1. The Renaissance -Key Concepts- (yellow/underlined words are those to get down in your notes) Esko, Xandra and Andrew Maddy. "The Renaissance: Key Concepts." Lynnwood High School, Bothell. 12 November 2015. Lecture.

2. Renaissance (circa 1300-1600) “Rebirth” of the ‘modern’ world (Europe) “Rebirth” of the ‘modern’ world (Europe) Impact on all areas: Social, Political, Economic and Cultural Impact on all areas: Social, Political, Economic and Cultural Focus on human potential Focus on human potential Focus on spirit of adventure Focus on spirit of adventure Great Art – realistic, use of perspective, human focus. Okay to have non- religious figures or to create realistic, non- flattering religious images Great Art – realistic, use of perspective, human focus. Okay to have non- religious figures or to create realistic, non- flattering religious images

3. Three Main Values Individualism – having one’s own path, being famous, ideal person Individualism – having one’s own path, being famous, ideal person Humanism – classical learning (Greek and Roman history) worldly subjects – historic subjects Humanism – classical learning (Greek and Roman history) worldly subjects – historic subjects Secularism – enjoying earthly pleasures instead of waiting for heaven’s reward Secularism – enjoying earthly pleasures instead of waiting for heaven’s reward

4. Values seen in Five key areas 1) Exploration Explore and map out the new world Explore and map out the new world Gain a piece of the trade Gain a piece of the trade “Gold, Glory, & God” “Gold, Glory, & God” *Led to Slavery & Destruction of the Natives

5. What made exploration possible? Old Knowledge & Applied new technology Old Knowledge & Applied new technology Humanists interpreted Ptolemy’s maps and beliefs New Inventions (technology) New Inventions (technology) Prior to this time, exploration was impossible in open water (over 3,000miles from shore) Caravel: sailing ship ▲ sails; handle wind ■ sails; running before wind Hull—ride out the storms Compass & Astrolabe Brass circle; adjust concentric rings, marked off in degrees

6. 2. Scientific Revolution Looked at old Greco-Roman beliefs and assumptions Tested beliefs/assumptions scientifically, found new ideas, & inventions *Led to Conflict with Religion & Beliefs

7. 3. Reformation “Reform the Church” Examined Religious practices *Led to Protestantism & Counter Revolution (Catholic Church attempted to resolve problems)

8. 4.Renaissance Politics, Education and Philosophy Politics Niccolo Machiavelli (1469- 1527) Niccolo Machiavelli (1469- 1527) -- “The Prince” The goal of the ruler must be power The goal of the ruler must be power Fear is a better motivator than affection Fear is a better motivator than affection Politics is the art of deception Politics is the art of deception

9. Education and Philosophy A true liberal education A true liberal education Humanist education for women Humanist education for women Love for the study of history most of all Love for the study of history most of all Focus on the individual and his dignity Focus on the individual and his dignity

10. Spread of Humanism in Europe The significance of Gutenberg’s printing press The significance of Gutenberg’s printing press Explosion of printed materials Explosion of printed materials --By 1500, 40,000 titles printed and between 8-10 million copies The impact of movable- type printing presses: Research (science) Literacy (education) The impact of movable- type printing presses: Research (science) Literacy (education)

11. 5.Renaissance Art and Architecture The depiction of nudes –with realistic, rounded figures and natural poses The depiction of nudes –with realistic, rounded figures and natural poses Natural backgrounds and the imitation of nature was a primary goal Natural backgrounds and the imitation of nature was a primary goal Pagan scenes and myths were popular subjects with no apologies to the Church Pagan scenes and myths were popular subjects with no apologies to the Church Religious scenes still popular, but faces show real pain, joy and all emotions. Figures are realistic instead of “glorified” Religious scenes still popular, but faces show real pain, joy and all emotions. Figures are realistic instead of “glorified” Perspective used to show depth Perspective used to show depth Light and shadow used to show realism Light and shadow used to show realism

12. Renaissance Society Number of portraits painted during this era illustrates focus on the individual. Number of portraits painted during this era illustrates focus on the individual. Subjects for paintings were painted based on the desire of the patron, and the patron was no longer just the church Subjects for paintings were painted based on the desire of the patron, and the patron was no longer just the church Focus on man’s free will Focus on man’s free will

13. True Renaissance Man The person who can do it all The person who can do it all Scientist, inventor, artist, engineer and naturalist Scientist, inventor, artist, engineer and naturalist A person who shows one or more of the values of the Renaissance (humanism, secularism, and individualism) A person who shows one or more of the values of the Renaissance (humanism, secularism, and individualism)