of copies • Encouraged people to learn to read! • RISE IN LITERACY & IDEAS SPREAD FASTER

  16. The Writers of the Renaissance They use vernacular- native or local language ERASMUS: The Praise of Folly – said to improve society, all should study Bible THOMAS MORE: Utopia – imaginary land inhabited by peaceful people; no use for money

  17. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Greatest playwright of all time: sonnets, plays, essays Romeo and Juliet Hamlet Othello Macbeth Midsummer Night’s Dream Julius Caesar King Lear The Writers of the Renaissance

  18. Videos William Shakespeare Horrible Histories The Renaissance: Was it a Thing? - Crash Course World History

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