Foundations of the Renaissance Definition: “Rebirth” or “New birth” The great revival of art, literature, and learning in Europe beginning in the 14th century (1300s) and extending to the 17th century (1600s). Considered to be the birth of the modern world, leaving the medieval world behind.

Foundations of the Renaissance (cont’d) Humanism Focused on individual worth  emphasis on humanity and the world, rather than religious and supernatural matters Those who held this belief were called humanists  taught that life should be meaningful Desiderius Erasmus Dutch scholar, philosopher, theologian and humanist Studied the works of early Christians Critic of the Church Rose from classical Greek and Roman culture

Foundations of the Renaissance (cont’d) Classical Education Renewed interest in Greek and Roman literature Learning spread outside the confines of the Church

Visual, Literary, and Intellectual Accomplishments Secular (non-religious) subjects were introduced Interest in depicting nature, classical ideals of the human figure, and Greek and Roman mythology Use of perspective Art technique that is used to show distance Linear perspective  figures in the foreground are larger than figures in the background

Visual, Literary, and Intellectual Accomplishments

Visual, Literary, and Intellectual Accomplishments Visual (cont’d) Michelangelo Italian, Renaissance artist who sculpted/painted… Pieta The Sistine Chapel David Pieta

Visual, Literary, and Intellectual Accomplishments Visual (cont’d) The Sistine Chapel Panorama

Visual, Literary, and Intellectual Accomplishments Visual (cont’d) David

Visual, Literary, and Intellectual Accomplishments Visual (cont’d) Leonardo Da Vinci Known as a Renaissance Man  a person with many talents or areas of knowledge Italian, Renaissance artist who painted… The Last Supper The Mona Lisa

Visual, Literary, and Intellectual Accomplishments Visual (cont’d) The Last Supper

Visual, Literary, and Intellectual Accomplishments Visual (cont’d) The Mona Lisa

Visual, Literary, and Intellectual Accomplishments Visual (cont’d) Raphael Italian, Renaissance artist who painted… The School of Athens The School of Athens

Visual, Literary, and Intellectual Accomplishments Architecture Influenced by Greek and Roman architecture

Visual, Literary, and Intellectual Accomplishments Use of vernacular The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region; common language Dante Alighieri Italian author famous for… Inferno The Divine Comedy

Visual, Literary, and Intellectual Accomplishments Literary (cont’d) Niccolo Machiavelli Italian author famous for… The Prince

Visual, Literary, and Intellectual Accomplishments Literary (cont’d) Baldassare Castiglione Italian author famous for… The Courtier