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The Renaissance Era!. By: Andy Kauffman Richardson 1 st. "All who call on God in true faith, earnestly from the heart, will certainly be heard, and will receive what they have asked and desired." -Martin Luther. Literary Period. Literature was a huge part of the renaissance era - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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BY: ANDY KAUFFMANRICHARDSON
1 S T
The Renaissance Era!
"All who call on God in true faith, earnestly from the heart, will certainly be heard, and will receive what they have asked and desired." -Martin Luther
Literary Period
Literature was a huge part of the renaissance era
There were many famous writers during this time, Machiavelli is one of them
Poetry started to play a large role in literature in this era
A major author during the renaissance era was Francesco Petrarch
Literary Continued…
Many people could speak multiple languagesA lot of people during this time could not
read or writeGiovanni Boccaccio became very popular
writer as well
Literary Continued.
Giovanni Boccaccio’s major work was the Decameron
The Decameron was a collection of one hundred stories told by ten storytellers who have fled to the outskirts of Florence to escape the black plague over ten nights
Social Elements
The social life of people during the renaissance was very eventful
Clothing styles were influenced by Medieval and Gothic designs, as well as the Italian Renaissance movement in art
By the 15th century it started to change again, Renaissance fashions began to follow German styles
Social Elements Continued…
Social Class status had to do with a lot of things
The social class depended on where you went, what you ate, and where you sat at in major events
Your social class also depended on what kind of house you lived in
Social Elements Continued.
Religious Elements
Martin Luther was the most prominent leader of religion in this era
He presented the 95 thesis and that you didn’t need to pay for salvation(indulgences)
This started the protestant reformation in the renaissance era
Religious Elements Continued…
The protestant reformation was not the only denomination that was brought up during the renaissance era
Others such as: Church of England and Jesuit Order of Roman Catholic Priests
The church is still split today which has created many different denominations within Christianity.
Religious Elements Continued.
Political Elements
The kings, dukes, earls, and other nobles dominated the Political arena
The High class clashed with the low class in view of political standings
The low class wanted a republic which is run by the people in the government
The High class wanted a complete monarch
Political Elements Continued…
Machiavelli wrote a book to help leaders in power, but actually received consequences for it
High class civilians eventually ran the government..
The Medici, a high class family, was in control
Political Elements Continued.
Artistic Elements
Sculpture was the first of the fine arts to display Renaissance traits
Donatello Created a nude statue of DavidDonatello created the first nude bronze
statue of David
Artistic Elements Continued…
Well-known artists from the Renaissance movement include; Donatello, Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo
Many artist liked using ideas and stories from the Bible to paint their pictures
They built churches mainly but also other many significant buildings
Artistic Elements Continued.
Interesting Facts
People competed in events such as jousting and if they won then they got to keep their opponents armor
Interesting Facts
You could distinguish between the rich and poor by their clothing. The rich took a lot of pride in what they wore and tried to wear the nicest things available
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