The Renaissance An Introduction What makes someone a

The Renaissance An Introduction

What makes someone a good leader? n. Make a list of five characteristics of good leaders.

Bell-ringer a renaissance man is a person with broad or varied knowledge of art science and culture

The Renaissance n Means “Rebirth” n Rebirth of what? n Culture n Art n Science n Ideas & Learning n Renaissance begins in the late 1300 s.

Question: What brought about the Renaissance? The Black Death and the Crusades

The Black Death (Plague) n Europe experiences a massive decline in population n Labor is hard to find (scarce) n Towns and many serfs freed from feudal obligations n Church’s influence declines n Disrupts pattern of trade. (Sea Routes emerge)

Economic Effects of the Crusades n Increased demand for Middle Eastern products n Stimulated production of goods to trade in Middle Eastern markets n Encouraged the use of credit (borrowing money) and banking.

Florence, Venice, & Genoa (Italy) n Were initially independent city-states governed as republics. n Had access to trade routes connecting Europe with Middle Eastern Markets. n Served as trading centers for the distribution of goods to northern Europe

Impact of Crusades and Black Death n Feudalism no longer works n Growth of trading towns and cities n Cities are free from feudal obligations n Manorialism no longer works n Not enough workers n Demand for Middle Eastern Goods causes increase in trade

Humanism n The study of humans and humanity n Celebrated the individual n Stimulated the study of Greek and Roman literature and culture n Was supported by wealthy patrons (people who supported artists and writers)

Humanism (cont. ) n During Renaissance, people turn away from religion. n Celebrates the here and now, don’t wait for the afterlife. n People still believe in God. n Religion just isn’t everything.