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The Renaissance

A Story of Death and Decline:Feudalism Ends1. The Black Death kills half ofthe population2. Peasants revolt- the MagnaCarta is signed by King John3. 100 years war- troops neededto fight.4. The Crusades- Crusaders bringback goods to be sold- the beginning of towns situatedaround shops.5. Status is beginning to be determined by ability, notbirthright.

The Rise of RenaissanceA. Renaissance means rebirthof classical learning andhuman potential.1. Scholars became interestededucation, art andarchitecture of AncientGreece and Rome.2. Renaissance started in Italian cities because cities becomewealthy from trade. People buy art!3. Crusades make people eager to learn about world.

Check for Understanding:The renaissance means:A.Renaissance means resurgence of classical learning andhuman potentialB.Renaissance means rebirth of classical learning andhuman potentialC.Renaissance means rebirth of modern learning andhuman potentialD.Renaissance means rebirth of classical learning andintelligence

Think about it: Which do you think isthe main reason why Feudalismdeclined? Why?A.B.C.D.E.The Black Death killed half of the populationPeasants revolted- the Magna Carta is signed by kingJohn100 years war- troops needed to fightThe Crusades- People died and brought back goods tobe sold- the beginning of towns situated around shopsStatus is beginning to be determined by ability, notbirthright

Humanism andIndividualism Unlike in the Feudal Era when religion was mostimportant during the renaissance, education andphilosophy were very important. Humanism- Tries to balance religion with the powerof the human mind. The study of history, literature,public speaking and art that led to a new way ofthinking in Europe in the late 1300s. Individualism- Is the belief that each person isimportant and has worth/potential.

Check for Understanding:The difference between individualismand humanism is:A.B.C.D.In humanism humans are seen as having potential asa whole, in individualism, each person has potentialIn humanism people study the human form,individualists concentrate on perspective drawingsHumanism balances perspective and religion, whileindividualism is the belief that each person has selfworthHumanism balances the power of the human mindand religion, while individualism is the belief thateach person has self worth

Art During the Middle Ages peoplewere made to look good, butappear flat, lacking perspective. Renaissance artists paintedpictures that showed scenesfrom everyday life that wererealistic and included movementand perspective (making thingslook three dimensional withsubjects that are closer, lookinglarger and more vibrant thansubjects in the background).

Quiz Yourself:The difference between renaissanceand medieval art is that:A.B.C.D.In the renaissance artists painted morerealisticallyIn the Medieval period artists paintedmore realisticallyIn the renaissance artists painted peopleas more attractive than they wereIn the renaissance artists painted withoutperspective

Real Renaissance Art Ghirlandaio—famousfor painting a picture ofan old man. As you can see belowthe old man had a bignose. While his nose isperhaps unsightly,Ghirlandaio painted theman realistically like atrue renaissance artist.

Michelangelo Best known for hisstatue of David. The statue of Davidstand 13 ½ feet tall. The statue is soreal you can seethe veins in theneck, arms, andlegs.

Michelangelo Michelangelo spentfour years paintingpictures from theBible on the ceilingof the SistineChapel located inRome, Italy.

Ghiberti Spent 22 yearsmaking the bronzedoors for the SistineChapel. Michelangelo calledthem the “Gates ofParadise”.

Leonardo da Vinci Da Vinci was a painter, sculptor,architect, inventor and engineer—liked to use new paints. On the painting of the “LastSupper” the paint peeled off thewall. Still, many people todayregard “Last Supper” as the mostbeautiful religious painting. He also painted the Mona Lisa. Oneof the most recognizable paintingsin the world!

Last Supper—Leonardo da Vinci

Where Did The ArtistsLive? Most Renaissance artistslived in the city of Florence,Italy. Many families in port citiesgrew wealthy from trading. The city of Florence wasruled by the Medici family. Medici family grew very richfrom trading and later,banking. They appreciatedart, so they paid artists towork to beautify Florence.

Medici A good artist could receivemoney from families like theMedici to create art. This iscalled a commission. The Medici were called patrons.A patron is a person who givesmoney to an artist. Because ofthe Medici family, artists had incentive (reason) tomove to Florence and create art. As a result, Florencebecame the most important city of the Renaissance.

Quiz Yourself: The Sistine Chapel waspainted byA.B.C.D.TitianMichelangeloBotticelliRaphael

Quiz Yourself: What is one way thatLeonardo da Vinci used science tomake his art more realistic?A.B.C.D.Da Vinci studied and sketched human bonesand muscles.Da Vinci studied measurements of Earth tomake realistic scenes.Da Vinci used a microscope and madesketches from what he observed.Da Vinci used astronomy to sketch the sun.

Quiz Yourself: This artwork is anexample of which period?A. RenaissanceB. MedievalWhy? Because it is threedimensional, showsperspective and is realistic

Quiz Yourself: The following artworkis an example of which period?A. MedievalB. RenaissanceWhy? Look at the subjectwith knights and a castlein the background

Quiz Yourself: The following artworkis an example of which period?A. MedievalB. RenaissanceWhy? The figuresare flat and not veryrealistic.

Quiz Yourself: This artwork is anexample of which period?A. RenaissanceB. MedievalWhy? It’s David,created byMichelangelo. It’sinspired by Greekstatues, very realistic!

Quiz Yourself: Which of the followingideas is not part of humanism?A.B.C.D.Greece and Rome were inspirationTo only glorify and worship GodPoetry, history and public speakingTalented writers and artists were honoredand encouraged

The Rise of Renaissance A. Renaissance means rebirth of classical learning and human potential. 1.Scholars became interested education, art and architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome. 2.Renaissance started in Italian cities because cities become wealthy from trade. People bu