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The Renaissance.

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Bell Ringer

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    1. Bell Ringer What do you know about the Renaissance period? What do you want to know about this period?

    2. The Renaissance “The natural desire of good men is knowledge.” - Leonardo da Vinci

    3. Introduction to the Renaissance Renaissance means “rebirth” Began in the 14th century and lasted for about 300 years Started in city-states of Italy - the merchants of eastern goods Emphasized a return to classical civilizations of ancient Greece & Rome

    4. Introduction to the Renaissance Why the renewed interest in the classic civilizations? Learn more about the world Rediscover knowledge lost during the Middle Ages

    5. Writing in the Renaissance Niccolo Machiavelli - born in 1469 in Florence, Italy -1513 wrote The Prince - A handbook for rulers “It is much safer to be feared than to be loved, if one must choose.” - One of most influential writers of Renaissance

    6. “You must know there are two methods of fighting, the one by law, the other by force; the first method is of men, the second of beasts; but because the first is frequently not sufficient, one must have recourse to the second. Therefore it is necessary for a prince to understand how to use the methods of the beast and the man . . . A prince . . . ought to choose the fox and the lion; because the lion cannot defend himself against traps and the fox cannot defend himself against wolves. Therefore, it is necessary to be a fox to discover the traps and a lion to terrify the wolves. Those who rely simply on the lion do not understand this.”

    7. Bell Ringer Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy? How was the Renaissance a “rebirth” of European society?

    8. Renaissance Thinking changes from… Importance of group to individual Heavenly rewards to earthly pleasures Afterlife to this life Religious to secular

    9. Renaissance Vocab Humanism- movement that focused on human potential and achievements Renaissance man- ideal individual tried to master every area of study. Vernacular- native language Perspective- art technique that shows three dimensions Patrons- wealthy merchants and church leaders that supported the arts

    10. Medici Family Possibly the richest family in Italy Renaissance flourished under their patronage Supported artists by feeding, educating, and providing them with the necessities Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael, Botticelli Florence became the cultural center of Europe

    11. Middle Ages

    12. Middle Ages

    13. Michelangelo Born 1475 near Florence, Italy A “Renaissance Man” of many talents Painter, sculptor, architect Sistine Chapel

    14. Michelangelo Born 1475 near Florence, Italy A “Renaissance Man” of many talents Painter, sculptor, architect Sistine Chapel

    15. Michelangelo

    16. Michelangelo

    17. Michelangelo

    19. Michelangelo

    20. Michelangelo

    21. Raphael Born in 1483 in Italy Master painter Best known for his Madonnas and for his large figure compositions in the Vatican in Rome Work is admired for its clarity of form

    22. Raphael

    23. Raphael

    24. Raphael

    25. Botticelli Born in 1445 in Florence, Italy Painter – Birth of Venus – example of modern view of the spirit of the Renaissance His work remained little known for centuries after his death Rediscovered late in the 19th century

    26. Botticelli

    27. Donatello Born in 1386 Master of sculpture in both marble and bronze One of the greatest of all Italian Renaissance artists

    28. Donatello

    29. Donatello

    30. Jan Van Eyck Born before 1395 in what is now modern day Belgium painter who perfected the newly developed technique of oil painting Naturalistic/realistic painting style

    31. Jan VanEyck Jan VanEyckJan VanEyck

    33. Leonardo DaVinci Born in 1452 in Italy Painter, draftsman, sculptor, architect, and engineer Epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal Scientific inquiry and a mechanical inventiveness centuries ahead of his time

    34. Leonardo DaVinci

    35. DaVinci

    36. DaVinci

    37. DaVinci

    38. DaVinci

    39. DaVinci

    40. DaVinci

    41. DaVinci

    42. DaVinci

    43. DaVinci

    44. DaVinci

    45. Shakespeare Considered by many as greatest writer in history of English Literature Romeo and Juliet Hamlet Macbeth

    46. Writing Response The term “Renaissance Man” is used to describe someone who has a wide range of knowledge and skills. Identify an American public figure who you would think of as a “Renaissance Man/Woman.” Write a paragraph describing that person and why you consider him or her a “Renaissance Man.”

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