1. How did the Renaissance change Europe?
Mrs. Canova
Unit 1
Guiding Question:
How did the Renaissance change Europe?

2. Remember those Forces of Change
The Crusades: a series of military expeditions to take back the Holy Land (Palestine) from the Muslims
Led to centuries of mistrust between Christians and Muslims
Resulted in economic growth by increasing trade between Europe and the Middle East
Importance of towns increased
Feudal lords lost power because serfs left for better work
Black Death
Killed 30-50% of the population
Labor shortage = weaker feudal ties

3. An Introduction
A great revival of art, literature and learning
Peace and Stability
Merchants felt safe traveling the roads
Trade began again
Towns grew
Travel spread new ideas
A time of change
What are some differences that you can already see between The Middle Ages and The Renaissance?

4. The Dawn of the Renaissance
300 year period of renewed interest in learning and art
Rediscover ancient Greek and Roman knowledge
New ideas about art, science, and humanity.

5. The Rebirth of Europe Began in Italy
Increased trade made Italians wealthy
Became patrons of the arts
Think Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci
Built and furnished palaces
Built churches, fountains, and sculptures
Art reflected the beliefs of the period
Secular instead of just religious
More lifelike and landscapes

6. The Renaissance Spreads
1400’s- Italy to France, England, and Germany
More cities and trade routes
Wealthy merchant class
Artists and writers
Reforms to existing religious practices
Criticism of the Catholic Church
Printing Press developed
People began to examine and question

7. The Printing Press Johann Gutenberg Machine that pressed type to paper
500 times as many books in the same amount of time
First book? Bible
Books became cheaper to buy and own
How did the printing press help ideas spread during the Renaissance?

8. Patrons of the Arts

9. What are some similarities and differences between these two pieces?
Medieval
Comparing Art
Renaissance

10. Sistine Chapel Lab
Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Located in Vatican City
Took him 4 years to complete
He laid down on his back on scaffolding and painted from that position
Directions:
Get out of your seat and sit underneath your desk.
Take your “canvas” that I have provided for you.
Hold your canvas up to the bottom of your desk.
Draw the object listed in each of the four boxes without removing your paper from underneath your desk. Yes, draw it upside down. You may lie down or sit up.