The Renaissance

Quick Facts: When: 1300’s to the late 1500’s When: 1300’s to the late 1500’s Where: Began in Italy and then moved North Where: Began in Italy and then moved North Why: Why: A renewed interest in Classic Architecture and Literature A renewed interest in Classic Architecture and Literature Patrons Patrons

What was the Renaissance? Definition:Rebirth of Art and Learning in Europe. Definition:Rebirth of Art and Learning in Europe. A “Renaissance Man” : Someone who is curious, well-rounded, multi-talented and believes he can do what they put their mind to A “Renaissance Man” : Someone who is curious, well-rounded, multi-talented and believes he can do what they put their mind to

The Renaissance Style Humanism Humanism Philosophy of the Renaissance Philosophy of the Renaissance Intellectual movement that focused on worldly concerns instead of religious issues Intellectual movement that focused on worldly concerns instead of religious issues Focus on Human Achievement and Potential Focus on Human Achievement and Potential

Why Italy? What made Italy the birthplace of the Renaissance?

Why Italy??? The Feudal System never took hold making it easy for them to try something new The Feudal System never took hold making it easy for them to try something new Roman Tradition remained— architecture and culture still remained for people to see Roman Tradition remained— architecture and culture still remained for people to see Patrons- A Wealthy merchant class in power who liked to sponsor the arts Patrons- A Wealthy merchant class in power who liked to sponsor the arts

Patrons

The Medicis Florence became one of the most successful Renaissance cities with the help of the Medici family Florence became one of the most successful Renaissance cities with the help of the Medici family Wealthy merchant/banking family Wealthy merchant/banking family Patron Family- Sponsored Artists Patron Family- Sponsored Artists

Art in the Renaissance Reflected Humanist ideas Reflected Humanist ideas Changes from the Middle Ages Changes from the Middle Ages Settings: Settings: Used Roman/Greek backgrounds Used Roman/Greek backgrounds Created pictures of people of the time Created pictures of people of the time Perspective/Shading: Perspective/Shading: Makes distant objects look smaller than those close to the viewer Makes distant objects look smaller than those close to the viewer

Art in the Renaissance Architecture Architecture Rejected Gothic style of architecture Rejected Gothic style of architecture Adopted the styles of the Greeks and Romans: Columns, arches and domes Adopted the styles of the Greeks and Romans: Columns, arches and domes

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da Vinci Self Portrait- ---  Mona Lisa ---  The Last Supper da Vinci was a true “Renaissance Man” …much like Chuck Norris

Michelangelo Sculptor, engineer, painter, architect, and poet; also a Renaissance man. Sculptor, engineer, painter, architect, and poet; also a Renaissance man. David David David Sistine Chapel Sistine Chapel Sistine Chapel Sistine Chapel The Pieta The Pieta The Pieta The Pieta

Michelangelo’s Works

Raphael Younger than da Vinci and Michelangelo; studied their works Younger than da Vinci and Michelangelo; studied their works Blended Christian and classical styles Blended Christian and classical styles School of Athens

*Raphael’s Works* Madonnas Marriage of the Virgin

Donatello Famous sculptor Famous sculptor Statue of David-- first nude statue of the Renaissance Statue of David-- first nude statue of the RenaissanceDavid Mary Magdaline Mary Magdaline Mary Magdaline Mary Magdaline Gattamelata Gattamelata Gattamelata

Donatello’s Works David GattamelataMary Magdaline

Niccolo’ Machiavelli Wrote The Prince Wrote The Prince A guide for rulers A guide for rulers The end justifies the means The end justifies the means Use whatever means necessary to get what you want Use whatever means necessary to get what you want Complete Worksheet #1 on Machiavelli

Answer: Is the Renaissance a Golden Age? Is the Renaissance a Golden Age?

The Renaissance Spreads The Renaissance Will Spread Out of Italy Across Europe The Renaissance Will Spread Out of Italy Across Europe

Ticket Out the Door What is Humanism? What is Humanism? What is a Renaissance Man/Person? What is a Renaissance Man/Person? What were the Main Ideas in the book The Prince? What were the Main Ideas in the book The Prince? Why did the Renaissance Start in Italy? Why did the Renaissance Start in Italy?