what was the renaissance? * means ‘rebirth’ transition from medieval era to the early modern...

Renaissance in Italy

*LEQ: How did the Italian artists and writers reflect the ideals of

the Renaissance?

What was the Renaissance? *

Means ‘rebirth’

Transition from medieval era to the early modern age

Began in Italy

1300 - 1650

New Worldview * Wanted to end the disorder and disunity

of medieval age

Renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman learning

Emphasis on individual achievement

“Renaissance man” a person with many talents

Tried to understand / portray the world with more accuracy

Spirit of Adventure * New spirit of adventure and

curiosity

Trade expanded

Navigators sailed across oceans

Scientists, writers and artists experimented with new techniques, forms, and ideas

Humanism * Intellectual movement

Studied works of ancient Greece and Rome to learn more about their own culture

New focus on secular issues Religious matters no longer the only concern

Emphasized the humanities Grammar Poetry History

Believed education should inspire creativity

Italy the Starting Place *

Italian banks, manufacturing, and trade provided the wealth that fueled the Renaissance.

Italy’s central location in Mediterranean encouraged trade. Trade routes carried new ideas from Asia and

Muslim scholars.

Italy had been the center of Roman Empire.

Italy’s location helps to make it a center for the trade of goods and

ideas.

Italian City-States *

Many cities were dominated by a wealthy and powerful merchant family.

These families brought in trade and wealth, and provided leadership.

They were patrons of the arts and supported artists, writers, and scholars.

The Medici's controlled Florence.

Art and Architecture * Reflected humanist themes.

New techniques used to achieve realistic art. Oil paints for shading. Studied human anatomy and drew from

observing models. Used rules of perspective to create a 3-D

look.

Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael were important artists.

Architecture used columns, arches, and domes of ancient Greece and Rome.

Title: Workbook Sketches / Anatomy Artist: Leonardo da Vinci

Title: Workbook Sketches / Flying Machines Artist: Leonardo da Vinci

Title: Mona Lisa

Artist: Leonardo da Vinci

Date: 1503 -1505

Title: David

Sculptor: Michelangelo

Date: 1501-1504

Title: Creation of Man Artist: Michelangelo Date: 1511-1512

Title: Saint George Fighting the Dragon Artist: Raphael Date: 1504-1506

Title: School of Athens Artist: Raphael Date: 1510-1511

Writers * Held the Renaissance ideals

Creativity Interest in the humanities Individual success

Castiglione’s The Book of the Courtier Described the manners and behaviors of

the ideal noble man and woman

Machiavelli’s The Prince Guide for rulers to gain and maintain

power

Which Writer? * Answer the question in the left column.

“It is best to be both feared and loved; however, if one cannot be both it is better to be feared than loved.”

“Outward beauty is a true sign of inner goodness…. just as with trees the beauty of the blossom testifies to the goodness of the fruit.”