DATE: _______________________THE RENAISSANCE (17.1,17.2)OBJECTIVES:

1. We will be able to identify the conditions in Italy that gave rise to the Renaissance.2. We will be able to explain the different styles of art and literature that were used during

the Renaissance.3. We will be able to discuss the lasting cultural impact that the Renaissance had on of

Europe and the world.

What is the Renaissance?

Renaissance : Rebirth in art, writing, architecture, learning, and culture.o The educated hoped to bring back to life the culture of classical _________________ and

____________________o In doing so, they created something entirely new: innovative

styles of ___________ and literature The Renaissance eventually spread from northern Italy to the rest

of Europeo Occurred _______________________

A. The Italian City States:

A wealthy and powerful ________________________ ( One whose occupation is the wholesale purchase and retail sale of goods for profit) class in city-states like ) further promoted the cultural rebirth.

o A wealthy merchant developed in each Italian city-stateo Merchants dominated politicso Merchants did not inherit social rank- used their wits to

survive The banking family came to dominate Florence

o Were great patron of the artso ____________________ : someone who financially supports an artist or the arts

WHY ITALY: 1. Close to Greece and Rome2. Wealthy City-States and Merchants3. More Urban4. Increased trade from the Crusades5. Move of scholars after the fall of Byzantine

B. Classical and Worldly Views

As scholars studied manuscripts, they became more influenced by classical (Greek, Rome) ideas.

This lead to:o _________________ : The emphasis on the importance

of individuals, their potential, and their achievements.

Popularized the study of history, literature, and philosophy (all are known as ________________________)

o ____________________ : (The view that the present well-being of mankind should predominate over religious considerations in civil or public affairs.)

o ___________________: The individual above all else-more than church Worldly pleasure: Humanists suggested that a

person could enjoy life without offending God Ex. Wealthy could enjoy material luxuries,

good music, and fine foods

C. ART

Middle Ages v. Renaissance

Main Idea: the Renaissance that began in Italy was characterized by an interest in learning and the arts and a desire to explore the human experience. (Would spread from Italy)

DATE: _______________________ The Renaissance attained its most glorious expression in its _____________________, sculptures, and

architecture. Roman art had been very ____________________, and Renaissance painters developed new

techniques for representing both humans and landscapes in a realistic way. Renaissance artists learned the rules of _______ (shows 3D on flat surface) by

making distant objects smaller than those close, which makes painted scenes appear three dimensional.

Architecture goes back to classical Greek and Roman styles (no Gothic) The Three Graces

A. B. C.

DAVID A.

D. Three Geniuses

_________________ da Vinci was born in 1452 and his exploring mind and endless curiosity fed a genius for inventions. He thought of himself as an artist, but his talents and accomplishments ranged over many areas. ( Mona Lisa, The Last Supper)

o Leonardo da Vinci made sketches for flying machines and underwater boats centuries before the first airplane or submarine was actually built.

______________________ was a many sided genius – sculptor, engineer, painter, architect, and poet. (David, Sistine Chapel)

________________________ : A few years younger than Leonardo and Michelangelo, he studied the works of those great masters ( Madonna, The School of Athens)

E. New Writings

The great Dutch priest and humanist Desiderius ____________________ used his knowledge of classical languages to produce a new Greek edition of the ___________________ and called for a translation of the Bible into the _________________________________ or everyday language of ordinary people.

English humanist _____________________________ pressed for social reform called ____________________ or ideal society with peace and harmony between men and women.

______________________ advised rulers to do what politically effective not morally right in _________________________

The towering figure of Renaissance literature was the English poet and play write, ________________________________

Between 1590 and 1613, he wrote _________ plays that are still performed around the world today. More than____________ words appeared for the first time in his works ( Bedroom, lonely, hurry)

F. The Renaissance Man and Woman

______________________ : One strove to be a master in _______ area of studyo Expected to be charming, witty, and well educated in the ___________o Also should be a skilled rider, wrestler, and swordsman

Renaissance Woman: Upper-class women should know the classics and be charmingo Not expected to seek fameo ___________ art but not create ito Little influence in politics

THE PRINTING PRESS AND JOHANN GUTENBERG

Demand for books grew (stronger economy and more literate population)o Spread awareness of Greek classics and Humanists

DATE: _______________________Renaissance ManContributions and How They Represented The Renaissance In Their Work

THE IMPACT OF THE RENAISSANCE

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NAME: THE RENAISSANCE

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THE PRINTING PRESS

HOW TO WRITE A THESIS STATEMENTA thesis statement:

tells the reader how you will interpret the significance of the subject matter under discussion. is a road map for the paper; in other words, it tells the reader what to expect from the rest of the paper. directly answers the question asked of you. A thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the

subject itself. The subject, or topic, of an essay might be World War II or Moby Dick; a thesis must then offer a way to understand the war or the novel.

makes a claim that others might dispute. is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your argument to the

reader. The rest of the paper, the body of the essay, gathers and organizes evidence that will persuade the reader of the logic of your interpretation.

What is your thesis for the Renaissance?

YOUR TOPIC : What items that we studied today best represent the Renaissance?o Remember (Can be two sentences):

It needs to be clear Address the topic Have 3 supporting items

THESIS:

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