The Renaissance 1300-1700AD Europe
I. Renaissance = “Rebirth” (After the Dark Ages) 1. Reasons a. Crusades -interactions with Muslims -new ideas b. End of the “Dark Ages” -End of Plague -re-birth of Cities -trading centers -end of feudalism -value of $ increases -value of land decreases
II. Beginnings in Italy 1. Influence of Roman Catholic Church a. Provided hope during “Dark Ages” -Increased power and membership b. Church Center = Rome, Italy c. Use wealth to encourage -arts -literature -science -philosophy
III. An Age of Genius 1. Florence, Italy = Birthplace of Ranaissance a. Leonardo Da Vinci -Mona Lisa -Last Supper
III. An Age of Genius Continued… b. Michelangelo -Sistine Chapel
III. An Age of Genius continued… c. Niccolo Machiavelli -Philosophy of government -“end justifies the means…” d. Humanists -improve lives by learning -study Literature -enjoy life