1. 1350-1600 THE RENAISSANCE

2. REVIEW What does “Renaissance” mean? What was the Renaissance a rejection of? Who participated in the Renaissance?

3. FOCUS QUESTION How did the Renaissance set the stage for modern society? Think of… (attitudes towards politics, art, religion, social values and economics)

4. WHAT MADE THE RENAISSANCE POSSIBLE? Began in Italy (Florence) Proximity to Rome Strong Economy Trade Expansion, East and West Italian city-states independent and prosperous Development of Banking

5. WHAT MADE THE RENAISSANCE POSSIBLE? Politics Elite rule by powerful familia(along with Popes, Cardinals, lords and Kings) Wealthy families patroned and sponsored artistic development (Medici in Florence) Plague? Invention of the Printing Press Moveable Type – Johann Gutenberg, 1439

6. NEW PATTERNS OF THOUGHT Analyzing Renaissance Art

7. 1. SECULARISM During the Renaissance, people found other things worth living for besides the afterlife

8. SHOWS MAN MORE EQUAL TO DIVINE THE CREATION OF ADAM, MICHELANGELO

9. THE BIRTH OF VENUS, SANDRO BOTTICELLI (1458) Classical values rather than Christian life

10. 2. HUMANISM Term created by the creators/participants in the Renaissance Greek and Latin classics as their inspiration Principles: Living in this world Human dignity Responsible citizen Value knowledge for its own sake Knowledge for personal and political conduct ((History, Literature, Ethics, Rhetoric))

11. VISION OF MAN, NOT GOD, AS PERFECT, INDIVIDUAL MICHELANGELO DAVID

12. LOVE OF LEARNING, CLASSICS, KNOWLEDGE FOR SELF SCHOOL OF ATHENS, RAPHAEL (1510)

13. 3. INDIVIDUALISM Individual humans are capable of great accomplishments. Importance = freed remarkable individuals and geniuses (Leonardo da Vinci) to live up to their potential (Medieval discouraged innovation) Ex: Artists started signing their paintings (individualistic pride) Individualistic system of capitalism encouraged private enterprise

14. CELEBRATED THE IDENTITY OF INDIVIDUALS, AUTOBIOGRAPHY SELF PORTRAIT, LEONARDO DA VINCI

15. 4. SKEPTICISM curiosity and the questioning of authority

16. RENAISSANCE ART New techniques (Perspective and realism) Express feelings about place of humanity in the world (modern notion of art representing the world external to us) Artists gained new stature, wealth Classicism in art and architecture Order Harmony Symmetry The Dead Christ Leonardo da Vinci

17. RENAISSANCE FAMILY Change from Medieval “Communal family” to the more modern “Nuclear Family” Growth of wealth Sovereign state Value of marital love and relationship with child

18. “RENAISSANCE MAN” Excel at all matters Learning, craftmanship AND civic life Ex: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) Painter, Writer, Inventor, good at math and science “ The Courtier ” (1528) by Baldassare Castiglione Teach new courtly ideal of a Gentleman Civic life, public and private justice, wisdom, liberality, moderation Medieval equality of Knight and lady gone, now man is superior, woman there to please male

19. Therefore, Medieval ideal was the Knight, Renaissance ideal was the intelligent, civilized Gentleman “Renaissance Man” describes a person with multiple capabilities, including artistic talent. Think of someone you know, or know of today who deserves the title “Renaissance Man” or “Renaissance Woman” and describe their talents and skills.

20. PRIMARY DOCUMENT READING “The West and The World, Selected Readings” Page 10-15 Answer Questions 1-4 on pg. 15 Keep in mind for Tomorrow… Context (topic of Document, time period) Identify the Thesis How is the thesis supported? Prove with Quotes from document Consider perspective, audience, influences and intent.