 What does “Renaissance” mean to you?  How does this quote help you to determine the meaning of the Renaissance?  “This century, like a golden age.

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 What does “Renaissance” mean to you?  How does this quote help you to determine the meaning of the Renaissance?  “This century, like a golden age has restored to light the liberal arts, which were almost extinct: grammar, poetry, rhetoric, painting, sculpture, architecture, music… What a glorious time to be alive.” DO NOW

1300, Black Death, starvation, warfare had overtaken Europe Catastrophic events, enormous loss of life led to changes of the 1300s Decrease in population led to: – Increase in food production – Decline in food prices – More money to spend – Specialization in products CHANGES IN SOCIETY

 As the plague disappeared, populations grew  created a new demand for goods and services.  A new middle class began to emerge:  bankers, merchants, and trades people once again had a market for their goods and services.  New middle class – flaunted $$  Art, literature, big fancy homes, clothes, exotic food THE PLAGUE'S EFFECT ON THE ECONOMY

 Began in city-states of northern Italy  Spread to northern Europe & Spain  Renewed interest in the classics – ancient Greece and Rome  Rediscovered knowledge that was lost during the Middle Ages SPIRIT OF THE RENAISSANCE

 The middle-class - leisure time spent on education and entertainment.  education became essential for many middle-class professions.  Bankers & accountants - arithmetic.  trading with other countries - needed to know foreign currencies & languages.  Reading was essential for anyone who needed to understand a contract.  middle-class men and women enjoyed  reading for pleasure,  learning to play musical instruments,  and studying a variety of topics unrelated to their businesses. EDUCATION FOR MIDDLE CLASS

ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE RENAISSANCE  Individuals formed a confidence to shape their own lives  Stressed the importance of individual achievement  Stimulated creative spirit – revolutionized the arts and the world of learning in Western Europe

EXIT TICKET What changes in society and in cities stimulated the beginning of the Renaissance? What ideas formed the foundation of the Italian Renaissance? What contributions did artists make to the Renaissance?

DO NOW: IN YOUR NOTES We use the term “Renaissance person” to describe someone who has a wide range of knowledge or skills. Identify an American public figure that you consider to be a Renaissance person. Write a paragraph defending your choice! 6-8 sentences.