western europe the renaissance. what was the renaissance? a “rebirth” of interest in learning...
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Western Europe Western Europe
The RenaissanceThe Renaissance
What was the Renaissance?What was the Renaissance?
A “Rebirth” of interest in learning and art
Start of the “Humanist” movement The use of perspective Leaders called Humanists
A “Rebirth” of interest in learning and art
Start of the “Humanist” movement The use of perspective Leaders called Humanists
Why did the Renaissance need to take place?
Why did the Renaissance need to take place?
Fall of Rome - 476 AD Empire covered most of known world.
Developed important city-states Empire became too big to defend well.
Middle Ages - 500 AD – 1500AD First 500 years = Dark Ages The Bubonic Plague “Black Death” (bacterial infection)
that killed 1/3 – 1/2 of Europe (1347)
Fall of Rome - 476 AD Empire covered most of known world.
Developed important city-states Empire became too big to defend well.
Middle Ages - 500 AD – 1500AD First 500 years = Dark Ages The Bubonic Plague “Black Death” (bacterial infection)
that killed 1/3 – 1/2 of Europe (1347)
Where did the Renaissance begin?Where did the Renaissance begin?
Italy – Western Europe
Eventually spread north across all of Europe
Changed the way that people viewed themselves and the world
Italy – Western Europe
Eventually spread north across all of Europe
Changed the way that people viewed themselves and the world
Why did it begin in Italy?Why did it begin in Italy?
Trade brought Italians into contact with other cultures
Trade brought Italians into contact with other cultures
Ruins of Ancient Rome were a constant reminder of past glory
Ruins of Ancient Rome were a constant reminder of past glory
Motivated people to create new unique things (poetry, buildings, paintings)
Focused on improving world rather than hoping for a better life after death
New approach to thinking was called “Humanism”
Motivated people to create new unique things (poetry, buildings, paintings)
Focused on improving world rather than hoping for a better life after death
New approach to thinking was called “Humanism”
When did the Renaissance occur?When did the Renaissance occur?
Approximately 1300 – 1600 AD Peaked in the 1500’s
Approximately 1300 – 1600 AD Peaked in the 1500’s
What ideas changed society?What ideas changed society?
Material things became an important part of life for aristocratic citizens.
Proud of their city-states = competitive Hired architects and designers to improve
local churches, build grand buildings and create public sculptures and fountains.
Material things became an important part of life for aristocratic citizens.
Proud of their city-states = competitive Hired architects and designers to improve
local churches, build grand buildings and create public sculptures and fountains.
As part of the competition to improve the appearance and status of their city-state, they attracted the best and brightest of scholars of the time.
As part of the competition to improve the appearance and status of their city-state, they attracted the best and brightest of scholars of the time.
Who were the important people of the Renaissance?
Who were the important people of the Renaissance?
Leonardo da Vinci = artist, musician, architect, engineer, mathematician, scientist Created the “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper”
paintings Studied the world around him.
Filled notebooks with sketches of inventions hundreds of years before they were built.
Flying machines, parachutes, submarines
Leonardo da Vinci = artist, musician, architect, engineer, mathematician, scientist Created the “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper”
paintings Studied the world around him.
Filled notebooks with sketches of inventions hundreds of years before they were built.
Flying machines, parachutes, submarines
Michelangelo = artist, architect, sculptor Frescoes of ceiling of Sistine Chapel in Rome
Covers approximately 6,300 square feet, over 300 figures Painted most laying on his back while on scaffolding Completed in 4 years (1512) with no assistants
Sculpted “Moses” and “David” Helped design St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
Michelangelo = artist, architect, sculptor Frescoes of ceiling of Sistine Chapel in Rome
Covers approximately 6,300 square feet, over 300 figures Painted most laying on his back while on scaffolding Completed in 4 years (1512) with no assistants
Sculpted “Moses” and “David” Helped design St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
Sistine Chapel
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From this vantage point, though, visitors can look for the chip on Moses' knee which was, according to one story, the result of Michelangelo's hurling his chisel at the statue. The artist, in awe of the life-like qualities that emerged from the marble as he worked, is said to have thrown the chisel and screamed at the statue, "Perché non parli? (Why don't you talk?)"
David Moses
Saint Peter’s Basilica
High Altar
Gutenberg Invention of the printing press
allowed Ideas to move freely across
Europe First printed version of the Bible.
Gutenberg Invention of the printing press
allowed Ideas to move freely across
Europe First printed version of the Bible. Gutenberg could
eventually print 300 pages per day. Within 50 years, there were more than 1,000 printing shops in
Europe.
Gutenberg could eventually print 300 pages per day. Within 50 years, there were more than 1,000 printing shops in
Europe.
What was the clothing and hygiene like during the Renaissance?
What was the clothing and hygiene like during the Renaissance?
Wealthy Women = loose-fitting, high-wasted brocaded
gowns
Men = tight of various colors, short doublet or jerkin (long shirt), detachable sleeves, closed with “points” (tiny hooks and rings)
Poor = woolen clothes often made of hemp
Wealthy Women = loose-fitting, high-wasted brocaded
gowns
Men = tight of various colors, short doublet or jerkin (long shirt), detachable sleeves, closed with “points” (tiny hooks and rings)
Poor = woolen clothes often made of hemp
Appearance was very important = fashions changed as quickly as the weather
No bathing = it was thought to have spread disease
The wealthy used powders and scented towels
Appearance was very important = fashions changed as quickly as the weather
No bathing = it was thought to have spread disease
The wealthy used powders and scented towels
How did the Renaissance impact Europe?How did the Renaissance impact Europe?
Trade increased Led to the growth of cities in Europe along trade routes
Led to establishment of colonies in Africa, India and the Americas
In search of wealth = gold, ivory, silver and spices
Monarchs got wealthier and more powerful Feudalism started to decline
Middle class forms Merchants, Traders, Skilled craftsmen
Trade increased Led to the growth of cities in Europe along trade routes
Led to establishment of colonies in Africa, India and the Americas
In search of wealth = gold, ivory, silver and spices
Monarchs got wealthier and more powerful Feudalism started to decline
Middle class forms Merchants, Traders, Skilled craftsmen