Chapter 1 Sections 1 & 2 Pgs 48-60 http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media /action/yt/watch?videoid=4mgspiaibju
All the world is full of knowing men, of most learned schoolmasters, and vast libraries; and it appears to me as a truth, that neither in Plato s time, nor Cicero s there was ever such a conveniency for studying, as we see at this day there is. -Francois Fabelais, 1532
Renaissance = Rebirth of ideas lost after the fall of Rome Began in Italy; spread throughout Europe. Pre Renaissance Europe was blinded by religion. Secularism = seeing things from a worldly perspective Turning point in European history. Mona Lisa, Famous Leonardo da Vinci Renaissance Painting
Explored the human experience. Emphasis on achievement = Individualism Humanist movement Studied the classical culture of Greece/Rome. Emphasized the humanities = poetry, art and history. Secularism: Worldly point of view
1. It had been the center of the Roman Empire. 2. It was home to the Roman Catholic Church which was a patron of the arts. 3. It s location encouraged trade which provided the money that fueled the Renaissance.
Merchant families became very rich Example: the Medici family of Florence. Cosmo de Medici took power and maintained the appearance of a fake democracy for 30 years.
Art was one of the greatest things to come out of the Renaissance.
Vanishing Point Horizon Painting technique that shows three dimensions on a flat surface. Requires the painter to use a horizon line and vanishing point Marriage of the Virgin by Raphael
Born in 1452 outside Florence, Italy. One of the greatest thinkers of all time He was also interested in science and inventions. Masterpieces include: The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa Created by Ms. Campbell
Men: an individual who tried to master almost every area of study; a universal man. According to The Courtier (how to book) a universal man should be charming, witty, well educated in the classics, able to dance, sing, play music, and write poetry. Skilled at riding horses, wrestling and the art of the sword. Women: were to also be well educated in the classics and charming, however they were not expected to seek fame as a artist etc but rather to be the inspiration for art, not to create it.
Sometimes, in supernatural fashion, beauty, grace, and talent are united beyond measure in one single person This was seen by all mankind in Leonardo da Vinci so great was his genius, and such its growth, that to whatever difficulties he turned his mind, he solved them with ease. In him was great bodily strength with spirit and courage ever royal and magnanimous (worthy, noble); and the fame of his name so increased, that not only in his lifetime was he held in esteem, but his reputation became even greater among posterity after death. -Giorgio Vasari
Born in 1475 in Tuscany Famous pieces: The David, the Sistine Chapel Sistine Chapel http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html
Learned from studying da Vinci and Michelangelo's works. His favorite subject to paint was the Madonna and Son. Famous Work: School of Athens
Born in Florence 1386. One of the earliest Renaissance Artists; Sculptor Famous Works: David, St. John the Evangelist.
Born in Florence in 1445 Member of the Medici Family Famous Works: The Adoration of the Magi, The Birth of Venus, La Primavera.
By 1400s northern Europe s economy was growing. Began in Flanders Flemish painters became known for their use of realism.
Known for landscapes and peasant scenes.
Not much known about him. Many copied his realism techniques.
1440 Germany, invented the printing press. 1455, First book printed the Bible. Pre Printing Press- books were hand copied by monks = expensive! Mass production = cheap People were learning to read. http://www.history.com/topics/middleages/videos/mankind-the-story-of-all-of-us-the-printing-press
Vernacular: everyday language Why write in the vernacular? It allows everyday people in the middle class to enjoy reading which previously they may not have been able to do because books before the Renaissance were always written in Latin.
Author of the Prince : pg 55 Answer Question 1 in Thinking Critically then Read pg. 150 Bishop Jacques Benigne Bossuet quote. And Answer: How does Bossuet support Machiavelli s opinions?
Born in 1564 in Stratfordupon-Avon Famous Works: Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night s Dream, and the Taming of the Shrew. Added 1,700 words to the English language.
1516 wrote Utopia, which means no place. It was about an imaginary world where there was no greed, corruption, or war. Today utopia means ideal place.
Changes in Art Art drew on techniques and styles of classical Greece/Rome In Northern Europe paintings portrayed a realistic look at daily life. Art was secular and religious Changes in Society The Printing Press changed society by making information available and inexpensive. The printing press increased in literacy in Europe = knowledge = thinking
What intellectual movement was key to the Renaissance? Humanism What is one reason why the Renaissance began in Italy. Italy had been the center of the Roman Empire The Catholic Church was a wealthy patron Trade with the Middle East came into Italy and then dispersed across Europe. Name one major change that resulted because of the invention of the printing press. Books could be printer cheaper making them more accessible.