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Explore the meaning and significance of the Renaissance in Italy, highlighting key aspects such as art, literature, science, and architecture. Discover how this cultural rebirth from the 14th to 17th centuries influenced European thought and creativity.
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Chapter 1 The Renaissance • (I) Meaning of the Renaissance
After you take a lot at this PowerPoint, pre-read your History Book (The Renaissance Section 26)P. 2-P.10
The Renaissance 4000 BC AD1 476 1453 2000 1300 1600 • The Renaissance • means rebirth • took place during the 14th-17th centuries
Florence was an important centre of art and learning in Italy in Renaissance times.
The Renaissance arts architecture • great changes in art, literature, science, medicine and architecture
The Renaissance literature medicine
Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient Greece • The European were interested again in classical things and Greco-Roman civilization.
They developed an interest in the beauty around them. Sculpture and painting made during the Renaissance
The Renaissance • They questioned unreasonableideas and beliefs. • They had greater freedom.
The Renaissance Milan Venice Genoa Black Sea Florence Constantinople Rome Italy Mediterranean Sea Jerusalem Important city-states and other cities The Renaissance first started in Italy.
Italy: The Birthplace of the Renaissance Knowing More About History
The Renaissance Italian City-States’ Special Position • made up of independent city-states • end of feudalism • people enjoyed greater freedom
Genoa Florence, Venice and Genoa were cultural centres during the Renaissance.
Florence A parade in Florence
Roman remains Italy, Europe’s Centre of Art and Learning • home of the Roman Empire • numerous Roman remains
The Renaissance Italians studying Roman remains
The Renaissance Genoa Venice Growth of Trade • The Italian city-states controlled the trade in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Renaissance Florence Milan Florence, Genoa and Milan were rich city-states in Italy.
The Renaissance • Lorenzo de. Medici • famous Florentine trader • gave financial support to many artists • Traders and rulers were interested in art.
The Renaissance Lorenzo de. Medici support ed the work of Lenoardo da Vinci (left) and Michelangelo (right).