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Vocabulary

Vocabulary . Renaissance- The “rebirth” of learning that took place after the Middle Ages Humanism- Focused on human potential and achievements Secular- “Worldly” and concerned with the here and now Queen Elizabeth I- Queen of England in 1500’s who was a huge supporter of the Arts

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  1. Vocabulary • Renaissance- The “rebirth” of learning that took place after the Middle Ages • Humanism- Focused on human potential and achievements • Secular- “Worldly” and concerned with the here and now • Queen Elizabeth I- Queen of England in 1500’s who was a huge supporter of the Arts • Shakespeare- Famous playwright who wrote about human flaws • Printing Press- Invented by Johann Gutenberg, it allowed for the mass production of books and printed material

  2. Warm Up • Why did the 100 Years War mark the end of the Middle Ages?

  3. Renaissance and Reformation

  4. The Renaissance Period • When did it begin? • 1300-1600 • What period preceded the Renaissance? • The Middle Ages • What’s the literal meaning of the Renaissance and what does it refer to? • “Rebirth”, and it refers to the rebirth of art and learning

  5. Where did the Renaissance begin? • Northern Italy • Why did the Renaissance not move north right away? • The 100 Years War was ongoing until 1453

  6. Why was Italy and ideal place to start the Renaissance? • Thriving cities • Trade grew because of the Crusades and the need for large cities was very prevalent • New ideas were being exchanged in the city which leads to an “intellectual revolution” • Although the plague devastated many cities, the people who remained alive began to make more money and business opportunity was much better now

  7. 2. Rich Merchant Class • Merchants didn’t inherit social rank, they had to earn it • Many merchants felt they deserved the power and wealth they created • “Individual achievement” became a very important part of the Renaissance. Why? • Medici family was very powerful in Florence! Cosimo was almost a dictator

  8. Classical Rome and Greek Heritage • Wanted to return this area to the “history and success” of Ancient Greece and Rome

  9. How did Ancient Rome and Greece positively affect the developing Renaissance? • That time there was a focus on education, art, and architecture…this ideal spread the Renaissance.

  10. What is Humanism? • Focused on human potential and achievements (influenced artists and architects to carry on classical traditions) • What was the basic spirit of Renaissance society? • Secular (meaning “worldly” and concerned with the here and now) • Living in big mansions, throwing large banquets, and wearing expensive clothing.

  11. How else did the Church and others support the Renaissance? • Artistically, they became “Patrons” or supporters of the arts • Merchants eventually also became big supporters as well!

  12. The Renaissance Man • A man who excelled in a variety of fields • Leonardo da Vinci • A painter, sculptor, inventor and scientist • Painted the “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper”. • Michelangelo • Excelled as a painter, sculptor, architect and poet • Achievements include: the dome of St. Peter’s, painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and statue of David

  13. Northern Renaissance • Italy • Made up of city-states and many sizable towns • England and France • Strong governments and rulers who became patrons of the arts • Had their own traditions and character • France and English artists were more interested in religious ideas

  14. Who is? • Albert Durer • German artist • Portrayed mostly religious subjects • Jan Van Eyck • Flemish painter • Used oil-based paints • Used realistic detail

  15. Peter Bruegal • Painted in realistic detail and individual people • Used rich colors, vivid details and balanced space

  16. Northern writers try to reform society • Thomas More • Christian Humanist • Wrote “Utopia” • About the ideal place where greed, corruption, and war have been weeded out • Christine de Pizan • Wrote about the different treatment of boys and girls, particularly in education

  17. The Elizabethan Age • When Queen Elizabeth I reigned • 1558-1603 • Huge patron of arts • William Shakespeare • Most famous writer of Elizabethan Age • Playwright who examined human flaws

  18. Printing Press • Invented by: • Johann Gutenberg in 1440 • What was the first thing that he produced on the printing press • Gutenberg Bible in 1455 (first full sized book printed with movable type)

  19. How did the printing press affect European society? • Very positively • More copies for everyone by 1500 • Over 250 cities had printing press • People were learning to read because books were so accessible

  20. How could the arrival of the printing press lead to religious reform? • More people could read and interpret the bible. They became more critical of the Church and its teachings

  21. Closing • Why do you think the Renaissance is known as a rebirth? • How did the Printing Press effect the people of Europe? • What is and who are patrons of the arts? • What role did Merchants play in the development of Humanism?

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