The Renaissance 1300 s1600 s The Rebirth of

The Renaissance : 1300 s-1600 s The Rebirth of Classical Greco/Roman Culture Starting in Italy and spreading throughout Europe

Causation : Time of recovery from the Black Plague Location, Location : Crusade launching and returning point Natural Heritage of Roman and Greek antiquities Urban trading Centers

The three exemplar cities of Italian Renaissance Milan Florence Venice Create a quick graphic to show two commonalities and one unique qualities of these three cities

Italy fails to unite and remains a collection of city states, thus are taken over by strong, united countries such as France and Spain. Look to page 160 and list 3 very unchristian behaviors we see the Spanish commit & include the common motivating factor. Clergy sold to slavers Killing (& probably worse) of civilians Stealing/sacking of the churches and palaces

Change to everyday life brought by the Renaissance : There are three parts of culture we see changing that we can claim as part of the “Renaissance”. Politics Technology Social classes Government was to maintain security and peace Ex. Machiavelli Social classes of became less distinct as the Renaissance progressed = Money/Trade Printing press (one of the greatest inventions of modern times)

Key movements in thought that were Renaissance Humanism : system of thought stressing humanity rather than divine or supernatural matters as the main focus. Ability to Change vs Fate Quote : Man is the measure of all things Why should people NOT commit murder? Pre-Renaissance person : “Thou shalt not commit Sin and murder is a Sin. ” Humanist : “a Society that allows murder cannot function properly AND we need to respect peoples rights to function properly. ”

Key movements in thought that were Renaissance Vernacular : writing and/or speech in the “common tongue” vs Latin Ex. Dante’s Divine Comedies Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales Education became more “well rounded” with a focus on the Humanities i. e. history, speaking, grammar, math, P. E. , etc. “The Renaissance Man” was the ideal for men with wealth

Key movements in thought that were Renaissance The Arts were expanded and supported Emphasis on new painting techniques and styles Emphasis on reviving Classical architecture and sculpture styles Allows for a new way of supporting the Arts : The patron (those the financially supports artists) Allows for great artists to develop such as… Leonardo da Vinci Raphael Michelangelo https: //www. britannica. co m/topic/Mona-Lisa-painting http: //www. italianrenaissance-art. com/Sistine -Chapel. html http: //hdscreen. us/paintings_ artwork_raphael_painter_hdwallpaper-926458/