1. Renaissance

2. Essential Vocabulary
Renaissance – “Rebirth” cultural movement that profoundly affected European intellectual life in the early modern period. Beginning in Italy, and spreading to the rest of Europe by the 16th Century, its influence affected literature, philosophy, art, music, politics, science, and religion

3. Humanism – philosophy, method of learning that focuses study on five areas. 1) poetry 2) history 3) grammar 4) moral philosophy 5) rhetoric. The movement to recover, interpret, and assimilate the language, literature, learning, and values of ancient Greece and Rome

4. Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
Ruins of the Roman Empire reminded Italians of Roman glory
Crusades and trade brought them into contact with the Byzantine, Arab, and African civilizations
Italian cities such as Florence, Milan, Naples, Rome, and Venice had grown rich through trade and business

5. Lorenzo Medici (Florence) wealthy banker that used money to support and encourage the arts
Italian scholars turned to classical Greek and Roman literature to study grammar, history, poetry, and rhetoric (humanities)
Used a critical approach to learning and scholarship

6. Renaissance Thought Admiration for individual achievement
Supporting the arts
Renaissance Thought
Education important, critical approach
Belief in human dignity
Should lead a meaningful life

7. Renaissance Man many accomplishments
knows a lot about many different subjects
Renaissance Man
practical skills and abilities
scholar

8. The Northern Renaissance
Renaissance ideas spread from Italy to the areas of Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England
Trade and education continued to be a driving force in the spread of ideas