Italian Renaissance PDF

Unit 1.1 Link to the fill in the blank notes  1.1 Essential Questions 1. What was the world in Europe like before the Renaissance? 2. What was the main driver of the Crusades? 3. What was the lasting benefit from the Crusades, and how did that contribute to the renaissance? 4. What role did...

Unit 1.1 Link to the fill in the blank notes  1.1 Essential Questions 1. What was the world in Europe like before the Renaissance? 2. What was the main driver of the Crusades? 3. What was the lasting benefit from the Crusades, and how did that contribute to the renaissance? 4. What role did the fall of Constantinople play in the renaissance? 5. Where did the renaissance begin and why? 6. What was the impact of the renaissance on Italy and Europe? 7. What are Patrons, and how did they help drive the renaissance? 8. Compare and contrast “Humanism” and “Secularism”.  Key Terms Humanism Secularism Patron Mona Lisa Perspective The Prince Vernacular Usury Medici Family  What was the Renaissance? Just before the Renaissance Europe was recovering from the Dark ages and the plague. Agriculture productivity was on the rise and people were beginning to be healthier. Europe's population was recovering from the plague. Buuuuut… People had lost their faith in the church and began to put more focus on human beings Secular Moved away from life in the church Focuses more on material objects and enjoying life How did the Crusades contribute to the Renaissance? Woah, woah, woah… Lets first back up to what caused the Crusades! Roman Empire Diocletian and Theodosius How did the Crusades contribute to the Renaissance? What the heck are the Crusades?  How did the Crusades contribute to the Renaissance? demand for Middle Eastern products Encouraged the use of credit and banking  the Crusades created Lasting trade links to asia and the middle east Trade flourished with the Mamluks, the Ottomans, & Safavids Merchants grow wealthy in trading ports of Genoa, Pisa, and Venice  A “rebirth” of classical knowledge Cultural awakening in Europe Began in Italy around 1350  Florence became the banking center of Europe Greco-Roman knowledge & culture preserved by Byzantines Byzantine scholars fled to Italy after the fall of Constantinople  Patrons were Wealthy people who sponsored artists & commissioned works Showed high social status The Medici Family were the most famous & powerful patrons in Europe  Humanism – emphasis on person as individual rather than part of a larger group Secularism – focus on worldly themes instead of religious  Advancements in: Art Literature Philosophy  1.1 Essential Questions 1. What was the world in Europe like before the Renaissance? 2. What was the main driver of the Crusades? 3. What was the lasting benefit from the Crusades, and how did that contribute to the renaissance? 4. What role did the fall of Constantinople (the Byzantine empire) play in the renaissance? 5. Where did the renaissance begin and why? 6. What was the impact of the renaissance on Italy and Europe? 7. What are Patrons, and how did they help drive the renaissance? 8. Compare and contrast “Humanism” and “Secularism”.  1.2 Essential Questions 1. Tell me some differences between the renaissance paintings vs the paintings from the Middle Ages? 2. Who is known as the “ultimate renaissance man”, what does that term mean, and what are some of his most famous works?  Renaissance Art Vs The Art of The Middle Ages The Renaissance brought in new artistic Medieval Art techniques. Were flat Perspective (gave paintings depth) Lacked perspective Realistic Proportions Lacked realistic proportions Light and shadows Lacked color variations Used realistic colors Renaissance Art is more realistic...  1452 - 1519 Da Vinci was considered The ultimate “Renaissance” man (painter, scientist, inventor, sculptor, engineer) Works include the Mona Lisa & The Last Supper May have started how modern science is documented  vertical horizontal  1475 - 1564 Michelangelo is often considered the greatest artist of all time Painter, sculptor, & architect Works include the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel (33) & the David (26), the Pieta (23) The Statue of David  1445 – 1510 Botticelli is best known for portraits & mythological subjects Most famous is the Birth of Venus  1483 - 1520 Spent 4 years studying in Florence but mostly worked in Rome Famous works include The School of Athens and Wedding of the Virgin  Da Vinci Raphael Michelangelo  Dante Lived 1265 – 1321 Author of The Divine Comedy , an imaginative vision of the afterlife First to use an interlocking three-line rhyme scheme , or the terza rima  1304 –1374 Petrarch was a Scholar & poet of the early Renaissance Called the “Father of Humanism ” Travelled Europe & collected classical writings Might be considered the greatest Scholar of his age.  Petrarch believed in the beauty and study of nature and encouraged his readers to look to nature to better themselves spiritually. This was dramatically different from the teachings of the church in that the world could influence you spiritually, not just the church. This helped ultimately led to the world's rational examination, which had dramatic consequences in fields as diverse as science, politics, and philosophy.  1466 – 1536 Dutch philosopher and Christian humanist Greatest scholar of the Northern Renaissance Influential in the Protestant Reformation Wrote the “Praise of Folly”. A satirical attack on religious superstitions and traditions. HIs biggest contribution to the renaissance... He wrote many satires attacking the church and superstitious beliefs of the time. He also revised many ancient works such as the Bible into Greek and Latin, a “more common tongue” of the time.  Machiavelli 1469 – 1527 Author of The Prince – Which is a handbook for on politics & ruling Supported absolute power. “if forced to chose, It is better to be feared than loved” “The ends justifies the means…” Justifies violence and treachery to retain power  Spreads to Northern Europe Sparks interest in art, exploration, & technology Paved the way for the Reformation Marks the birth of the “modern world”  1.2 Review Questions 1. Tell me some differences between the renaissance paintings vs the paintings from the Middle Ages? 2. Who is known as the “ultimate renaissance man”, what does that term mean, and what are some of his most famous works? 3. Pick 4 Renaissance influencers on this powerpoint and and tell me about their work, and how it contributed to the renaissance.