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What does the term Renaissance mean? � “rebirth” �In this case a rebirth of art and language.
Where did the Renaissance begin? �Northern Italy �Began around 1300 and lasted until 1600. It later spread north.
Northern Europe Lagged behind �The reason why Northern Europe lagged behind Italy during the renaissance is because England France were locked in a hundred years’ war.
Italy had 3 advantages over Northern Europe �Thriving cities �A wealthy merchant class �Classical heritage of Greece and Rome �These 3 advantages help foster the Renaissance in Italy.
Urban Centers �Overseas trade sparked by the Crusades led to the growth of large city-states in northern Italy. �The rest of Europe was mostly rural �Why would cities help the renaissance? �Cities are often places where people exchange new ideas.
Bubonic Plague �Also called the “Black Death”. �Killed up to 60 percent of the population in these cities. �- i. e. Florence population went from 85, 000 to 30, 000. �Because of a reduced population there was a shrink for business expansion. Wealthy merchants began to pursue other interest, such as art.
Merchants and the Medici �City-states were small and ran their own affairs. �Many citizens were very active in the political life. �Merchants were the wealthiest, most powerful class and they dominated politics. �Merchants earned their social rank. �- They believed they deserved power and wealth because of their individual merit. �The Medici family ruled Florence.
Cosim 0 de’ Medici � 1434 - won control of Florence’s government. �Influenced members of the ruling council by giving them loans. �Virtually the dictator for 30 years.
Classical Heritage �Renaissance leaders looked down on the art and literature of the Middle Ages. �Wanted more learning from Greek and Romans time.
Classics lead to Humanism �Study of classical texts led to Humanism. �- Focused on human potential and achievements. �Popularized the study of subjects such as education, history, literature, and philosophy. �= These Subjects are called Humanities.
Humanism �Middle Ages = wearing rough clothing and eating the plainest of foods proved your loyalty to God. �Humanist believed that a person could enjoy life without offending God. �- The wealthy openly enjoyed material luxuries, fine music, and tasty foods. �Even church leaders became more worldly enjoying beautiful mansions, threw lavish banquets, and wore expensive clothes.
Italian Renaissance Art
Michelangelo �Glorified the Human body. �Painted the sistine chapel.
Donatello �Made sculptures more realistic by carving natural postures and expressions that reveal personality. �Carved the statue of David.
Leonardo �Painter, Sculptor, Inventor, and a Scientist = A true “Renaissance Man” �Painted – “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper”
Raphael �Learned from Michelangelo and Leonardo’s work. �Painted the School of Athens.
Women Painters �Sofonisba Anguissola was the first woman artist to gain an international reputation. �Painted portraits of prominent people such as King Phillip II of Spain.
Writers of the Renaissance �Writers began to write in the vernacular, meaning their native language rather than Latin. �Renaissance writers wrote for self-expression or to portray the individuality of their subjects. �Niccolo Machiavelli wrote the Prince.
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