Renaissance
Objectives Identify the values and ideas prized during the Renaissance Explain the impact of Humanism Analyze the importance of the printing press
Essential Question How did the Renaissance revolutionize European society?
From Dark Ages to Enlightenment
Renaissance What was the Renaissance? Rebirth – of art and learning Where did it begin? Northern Italy When? 1300 – 1600 A.D. Why Italy during this time period?
Italy
Why Italy? Cosimo de’ Medici – lead banker of Florence Classical heritage – Rome and Greek influences. Byzantine scholars fled to Italy bringing Greek Manuscripts and influences Lack of Plague and war
Patrons of the Art Those who support the arts Included merchants, powerful families, and even the Church Why are patrons significant?
Classical and Worldly Values
Worldly Pleasures Humanist suggested that people can enjoy life without offending God What sorts of things do we consider enjoyable? Secular – worldly and concerned with the here and now. In what ways can this philosophy change society?
Northern Europe What countries are considered Northern Europe? Recovering from Bubonic Plague and War Idea of Human dignity = social reform based on Christian values
New Ideas
New Artistic Styles Sculpting statues, painting important people, and three dimensional painting Perspective – three dimensional painting Humanistic art forms How can art impact politics, economics, and culture?
Who are the artist?
Leonardo da Vinci Painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist “Renaissance Man” Studied the human body
Last Supper
Mona Lisa
Helicopter
Human Body
Raphael
School Of Athens
David
Michelangelo Painter and Sculpture
Sistine Chapel
David
Renaissance Writers
Vernacular writing in native languages Wrote to express themselves or to portray the individuality of their subjects How can writing in local languages help change government?
Niccolo Machiavelli Wrote the Prince – examines the imperfect conduct of humans Examined how a ruler can gain power and keep it in spite of his enemies Ruler must be deceitful and strong in order to do what is good for the state Agree? Or Disagree? Product of vernacular?
Christian Humanist Humanist that gave their ideas a Christian theme Why combine Christianity with humanism?
Desiderius Erasmus wrote Praise of Folly Believed that in order to improve society everyone should study the Bible
Thomas More wrote Utopia imaginary land inhabited by peaceful-loving people.
William Shakespeare Greatest playwright of all time Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Elizabethan Age Renaissance in England – named after Queen Elizabeth I Patronized the arts Wrote poetry and very well-educated Is it important that our leaders follow the trends?
Printing Press Johann Gutenberg – Invented the printing press in 1440’s Printed Gutenberg Bible - first full size book printed with movable print People began to interpret the Bible themselves which led to criticism of the church What form of technology can we compare this to today?