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Medici Legacy in the Italian Renaissance

Explore the Medici family's rise to power in Florence, influencing art, politics, and banking during the Italian Renaissance. Learn about their impact on the global history, as patrons of the arts and influential figures in European finance.

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Medici Legacy in the Italian Renaissance

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  1. The Renaissance and Florence Global History I: Spiconardi

  2. Florence

  3. Florence • Oligarchy • Gained status & wealth through banking (Wall Street of the Renaissance. • Capital of the Italian Renaissance

  4. The Medici What does this painting suggest about the Medici family?

  5. The Medici Medici coat of arms; still seen on buildings in Florence today • Connected and influential family • Gained power through textiles and banking • Estimated to be the most wealthy family in Europe • Loaned money to monarchs and the Church • At 40 % interest rates Giovanni di Bicci de Medici Founder of the Medici Bank

  6. The Medici • In 1434 Cosimo de Medici becomes political boss of Florence • For next 100 years the Medici run Florence • Patron of the arts • 3 family members elected pope (Leo X, Clement VII & Leo XI) • Catherine becomes Queen of France

  7. The Italian Renaissance Artists • Florence was the home to many of the great Renaissance artists • Michelangelo Buonarotti • Sandro Botticelli • Donatello • Raffaello Sanzio

  8. Italian Renaissance Artists • Characteristics • Celebration of the human body • Portraits of wealthy and politicians • Glorified the Catholic Church & Christianity • Greco-Roman mythology & themes

  9. Niccolò Machiavelli • Italian patriot • Wanted a united northern Italy • One of the first modern ambassadors • Had political ambition • Wrote The Prince • Detailed his views on what makes a good leader & how to stay in power • Dedicated to the Medici family in hopes of gaining favor w/the powerful family

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