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The Italian The Italian RenaissanceRenaissance
Bell Ringer
The word “Renaissance” means:a. Floweringb. Geniusc. Eruptiond. New daye. Rebirth
Defining the Renaissance
Renaissance = “rebirth” 1375-1600 Italian Renaissance - the period of
great cultural change and achievement in European history that began in Italy and spread to the rest of Europe
Characteristics of the Renaissance
1. Secularism Renaissance Italy - mostly
an urban societyo Powerful city-states became
centers of Italian political, economic & social life
o Result - an emergence of secular, or worldly, society as increased wealth created new enjoyment of material things
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Characteristics (cont.)
2. Humanismo cultural and educational reform, engaged
in by scholars, writers, and civic leaderso Studia Humanitatis - studied grammar
rhetoric, poetry, moral philosophy & history (the humanities)
Humanism (cont.)
o Petrarch - Father of Italian Renaissance humanism
o Stressed:o Intellecto Civic involvement
Humanism (cont.)
Revival of Classicism/Greek & Roman Antiquityo Educational reforms guided by ideals of useful
education & becoming a well-rounded persono Florentine “Academy” (La Academia) —not a
formal school, but gathering of influential Florentine humanists devoted to reviving Plato & the Neoplatonists
Characteristics (cont.)
3. Individualismo Emphasis on individual abilityo High regard for human wortho Realization of what individuals could
achieveo Outward expression – artists signed work
for first time
Characteristics (cont.)
4. SkepticismoRenaissance Era – also the beginning of the
Scientific RevolutionoQuestion everything!
o Begins w/ artso Then gov’to Then Church (eventually leads to Reformation)
Renaissance Geo-Political Life
Italian City-Stateso No central, unified monarchical state o Lack of single strong ruler - easy for C-S
to remain independento Milano Venice expanded & played
criticalo Florence roles in Italian politicso Papal Stateso Naples
o Prospered in terms of trade (merchant oligarchies = powerful)
Milan (Milano)
o Visconti Family - dukes of Milan/ Lombardio Viscontis died off - Sforzas conquered o Sforza -
o Efficient tax system = large state revenueso hired mercenaries (soldiers who sold their services)
• Pair & Share: • What would be 1 advantage & 1 disadvantage of
hiring mercenaries?
Venice (Venezia)
o Link btwn. Asia & W. Europe = profitable trade empire & international power
o Officially a republic w/ elected leadero Realistically run by small group of
wealthy merchant aristocrats who ran gov’t for own benefit
Florence (Firenze)
o Powerhouse of Tuscanyo de Medici Family
o Bankers (“God’s Bankers”)o Used power, wealth, & personal influence to
make Florence the cultural center of Italyo Birthplace of the Renaissance
Closure
With a partner, name and explain the 4 characteristics of the Renaissance.
2 minutes