The Italian Renaissance Key Concepts What was the

The Italian Renaissance -Key Concepts-

What was the Renaissance? Rebirth Return to interest in Classical (Greek/Roman) ideas and ideals Relaxing of strict attitudes (although you can bet not everyone felt this way!) With growing of urban society, a secular, or worldly, viewpoint emerged.

Where was the Renaissance? Florence, first. Italian states: Milan, Naples, and Rome. Spread to Northern Europe: Netherlands and Flanders

Leonardo da Vinci The best example of a Renaissance man He was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematician

Renaissance Politics Rome, Venice, Milan, Florence played crucial roles in Italian politics Renaissance Florence The Medici family took control of the city --Lorenzo the Magnificent (1449 -1492) Girolamo Savonarola condemned the corruption of the Medici family.

Renaissance Politics (cont. ) Francesco Sforza and mercenaries conquered the city of Milan

V. Renaissance Politics (cont) Niccolo Machiavelli (14691527) -- “The Prince” The goal of the prince must be power Cynical view of human nature Fear is a better motivator than affection Politics as the art of deception

V. Renaissance Society The noble, or aristocrat, was expected to fulfill certain ideals These ideals were expressed in The Book of the Courtier, written by Castiglione

Renaissance society (cont. ) His book described the characteristics of a perfect Renaissance noble. 1. He was suppose to have character, grace, and talent. 2. Develop two basic skills To be a warrior Perform military and physical exercises 3. Expected to gain classical education and follow a certain code of conduct.

Family and Marriages Parents arranged marriages to strengthen businesses or family ties The most important aspect of the marriage contract was the size of dowry, a sum of money given by the wife’s family to the husband upon marriage