1. Brunelleschi Donatello Leonardo Machiavelli Michelangelo Raphael

2. The Renaissance “REBIRTH”

3. What was the Renaissance? Change in politics, art, economy, culture Shift from agriculture to city life More of a focus on learning Medieval world “so out of style”- time to pick up the pace Europe! Human experience, not religion- this could cause problems!!!

4. Spirit of creativity and adventure Movement called HUMANISM: study of the Greek and Roman classics, but apply it to today –Focus on grammar, poetry, history- the HUMANITIES Petrarch famous poet and thinker

5. Where did it all begin???

6. ITALY - but why? Once center of Roman empire, logical place with new interest in ancient Rome Location- trade had remained strong- contact with the outside world Trade=wealth and new ideas

7. The City-States Not a united country- each city-state controlled by a wealthy family Medici family in Florence- symbol of Italian Ren.

8. The Arts Religious themes, but classical backgrounds Important people painted- focus on indiv. Life-size sculptures Rules of perspective- 3-D scenes Study of anatomy Greek and Roman architecture, not Gothic

9. PEOPLE Ledonardo da Vinci- Mona Lisa, Last Supper, flying machines- truly a Renaissance Man! Michelangelo- David, Pieta, Sistine Chapel, dome of St. Peter’s Raphael, Brunelleschi

10. Brunelleschi Multitalented –Studied art, sculpture, architecture as well as being an engineer Well known for his dome that he modeled after the Pantheon in Rome

12. Donatello Well known for his sculpting abilities and monuments that he created –Became known for making a shallow relief have much depth –Worked with Brunelleschi Was often commissioned for religious works –One of his most famous pieces was a bronze David –Zuccone

14. Leonardo da Vinci Mostly known for his paintings Very well versed in anatomy, music, architecture and engineering –Many of his works have deteriorated but many of his sketch books remain Major works: –The Last Supper –The Mona Lisa

15. Mona Lisa, da Vinci

17. Michelangelo Sculptor, engineer, painter, architect and poet Major artistic achievements depicted religious life –David Biblical history of David vs. Goliath –Pieta Mary cradles her son Jesus –Sistine Chapel Depicted biblical history from creation to the flood

18. David- Michelangelo

19. Sistine Chapel- Michelangelo

20. Sistine Chapel- creation of sun and moon

21. Raphael Italian painter and architect well known for his blending of classic and Christian styles –The School of Athens was a very famous work Gathering of the greatest thinkers Even included the current Renaissance artists Also well known for his paintings of the Madonna –Painting of Madonna and Child is a famous example

24. WRITERS Castiglione- The Book of the Courtier Machiavelli, The Prince

25. Machiavelli Wrote The Prince Book about how rulers could gain and maintain power –Rulers should do what ever is necessary to meet their goals –End justifies the means

27. DID IDEAS SPREAD TO THE NORTH OF EUROPE? North recovering from Plague, but did get there by 1400’s What helped? The Printing Press- Gutenberg in 1455, Germany –Movable type- before, all by hand Cheaper, easier to produce, more people reading

30. Northern Ren Artists Flanders (France, Belgium, Netherlands) Bruegel, Rubens, Durer (Leonardo of the North) Writers- began using the vernacular. Erasmus (translate bible to vernacular), Sir Thomas More (Utopia), Shakespeare