italian renaissance
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ITALY: BIRTHPLACE OF THE RENAISSANCE
A rebirth of learning that produces many great works of art and literature
THE RENAISSANCE
A “rebirth” of creativity in art, writing, and
philosophy
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Why Italy?
How did the Renaissance change people’s VALUES?
How did art and literature change during this time?
But first… a little review of the previous 1000 years
1300-1600
Florence
Milan
Venice
Rome
City-States
Cities = “URBAN”
Country = “RURAL”
big population
economic trade
breeds new ideas
slow pace
isolated
low education
a wealthy “merchant class”
develops
*** Importance of the
individual
Achievement in business, politics, etc.
“individual merit”
In the Cities…
Medici family
wealthy bankers who control much of
Florence
ARTISTS LOOK TO GREECE AND ROME FOR INSPIRATION
Emperor Honorius “Rome has perished…”
“The Forum”
CaesarJulius
US Supreme Court Building
Lincoln Memorial
State Capitol Sacramento, CA
The Pantheon
Humanism
Intellectual movement focused on human
potential and achievements
Humanists study literature, philosophy,
classical texts, and history
“Secular”
Not having to do with religion
“The Renaissance Man”
One who excels in many fields
*** charming & witty
classics art
politics combat dance sing
The Courtier (1528) Castiglione
“The Renaissance Women”
Isabella d’Este
she is educated… she inspires art…
VANIS H ING
PO INT
Perspective Painting
School of Athens by Raphael
The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo Da Vinci
Garden of Earthly Delights (1500)
Raphael Sanzio
REALISM
Sofonisba Anguissola
First female artist to gain international
fame
Books become more accessible
Texts are written in the vernacular or
ordinary language of the people
MachiavelliThe Prince
Guide to how rulers can gain and keep
power
The High Renaissance