Essential Question: What changes in Europe led to the Renaissance? Examine the diagram above and then answer the following questions. 1. In this Renaissance plant which root grows straight up? Which roots branch out? 2. What might this tell us about how the two time periods, medieval and classical, influenced the growth of the Renaissance? 3. Plants need soil, sunlight, and water to grow. In the diagram, what three things seem to be contributing to the growth of the Renaissance? 4. Why do you think the soil is labeled Europe?
Section 27.2: What was the Renaissance? Part I Fill in the cause and effect chart below to explain how the classical world of ancient Greece and Rome was rediscovered, leading to the period known as the Renaissance? Cause #1 Cause #2 Cause #3 In the Late Middle Ages, merchants and Crusaders brought back The Roman Catholic Church kept knowledge of ancient times alive by Europeans also read classical works that came by way of goods and ideas from the East, including classical learning. copying documents that survived from the classical period. Muslim scholars. Effect: This flow of ideas led to a rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman culture. The renewed interest in classical culture led to the great flowering of art and learning we call the Renaissance.
Section 27.2: Part 2 As you read the subsection in your book on p.334 entitled, Exploring the Rebirth of Classical Ideas Through Art, fill in the chart below. Classical Medieval Renaissance Purpose of this type of art To show the importance of: -ordinary people -civic leaders To teach religion to people who could not read or write. To show the importance of: -people -nature -gods and goddesses Two style characteristics of each example in your book figure is nude body is active and in motion face is calm and without emotion. highlights Jesus who is larger than other figures figures are all fully dressed in stiff clothing. lifelike threedimensional figures colors reflect lighting figures are shown in motion
Section 27.2: Part 3 Examine the visuals below and then fill in chart by doing the following: - Describe in which period each artwork was created. Write the period AND letter of each work in the correct row. - List TWO or more characteristics from Part 2 that led you to your decision. Letter identifying the artwork Two or three style characteristi cs in this piece of art Classical: the woman is in a scene from her daily life the poses are harmonious and balanced the faces of the figures are very calm; no background or sense of perspective. C B A Medieval: Mary is larger than the other figures figures look flat; not real. Renaissance: figures look realistic facial expressions are revealing full landscape in background has depth
After reading each section, 27.3 through 27.5, complete in the diagram by identifying and explaining examples of the different causes that led to the beginning of the Renaissance in Europe. Section 27.3 Growth of Trade & Commerce Cause: Example 1: Merchants & bankers grew wealthy & could afford to pay for new buildings & art to beautify their cities. Example 2: Growing trade meant that more classical texts, art, and artifacts were passed along trade routes sparking interest in classical culture. Section 27.4 Influence of Italian City-States Cause: Their wealth encouraged a growth in art and learning. Example 1: Example 2: Rich families supported the creation of art, new buildings, and centers of learning, such as universities and hospitals. The Beginning of the Renaissance in Europe Cause: Example 1: Section 27.5 Growth of Humanism People began to change their ideas about many things, such as government, social class, and religion. Example 2: They tried to improve upon the art, architecture, and ideas of the classical period, which led to new discoveries, new ways of studying things, and new inventions in many areas of life
Section 27.3: The Growth of Trade and Commerce 1. Describe how Marco Polo s travels along the Silk Road helped reawaken interest in classical culture. In the 13 th century, Mongol conquests made it safe to travel along the Silk Road. Marco Polo s travels sparked a greater interest in the East, and helped encourage the transport of food, art, and luxury goods along the trade route. 2. Explain two results of the increased in trade in Europe. An increase in trade led to a new, money economy. It also helped craftspeople, merchants, and bankers become more important in society. 3. Identify the primary cause from this section that led to the start of the Renaissance. Write this primary cause in the box on the previous page of notes. Then, write two examples that further describe how this cause led to the rebirth of classical culture and learning in Europe. Section 27.4: The Influence of the Italian City-States 1. What were the Italian city-states? Italian city-states were powerful cities in Renaissance Italy that ruled the surrounding towns and countryside. They were independent and were often republics governed by elected councils. 2. How do the pictures below illustrate how the city-states were governed? rich merchants powerful families = = = guilds 3. How did Italian city-states become so powerful? Because of their central Mediterranean location, Italian city-states became major centers of trade and business. 4. Identify the primary cause from this section that led to the start of the Renaissance. Write this primary cause in the box on the previous page of notes. Then, write two examples that further describe how this cause led to the rebirth of classical culture and learning in Europe.
Section 27.5: The Growth of Humanism 1. Define humanism. a philosophy that tries to balance religious faith with an emphasis on individual dignity and an interest in nature and human society 2. Who is the man pictured to the right? Why is he significant in the humanism movement? Francesco Petrarch is considered to be the founder of Italian Renaissance humanism. 3. What did Renaissance humanists believe about people's abilities? Renaissance humanists believed that people could shape their own lives and achieve great things. 5. Define individualism. 4. What subjects from ancient times did humanists study and explore? Renaissance humanists studied classical art, architecture, government, history, poetry, and language. the belief in the importance of an individual s achievement and dignity 6. How did the Renaissance humanists beliefs sometimes conflict with those of the Catholic Church? The Church taught that laws were made by God and required people to follow its teachings without question. It also emphasized life after death as opposed to life on Earth. Renaissance humanists believed that people should question everything and tried to balance religious faith with an active interest in human existence. 7. Identify the primary cause from this section that led to the start of the Renaissance. Write this primary cause in the box on the previous page of notes. Then, write two examples that further describe how this cause led to the rebirth of classical culture and learning in Europe.