What does Renaissance mean to you? How does this quote help you
to determine the meaning of the Renaissance? This century, like a
golden age has restored to light the liberal arts, which were
almost extinct: grammar, poetry, rhetoric, painting, sculpture,
architecture, music What a glorious time to be alive. DO NOW
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1300, Black Death, starvation, warfare had overtaken Europe
Catastrophic events, enormous loss of life led to changes of the
1300s Decrease in population led to: Increase in food production
Decline in food prices More money to spend Specialization in
products CHANGES IN SOCIETY
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As the plague disappeared, populations grew created a new
demand for goods and services. A new middle class began to emerge:
bankers, merchants, and trades people once again had a market for
their goods and services. New middle class flaunted $$ Art,
literature, big fancy homes, clothes, exotic food THE PLAGUE'S
EFFECT ON THE ECONOMY
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Began in city-states of northern Italy Spread to northern
Europe & Spain Renewed interest in the classics ancient Greece
and Rome Rediscovered knowledge that was lost during the Middle
Ages SPIRIT OF THE RENAISSANCE
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The middle-class - leisure time spent on education and
entertainment. education became essential for many middle-class
professions. Bankers & accountants - arithmetic. trading with
other countries - needed to know foreign currencies &
languages. Reading was essential for anyone who needed to
understand a contract. middle-class men and women enjoyed reading
for pleasure, learning to play musical instruments, and studying a
variety of topics unrelated to their businesses. EDUCATION FOR
MIDDLE CLASS
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ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE RENAISSANCE Individuals formed a confidence
to shape their own lives Stressed the importance of individual
achievement Stimulated creative spirit revolutionized the arts and
the world of learning in Western Europe
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EXIT TICKET What changes in society and in cities stimulated
the beginning of the Renaissance? What ideas formed the foundation
of the Italian Renaissance? What contributions did artists make to
the Renaissance?
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DO NOW: IN YOUR NOTES We use the term Renaissance person to
describe someone who has a wide range of knowledge or skills.
Identify an American public figure that you consider to be a
Renaissance person. Write a paragraph defending your choice! 6-8
sentences.