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The Renaissance in Italy began in the year 1200 and lasted until 1500.
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The bubonic plague had a negative impact on the economy, leading to widespread poverty.
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The Medici family dominated the politics and economy of Rome during the Renaissance.
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Renaissance scholars sought to understand ancient Greek values by aligning them with Christian teachings.
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The Renaissance movement emerged in southern Italy and spread to the rest of Europe.
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The Renaissance marked a decline in classical Greek and Roman culture.
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The wealthy merchant class in Italy hindered the growth of the Renaissance.
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The Renaissance humanist movement focused on the potential and achievements of God.
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Renaissance artists used a more symbolic style influenced by medieval models.
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During the Renaissance, women were encouraged to seek fame and political influence.
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Baldassare Castiglione's 'The Courtier' outlined the ideal qualities of a Renaissance woman.
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Leonardo da Vinci's masterpieces include the painting of the Sistine Chapel.
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Isabella d'Este was a patron of the arts who funded and commissioned artwork to demonstrate her spiritual ideals.
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Renaissance society adopted a more spiritual outlook, emphasizing religious experiences.
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Donatello introduced abstract forms and expressions in his sculptures during the Renaissance.
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Michelangelo used idealism in depicting the human body during the Renaissance.
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Raphael was influenced by Michelangelo and Leonardo in his depiction of the Madonna and child.
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Sofonisba Anguissola painted heroic women alongside her painter father.
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Dante wrote in Latin, not his native language.
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Petrarch wrote sonnets about his wife, Laura.
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Boccaccio's 'The Decameron' is a historical guide to Renaissance humanism.
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Niccolò Machiavelli's 'The Prince' explores the ideal conduct of humans.
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Raphael was known for his portraits, including those of King Philip II of Spain.
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Francesco Petrarch was a medieval writer.
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Study Notes
Setting the Stage for the Renaissance
- Late Middle Ages saw war, plague, and a questioning spirit in Europe, leading to a cultural movement in northern Italy.
- The Renaissance (1300-1600) marked a revival of classical Greek and Roman culture, promoting new artistic and literary styles and valuing individual achievement.
Italy's Unique Conditions
- Thriving cities, a wealthy merchant class, and classical heritage of Greece and Rome provided fertile ground for intellectual and cultural growth.
- Urbanization in northern Italy fostered idea exchange, and the bubonic plague's economic impact allowed survivors to pursue interests like art.
- The Medici family, notably Cosimo and Lorenzo, used their wealth and influence to control Florence, patronizing the arts and supporting Renaissance ideals.
Classical and Worldly Values
- The study of classical texts led to the development of humanism, focusing on human potential and achievements.
- Humanists sought to understand ancient Greek values without aligning them with Christian teachings.
- Renaissance society adopted a secular outlook, emphasizing worldly experiences, and the concept of the "Renaissance man" emerged.
The Renaissance Revolutionizes Art
- Artists in northern Italy developed new artistic styles, adopting a more realistic style influenced by classical models.
- They used perspective to create a sense of three dimensions on flat surfaces.
- Artists like Michelangelo, Donatello, and Leonardo da Vinci exemplified the "Renaissance man" with their diverse interests and contributions to art.
Renaissance Writers Change Literature
- Renaissance writers produced works that reflected their time, using techniques like writing in the vernacular and focusing on individuality.
- Writers like Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio contributed to the development of humanism and the Renaissance.
- Niccolò Machiavelli's "The Prince" explored the imperfect conduct of humans and how rulers can gain and maintain power.
