THE RENAISSANCE 1450 1700 A time period of great change in European society Video Introduction
What Does Renaissance Mean? Definition: Renaissance the French word for rebirth. The Renaissance time period refers to the 350 year cultural movement of learning, experimentation, and exploration. Examples: 1. Artists painters and sculptors such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. 2. Science inventors and scientists such as Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo Galilei. 3. Explorers those who aspired for gold, god, and glory such as Christopher Columbus. 4. Kings & Queens rulers that wanted prestige for their country such as Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Team Activity Silent Discussion Directions: 1. On a separate sheet of paper, I want you to answer this question: What kind of cultural movement (change) is the world going through today? 2. Pass your paper to the left. That person is going to make comments on your paper, by writing down their thoughts. 3. Pass the papers 2 more times and make comments about all things that have been said so far. 4. You should have different thoughts about your original comment all over your paper.
Why Now? After the Middle Ages: Due to the opening of trade routes to Asia along the Silk Road and new knowledge brought back from the Crusades, Europe began to prosper as a continent. Cities began to grow and new inventions led to a better way of life. Italian City-States City-State a city that is not under the control of an entire country/state. Usually ruled by a rich and powerful family. City-states across Italy began growing and prospering due to trade and a higher educated class of citizens.
City States of Italy
Italy The Home of the Renaissance Why Italy?: Geographic Location due to it s location, Italy was a robust trade center in Europe. = TRADE! Academics Italy was home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world. = KNOWLEDGE! Money Some of the richest families in the world lived in the city-states of Italy and these families financed some of the greatest works of art. = MONEY!
Humanism: Definition: Humanism the belief in the individual. Belief in the worth and value of people based on evidence, rather than faith and past beliefs. People started celebrating themselves, not only religious figures anymore. Humanism or Not?: 1. I witness Chris do a fantastic job in class everyday, therefore, I believe he is a great student. 2. People have said for 1,000 years that the earth is in the middle of the universe, therefore, it has to be. 3. The church is righteous and holy, therefore, they must always be trusted.
Mercantilism: Definition: Video: Mercantilism an economic system in which the government controls the trade of the country. This allows for a balance of trade and for an increase in a nation s overall wealth. Exports > Imports = $$
Team Activity: Directions: Take 1 note card out of your team box. Write down as many products (things) you can think of that the United States imports (brings in) or exports (sends out) to/from other countries around the world.
Patrons of the Renaissance: Definition: Patron a wealthy or influential supporter of an artist or business. Also known as a sponsor. For example, you and your family are patrons of restaurants when you go out to eat. Who: The Medici Family patrons to many of the most famous and successful artists of the Renaissance time period. Medici Family Video
Renaissance Man: Definition: Leonardo DaVinci The Original Renaissance Man Renaissance Man a person who is skilled in multiple fields and has a broad range of knowledge. For example, Leonardo da Vinci was a painter, sculptor, inventor, architect, mathematician, and politician.
Team Activity: Directions: Take 1 note card out of your team box. Write down as many Renaissance Men/Women you can think of. They can be in any part of history.
Summary Video Watch and listen to the final summary video. The teacher speaks really quickly, but he does a nice job explaining the causes of the Renaissance and teaching all of Unit 2 in 12 minutes. Enjoy! Renaissance Summary Video