The Renaissance Begins

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What is the approximate time period when the Renaissance began in Italy?

1500

1650

1200

1350 (correct)

What does the French word 'Renaissance' mean?

Renaissance

Rebirth (correct)

Reformation

Revolution

Who is credited with coining the term 'the Dark Ages' to describe the Middle Ages?

Michelangelo

Leonardo da Vinci

Galileo Galilei

Petrarch (correct)

What motivated Petrarch to travel from monastery to monastery?

To search for classical literature Signup and view all the answers

What did Petrarch believe about the classics in comparison to literature written since the fall of Rome?

They were superior Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of some monastery libraries that Petrarch encountered during his travels?

Piles of rotting books Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Italian artists during the Renaissance?

The art of ancient Greece and Rome Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Latin word 'patron'?

Father Signup and view all the answers

Who was the most influential patron of the Renaissance?

Lorenzo de'Medici Signup and view all the answers

What was the nickname of Lorenzo de'Medici's city?

The Dynamo of the Renaissance Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Michelangelo's famous sculpture that shows Mary holding the body of Jesus?

The Pieta Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Michelangelo create his famous sculpture, the Pieta?

23 Signup and view all the answers

What was Leonardo da Vinci's idea for a flying machine?

A machine with huge, batlike wings that could fly using pedals and pulleys. Signup and view all the answers

What did Leonardo da Vinci's master do after seeing his early work?

He threw down his own paintbrush and vowed never to paint again. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci that is known for its realistic details?

The Mona Lisa Signup and view all the answers

What did Michelangelo design in Saint Peter's cathedral?

The towering dome Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the Renaissance artists to gather in Italian workshops?

They were attracted by rich patrons who supported the arts. Signup and view all the answers

What was Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with?

Science and inventions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Renaissance Begins

The Renaissance began in Italy around 1350 and lasted until 1600, marking a significant change in European history
The term "Renaissance" means "rebirth" and refers to the revival of ancient Greek and Roman culture

Background of the Renaissance

The Crusades played a role in shaping the background for the Renaissance
The Renaissance did not replace the Middle Ages suddenly, but rather gradually unfolded in different parts of Europe

The Revival of Greek and Latin

Renaissance thinkers sought to revive the culture of ancient civilizations, considering the Middle Ages to be "dark ages"
Petrarch, an advocate for the classics, believed that Greek and Roman art was superior to anything created since the fall of Rome
He traveled to monasteries, searching for ancient Greek and Roman texts, often finding libraries in disarray

Petrarch's Quest

Petrarch searched through piles of rotting books in monastery libraries, hoping to find ancient texts
He was critical of the Middle Ages, calling them "the Dark Ages" and admiring only Greek and Roman art

Italian Renaissance and Its Influences

Many Italian artists were influenced by the revival of Greek and Latin, aiming to restore the rich culture of ancient Europe.
They copied ancient Greek and Roman art, but in doing so, they created something new.

Patrons of the Arts

A patron is a person who supports artists using their money and influence.
Lorenzo de' Medici, also known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, was the most influential Renaissance patron.
He brought talented artists to his palace in Florence, Italy, and supported their work.

Michelangelo

Michelangelo was Lorenzo de' Medici's favorite artist.
He was the greatest sculptor of the Renaissance.
He created art that seemed to be living, inspired by Greek sculptures.
At 23, Michelangelo created the statue "Pieta," which shows Mary holding the body of Jesus after his death.
The Pieta is considered one of the world's most beautiful art pieces.

Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci was a towering artist who worked during Michelangelo's time.
As a young boy, Leonardo was apprenticed to a famous master painter in Florence.
He showed tremendous ability and his master was overwhelmed by his early work.
Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most important Renaissance painters.
He was also a man of many new ideas, including designing a flying machine inspired by the bat.
He wrote over 5,000 notebook pages, filled with unique inventions, lifelike drawings, and studies of the human body.
His painting, the Mona Lisa, looks remarkably real due to his detailed drawings of muscles and bones.

The Spread of the Renaissance

The Renaissance blossomed first in Italy, where rich patrons supported the arts.
The Renaissance was a time of great artistic creativity, producing some of the world's most beautiful works of art.
Italian workshops were filled with artists from all over the continent.
Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci were only two examples of many Renaissance artists.

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Learn about the dawn of Europe's new age, the Renaissance, which started in Italy around 1350 and lasted until 1600, marking a rebirth of Greek and Latin culture.