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The Renaissance. 1300-1600. What was the Renaissance?. Rebirth in creativity in Europe Art and Learning were valued. Began in Florence, Italy Intellectual break from the Middle Ages. Which art piece is from the Middle Ages? Which one is from the Renaissance?. Renaissance. Medieval.
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The Renaissance 1300-1600
What was the Renaissance? • Rebirth in creativity in Europe • Art and Learning were valued • Began in Florence, Italy • Intellectual break from the Middle Ages
Which art piece is from the Middle Ages? Which one is from the Renaissance? Renaissance Medieval
3 dimensional-Perspective Intellectual Theme Vibrant/Active Why Renaissance?
Why Italy? • Geography and trade: Exposed to different cultures • Urban Centers: Florence, Rome and Venice- exchange of new ideas • Merchant class (De Medici): Supporters of the arts • Classical Heritage: Inspiration from Rome and Greece
Map Label: p. 35 France Florence England Venetian Republic (shade) Holy Roman Empire Papal States (shade) Spain Ottoman Empire
Renaissance Values (Humanism) • Individualism and human potential Champion of Humanism • Material Pleasures • Secularism- • Renaissance Man: Excels in many fields Erasmus in his Praise of Folly Concerned with the here and now Increase tolerance for non religious ideas Educated Self control
Who is this Renaissance Man? Inventor Painter Scientist Sculptor Leonardo Da Vinci
Who is this Renaissance Man? Educated in the Classics Well loved Realist Painter Hired by the Pope Raphael
Who is this Renaissance Man? Advisor to rulers Better to be feared than love Wrote the Prince Writer Machiavelli
Who is this Renaissance Man? Sculpted the David Engineer Church was chief Benefactor Painted Sistine Chapel Ceiling Michelangelo
Are there Renaissance Men today?One the lines think of an individual in our society today that is highly successful in everything he or she does. Be sure to explain your choice. Be ready to share
Exit Ticket Bell Ringer/Exit Ticket Journal Name:_______________ Unit: Date:___________Topic:_______________________ Score:______/3 (teacher use) Renaissance and Reformation • Define Renaissance and explain why it began in Italy? Renaissance 9/11