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Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Agenda Bell Assignment Notes Discussion – Renaissance Begin Research Complete Vocabulary Ch. 9 Section 3, Ch. 9 Section 4, Ch. 14 Section 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Test: April 27, 2012. Bell Assignment.

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  1. Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Agenda • Bell Assignment • Notes Discussion – Renaissance • Begin Research • Complete Vocabulary Ch. 9 Section 3, Ch. 9 Section 4, Ch. 14 Section 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Test: April 27, 2012

  2. Bell Assignment Complete Vocabulary Ch. 9 Section 3, Ch. 9 Section 4, and Ch. 14 Section 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

  3. The Renaissance Mr. Finch World History Ch. 14 Section 1

  4. The Middle Ages • The Middle Ages can be described as the following: • Christianity is at the center of every aspect of life. • Most people are focused on heaven • Feudalism dominates society. • Warfare • 98% of population are peasants or serfs • No culture • Very little art/literature

  5. Major Events of the Middle Ages • Charlemagne becomes Emperor – 800 A.D. • He tries to revive learning and culture, but is unsuccessful. • Crusades – 1096 A.D. – 1350 A.D. • People are driven by their faith (or greed) to reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim “invaders”. • Opens new trade routes/revives Europe’s economy. • Inspires western Europeans to revive learning and culture. • Black Death/Bubonic Plague – 1348 A.D. • Kills 1/3 of Europe’s population

  6. The Renaissance • The Renaissance began in Florence Italy in 1425. • Why Italy? • It was the center of the Roman Empire. The Renaissance was marked by a renewed interest of Roman (Greek) culture. • Many Italian cities (Florence, Milan, Venice) survived the Middle Ages. • Wealthy and powerful merchants promoted cultural rebirth. • Cosimo Medici and Lorenzo de Medici

  7. Ideals of the Renaissance • The Renaissance was a cultural rebirth of political, social, economic, and cultural aspect of European society. • The Renaissance was founded by new standards: • New World View • Renaissance thinkers focused on here and now rather than life after death (Heaven). • Spirit of adventure • A renewed spirit to explore new places and ideas • Humanism • Renaissance thinkers focused on worldly issues rather than religious issues.

  8. A Golden Age in the Arts • The Renaissance is most known for the achievements in art, sculpture, and architect. • Renaissance art continued to reflect religious figures, such as , Jesus and Mary. However, they began to reflect prominent figures of the time (Lorenzo de Medici) to celebrate human achievement. • New techniques to represent people and landscapes in a realistic way. Artist began to use the rules of perspective. • Women artist became professional artist. (SofonisbaAnguissola) • Architecture • Revived Greek and Roman style architecture.

  9. Example of Perspective

  10. Medieval Art – The Crucifix

  11. Renaissance Art –The Last SupperLeonardo da Vinci

  12. Comparing Medieval and Renaissance Art

  13. Medieval Art vs Renaissance Art 1. What are some differences between the art work? At least 3 differences

  14. Comparing Medieval and Renaissance Architecture

  15. Three Geniuses of the Renaissance • Florence Italy was home to many outstanding artists during the Renaissance. • Three of the most famous artists are: • Leonardo da Vinci • Michelangelo • Raphael

  16. Leonardo da Vinci • Leonardo was a true Renaissance man. He represented the ideals of adventure, humanism, and achievement. • Leonardo excelled in all areas: art, music, math, science, architecture, engineering. • He most noted for two of his paintings: • The Mona Lisa • The Last Supper

  17. Leonardo da Vinci

  18. Michelangelo • Another famous artist is Michelangelo. He was talented in many areas, too. Although, he most well known as an artist. • His most famous works include: • Pieta • The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

  19. Michelangelo

  20. Raphael • Raphael studied the work of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. His paintings blend Christian and classical styles together. • He most well known for his paintings of Jesus and Mary. In addition, he painted the School of Athens. It included Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Averroes, a Muslim philosopher.

  21. Raphael

  22. Writers of the Renaissance • During the Renaissance, many authors began to use Greek and Roman writings as examples to revive literature in Europe. • There were many “how-to” books that were written. • Baldassare Castiglione – The Book of the Courtier • How to be a model member of a royal court • Machiavelli – The Prince • How gain and maintain power as a ruler

  23. Assignment • Go two www.dictionary.com and look up the following words: • Populace • Subservient • licentious • Trepidation • Then, turn to page 558 in your textbook.

  24. Assignment • Read pg. 558. Then answer questions 1 – 3.

  25. Website to Use for Research • http://www.avl.lib.al.us/

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