1. RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION 1350 - 1600 Section 2 Ideas and Art of Renaissance

2. Background During the Renaissance, humanism revived interest in the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome in classical Latin. Humanism became an educational curriculum, and at the core of humanist schools were the liberal studies of art, sculpture, and architecture of the Renaissance.

3. Humanism Study of the Humanities – grammar, poetry, moral philosophy, and history Early humanist took an interest in the civic life and to serve the state

4. Literature Widespread use of Latin in writings of scholars, lawyers, theologians. Also used the vernacular – language spoken in own regions, such as Italian, French, and German

5. Famous Authors Dante: Italian author who wrote Divine Comedy About a soul’s journey to salvation. Chaucer: English author who wrote Canterbury Tales About 29 pilgrims who exchanged stories on their journey to the tomb of Thomas Becket at Canterbury, England. Christine de Pizan: French author who wrote The Book of the City of Ladies Women would learn as well as men if they could attend same schools.

7. Canterbury Tales consists of a collection of stories told by a group of 29 pilgrims journeying to the tomb of Saint Thomas Becket Christine de Pizan The Book of the Cities of Ladies, written in 1404 denounced the many male writers who said that “women, by their very nature, are unable to learn”.

8. Education Humanist schools based upon liberal studies or what is called liberal arts today. Included: History, moral philosophy, astronomy, music, and physical education Practical preparation for life Mostly men, very few women

9. Renaissance Art Painting Artist sought to imitate nature Fresco – painting done on fresh wet plaster using water based paints Perspective – As objects are farther away, they are painted smaller. Sculpture/Architecture Inspired by statues and buildings of the Greeks and Romans. High Renaissance Final stage of Italian Renaissance art 1490-1520 Associated with Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo

10. Last Supper – Da Vinci Michelangelo Da Vinci Michelangelo Raphael

11. Summary Questions Directions: Draw a line under the last of your notes and answer the following questions. Refer to your notes if you need to. 1. What subjects are included in the humanities? 2. What does the word “vernacular” refer to? If you were from Italy, what would your vernacular be? France? 3. The High Renaissance period is mostly associated with what 3 artist?