Renaissance Movement in Europe, from 1300 to 1600 that focused
on creativity in art, writing and thought.
Slide 4
The Renaissance began in Italy and focused on 3 major
characteristics: Rebirth of learning Renewed interest in Greco
Roman knowledge Desire to understand the world and natural
events
Slide 5
Why Italy? 1.Lots of important cities Exchange ideas 2.Wealthy
merchants and bankers Stressed idea of individual achievement
3.Inspired by classical Rome
Slide 6
Changes in attitude A new appreciation for life in this world
rather than the after life Humanism Stresses the individual and the
body is seen as beautiful
Slide 7
Renaissance characteristics: Individualism: is stressed over
group security Secularism: materialism over religion Ex) man began
to gather money, houses, positions, etc. New stress on education
for all, not just the study of religion
Slide 8
Practice Question Which societal condition was basic to the
development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art? A.rigid social
classes B.emphasis on individualism C.religious uniformity D.mass
education
Slide 9
Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek
philosophy and Renaissance art? A.rigid social classes B.emphasis
on individualism C.religious uniformity D.mass education
Slide 10
Friday, May 1 st Hand in spiral on front desk Pick up Ticket in
the Door: - Complete and turn back in Have packet out and turned to
page 3 (Vocab) - I will be around to check your HW
Slide 11
Ticket in the Door Which statement explains why the Renaissance
began in Italy? A.Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage.
B.The Italian city-states were wealthy centers of trade and
manufacturing. C.Italy was politically unified by a strong central
government. D.The Catholic Church did not have any influence in
Italy.
Slide 12
Answer Which statement explains why the Renaissance began in
Italy? A.Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage. B.The
Italian city-states were wealthy centers of trade and
manufacturing. C.Italy was politically unified by a strong central
government. D.The Catholic Church did not have any influence in
Italy.
Slide 13
Turn to page 9 in your notes Renaissance Art
Slide 14
Patrons of the arts donated huge amounts of money Example:
Medici Renaissance Art
Slide 15
Art became more realistic and three dimensional. It stressed
the human body everyday life portraits of the wealthy
Slide 16
Practice Question Which is a valid conclusion based on a study
of European art during the Renaissance in Europe? A.Emphasis on
artistic creativity can discourage a society from pursuing reforms.
B.The development of guilds prevented artistic creativity. C.The
presence of a wealthy leisure class contributes to artistic
achievement. D.An economy based on subsistence agriculture
encourages artistic development.
Slide 17
Practice Question Which is a valid conclusion based on a study
of European art during the Renaissance in Europe? A.Emphasis on
artistic creativity can discourage a society from pursuing reforms.
B.The development of guilds prevented artistic creativity. C.The
presence of a wealthy leisure class contributes to artistic
achievement. D.An economy based on subsistence agriculture
encourages artistic development.
Slide 18
Renaissance Artists Renaissance Artists Can anyone name a
famous artist from this time period?
Slide 19
Renaissance Artist Groups Donatello Joe Dylan Bri Michelangelo
Noah Courtney Raphael Hannah Michael Leonardo (da Vinci) Zac Sam
Josh
Slide 20
In your groups: You are responsible for reading the information
and correctly entering it into your packet. Be sure to ask
questions if you need clarification because. You will be the expert
explaining your artist to your classmates!
Slide 21
Renaissance Artists Donatello made sculpture more realistic by
carving natural postures and that reveal personality first statue
of David
Slide 22
Michelangelo (1475- 1564) sculptor, poet, architect, and
painter used a realistic style when depicting the human body Famous
Works Ceiling at the Sistine Chapel statue of David
Slide 23
Slide 24
Raphael (1483-1520) Famous for his use of perspective Famous
Works Madonna and Child School of Athens
Slide 25
School of Athens Plato and Aristotle
Slide 26
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) Renaissance Man painter sculptor,
inventor, scientist Famous Works MMona Lisa TThe Last Supper
Slide 27
Slide 28
Medici Family One of the most respected families in Europe The
Medici family was the wealthiest family in Europe for a period
despite being of the merchant class From this base, they acquired
political power initially in Florence, then the rest of Europe
Slide 29
*The most significant accomplishments of the Medici family was
the sponsorship of art & architecture *They were almost single-
handedly responsible for the art of Florentine during their
reign
Slide 30
MEDICI BANK largest in Europe during 15 th Century Acquired
Political Power Florence, Italy, Europe Helped Inspire Birth of
Renaissance Created Environment where Art & Humanism Flourished
Supported Artists including Da Vinci & Michelangelo 4 members
of the Family became Pope
Slide 31
HUMANISM Europeans developed a new way of thinking: Humanism
Middle Ages concerned with life after death Renaissance Humanists
life in the present
Slide 32
Focus not only on religious but subjects of Greeks/Romans:
HISTORY, LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY (these subjects are called
Humanities) Most people were still Catholic Secular concerned with
here and now, not only spiritual
Slide 33
Politics Machiavelli wrote The Prince about how to run
government this book stressed the idea that power is everything its
better to be feared then be loved. the ends justify the means
Slide 34
Practice Question A person who is described as "Machiavellian"
is someone who A.is interested primarily in worldly possessions
B.is interested only in seeking pleasure C.tries to discover a
scientific explanation for life D.believes that the end justifies
the means
Slide 35
Practice Question A person who is described as "Machiavellian"
is someone who A.is interested primarily in worldly possessions
B.is interested only in seeking pleasure C.tries to discover a
scientific explanation for life D.believes that the end justifies
the means
Slide 36
The Northern Renaissance Centered in the countries of France
England Germany Netherlands Belgium
Slide 37
Art reflected new ideas such as emotions, nature, everyday
life, rather than just religion.
Slide 38
Accomplishments: literature William Shakespeare English
playwright Revered the classics and drew on them for inspiration
and plots Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, Macbeth
Slide 39
Slide 40
Accomplishments: inventions Block Printing Invented by Chinese
began being used by Europe; but it was too slow to satisfy the
demand for information
Slide 41
Accomplishments: inventions Johannes Guttenberg invented the
printing press. Greatly increased production of books, especially
the Bible
Slide 42
Laid the material basis for the modern knowledge-based economy
- spread of learning to the masses; more people learned to read
Played key role in the development of the Renaissance, Reformation,
the Age of Enlightenment and the Scientific Revolution widely
regarded as the most important event of the modern period
Slide 43
Slide 44
End of the Renaissance: results Major increase in learning and
knowledge New inventions and technology Writers began to use
vernacular languages to express their ideas Arts drew on techniques
and styles of classical Greece and Rome Increased power of monarchs
and decreased feudalism
Slide 45
Practice Question Which statement best characterizes the
Renaissance? A.Greater emphasis was placed on the development of
human potential. B.The authority of the Catholic Church was
expanded. C.The Catholic Church banned painting and sculpture
because they were considered to be too worldly. D.The rigid social
class system established in medieval times was strengthened.
Slide 46
Which statement best characterizes the Renaissance? A.Greater
emphasis was placed on the development of human potential. B.The
authority of the Catholic Church was expanded. C.The Catholic
Church banned painting and sculpture because they were considered
to be too worldly. D.The rigid social class system established in
medieval times was strengthened.
