Renaissance and Reformation 1300-1600

Do Now 1. Where did the Renaissance begin? 2. Name 2 of the famous works of the Renaissance and who created them? 3. Why was it called the period of “Rebirth”?

Between 1300 and 1600 the Western world was transformed Between 1300 and 1600 the Western world was transformed. An extraordinary wave of artistic and cultural innovation shattered medieval society and brought European culture reluctantly into the modern era.

Renaissance—”Rebirth” Renaissance," French for "rebirth," perfectly describes the intellectual and economic changes that occurred in Europe from the fourteenth through the sixteenth centuries. The Renaissance was an age in which artistic, social, scientific, and political thought turned in new directions.

Italian Renaissance Italy= the birthplace of the Renaissance Florence and Venice Why would the Renaissance begin here??

Why Italy????? Geography- Italy’s coastal cities were centers of trade ***Trade = Cultural Diffusion Italy was a historical center of culture (roman empire) Wealthy merchant class developed who supported the arts

Humanism The Renaissance began in Italian towns and cities Humanism developed, which meant a renewed interest in Greek and Roman classics Humanists set up schools so people could study classic works of literature Focused on the individual (people)

Perspective The technique of representing three- dimensional objects and depth relationships on a two-dimensional surface

1. What are the characteristics of the painting on the left. 2 1.What are the characteristics of the painting on the left? 2. What are the characteristics of the painting on the right? 3.What time period probably produced the one on the left ….the one on the right?

Most famous Renaissance artists Leonardo da Vinci Michelangelo Rafael Donatello

Leonardo da Vinci Famous Works: Mona Lisa and The Last Supper Made plans for planes, cars, submarines, and tanks, which actually would function. “The Renaissance Man”: A person that had a well rounded education. Had many different trades and was extremely talented.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BfqSM84eK0

. Michelangelo Works of Art: Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, David, and the emotional Pieta

Donatello born in 1386, died in 1486. Famous for many things including the youthful sculpture of David in Florence. Donatello was one of the earliest artists working with the idea of perspective.

Raphael In his painting The School of Athens, he reflected the classical influence upon Renaissance art, but he also paid tribute to the men who inspired him by using the faces of da Vinci, Bramante and Michelangelo as philosophers participating in the debate between Plato and Aristotle.

The School of Athens – Raphael, 1510 -11 Da Vinci Raphael Michelangelo

Writers of the Renaissance Shakespeare: Othello, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Julius Caesar Chaucer: Canterbury Tales Miguel de Cervantes: Don Quixote

Niccolo Machiavelli : “The Prince” “The ends justify the means” -The reason for this is a small pamphlet he wrote called The Prince was to gain influence with the ruling Medici family in Florence. -His ideas were used to justify the new absolutist governments of the 1500’s Right now, however, he is associated with corrupt, totalitarian government.

The Medici Family Patrons of the arts The Medici are the first princely dynasty to win their status not by warfare, marriage or inheritance but through commerce. They came to Florence in the 12th century. During the next two centuries the family, amassed a fortune through banking and trade.

Florence Under the Medici The Medici Palace Medici Chapel

Renaissance Architecture- revival of Greek and Roman styles

Characteristics of the Renaissance (CHIP) Classicism: rebirth of the Roman and Greek architecture and art. Humanism: focus on the individual and not on the religious themes Individualism: Focus on the individual Perspective: creating a three-dimensional object on a two dimensional surface

Do Now What was the most important effect of the Renaissance? Why?

The Protestant Reformation Church becoming increasingly involved in world affairs throughout the Middle Ages Renaissance rulers maintained lavish lifestyle Church increased feed for services such as marriages and baptism

Martin Luther German Monk and Professor of Theology Triggered a revolt against the Churches abuse 95 Theses Arguments against indulgences Luther argued that indulgences had no basis in the Bible, that the Pope had no authority to release souls from purgatory, and the Christians could be saved only through faith

Luther versus the Church The Church wanted Martin Luther to recant, or take back his 95 Theses Luther refused, and developed more radical doctrines (ideas) He started urging Christians to reject the authority of Rome The Pope excommunicated Luther Luther became an outlaw, making it a crime for anyone in the empire to give him food or shelter