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Introduction to the Renaissance

Introduction to the Renaissance. Key Vocabulary . Renaissance- A rebirth or revival. Realism- interest in or concern for the actual or real, as distinguished from the abstract, speculative,  etc.

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Introduction to the Renaissance

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  1. Introduction to the Renaissance

  2. Key Vocabulary • Renaissance- A rebirth or revival. • Realism- interest in or concern for the actual or real, as distinguished from the abstract, speculative, etc. • Vernacular- the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region. • Humanism- A system of thought that rejects religious beliefs and centers on humans and their values, capacities, and worth • Patronage- support to an organization or individual usually in the form of money.

  3. Bubonic Plague • 1347-1351 Bubonic Plague sweeps across Europe • 1/3 the population wiped out • Loss of workers

  4. Bubonic Plague

  5. Return of Wealth • New middle class emerges • Food, clothes, LAND becomes cheaper • Dissolution of Feudal System • New middle class began indulging in luxuries: Art, Foods, Clothes • Education and Entertainment become a part of everyday life • Reemergence of the city! • Coastal cities become important for trade and education

  6. Middle ages and Renaissance Clothing Middle Ages Renaissance

  7. New Middle Class Notes • New Middle Class begins to indulge in the riches including • Education • Art • Clothing • Food • Purchasing of Land • Cities important again

  8. Rise of the Merchants • Merchant- Some one who purchases ortrades things in order to gain a profit • Things Merchants traded during the renaissance • Farmed Goods, • Art • Cloth • Gold

  9. Rise of Merchants • Banking • Loans, Currency exchange, and financing of own business • Medici Family • Bankers & Merchants = Wealthiest • Patrons

  10. Rise of Merchants • Merchants and Bankers become wealthiest part of society. • Increase of trade brings in money • Patrons support the arts

  11. Movement towards Humanism • Evidence > Faith • Challenges medieval education by emphasizing practical, pre-professional, scholastic studies • Petrarch- Father of Humanism • Begins studying ancient scrolls of Greek and Rome

  12. Father of Humanism

  13. Movement towards Humanism • Many of Humanists were Churchmen, who devoted their life to god as well as understanding man. • Humanists sought to teach all citizens (including women) the humanities. • Grammar, rhetoric, HISTORY, poetry, and moral philosophy. • Science and Mathematics as well.

  14. Movement towards Humanism • Studying of Ancient Texts • Greek and Roman • Evidence > Faith • Teaching of the humanities

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