1. A New Birth

2. Italy- The Birthplace
The Middle Ages brought about war and the plague to Europe
Millions of people were killed because of this
Those that survived wanted to celebrate human life
They began to question institutions that were unable to prevent war and death
This included government and the church

3. The birthplace of the Renaissance was Northern Italy, especially Florence
Lasted from about AD
It is referred to as the Renaissance - rebirth of civilization and refinement of art and learning

4. The educated people in Italy wanted to bring back the learning and culture of Greece and Rome called Classical Art/Learning/Culture
Led to Humanism – an intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievement

5. Patrons or financial supporters of the arts become very popular
Even though most people remained devout Catholics, the Renaissance society was secular or worldly/not religious rather than spiritual
Patrons or financial supporters of the arts become very popular
Church leaders
Became the most popular patrons
Paid for scuptures, paintings and extravagant buildings to be built
Art was built in the classical style

6. Change in Art
Many artists worked in northern Italy, especially in Florence, thanks to the support of wealthy patrons
As the Renaissance advanced, the art changed
Artists portrayed religious subjects but with a realistic style taken from classical works
Artists used perspective which shows three dimensions on a flat surface

7. ART

8. Leonardo da Vinci was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist
As a Renaissance Man, he was curious how things worked
He studied the human body and plants and incorporated this into his art

9. Mona Lisa Painted by da Vinci Finished around 1517 Oil painting
Located in Louvre, Paris

10. Last Supper
Finished 1498
Painted by da Vinci

11. Michelangelo, like Leonardo, was a true Renaissance Man
He excelled as a painter, sculptor, architect, and poet
He is most famous for how he portrayed the human body in painting and sculpting

12. Sistine Chapel Ceiling
Finished 1512
Painted by Michelangelo
Water based paint

13. David Sculpture completed in 1504 Sculpted by Micheangleo
Made out of marble

14. Pieta
Sculpted by Michelangelo
Completed 1499

15. Raphael , artist who studied the works of Michelangelo and Leonardo
He was famous for his use of perspective

16. School of Athens
Finished 1509
Painted by Raphael

17. Writers Change Literature
The works produced by Renaissance writers are still used and studied today
Many wrote in their vernacular or every day, native language instead of Latin
They also wrote for self-expression or to portray the individuality of their subjects

18. One such writer was the rich Machiavelli – Rich writer who had new ideas about government and power
Wrote a book called The Prince that (1532) explained how a ruler has to be strong yet smart/crafty
First time authors were writing non-religious books read by the public