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The Renaissance

The Renaissance I. Rediscovering Ancient Greece and Rome A. Renaissance means “rebirth.” B. Renewed interest in the writings of Ancient Greece and Rome C. People discovered the marvels hidden away in old Greek and Latin classics.

The Renaissance D. There was a renewal of the human spirit of curiosity and creativity. E. The term “Renaissance person” is used for an energetic and productive human being who is interested in science, literature, history, art and other subjects.

The Renaissance II. Italy – A Flourish of Genius A. The Renaissance began in Italy in the fourteenth century and lasted into the sixteenth. B. Extraordinary people: Artists: Da Vinci, Artists: Da Vinci,Michelangelo Explorers: Christopher Explorers: ChristopherColumbus Scientists: Galileo Scientists: Galileo

The Renaissance C. Roman Catholicism still dominated society and the church financed many intellectual and artistic endeavors. D. Michelangelo painted gigantic Biblical scenes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

The Sistine Chapel ceiling - Michelangelo

The Last Supper - Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo Da Vinci The Mona Lisa

The Renaissance III. Humanism: Questions about the Good Life A. Writers and artists were part of an intellectual movement known as humanism. B. Discovery of new answers to questions such as “What is the good life?”

The Renaissance C. They sought to harmonize two great sources of wisdom: the Bible and the classics. D. Combined use of the Latin classics with traditional Christian thought taught people how to live and how to rule.

The Renaissance IV. IV. The New Technology: A Flood of Print A. The printing press transformed the way information was exchanged (everything hand-written prior to this time) B. Johannes Gutenburg ( ) made the first complete book in print – The Bible (Germany)

The Renaissance C. In 1476 printing reached England. D. William Caxton set up a printing press in Westminster, making more books available to more people than ever before.

The Renaissance V.The Reformation: Breaking with the Church A. Common feature: all rejected the authority of the pope and Italian churchmen. B. By 1530’s, an open break with the Roman church could not be avoided.

The Renaissance C. Strong feelings of patriotism and national identity made the English people resent the financial burden imposed on them by the Vatican. D. Martin Luther emerged as a leader of Christianity which was based on the Bible and not what the pope said.

King Henry VIII

The Renaissance VI. Henry Tudor A. Henry the VIII wanted to get rid of his wife of twenty-four years. B. Divorce was not sanctioned by the Catholic church. C. Catherine of Aragon had not given Henry a male heir and he wanted to marry Anne Boleyn.

Catherine of Aragon Anne Boleyn

The Renaissance D. Because the church would not grant his divorce, Henry made himself head of the English church. E. This act brought about the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.

The Renaissance VII. Henry VIII: Renaissance Man and Executioner A. Henry VIII had six wives. He divorced two, beheaded two, lost one to a natural death, and the other survived. B. He created the Royal Navy which put a stop to foreign invasions and provided a way to spread its political power, language, and literature all over the world.

The Renaissance C. Mary Tudor succeeded her father Henry VIII. She killed protestants and reversed her father’s policies. Had been called “Bloody Mary.” She restored the Pope’s authority in England.

Mary Tudor

The Renaissance VIII. Elizabeth: The Virgin Queen A. Elizabeth I ( ) was one of the most brilliant and successful monarchs in history. B. She restored law and order, reestablished the Church of England, and rejected the Pope’s authority.

Queen Elizabeth I

The Renaissance C. In 1588, the English Royal Navy defeated the Spanish Armada. To this day England is known for its military might at sea. D. Elizabeth became a beloved symbol of peace, security, and prosperity to her subjects.

The Renaissance IX. Decline of the Renaissance A. Elizabeth died childless so her cousin James VI of Scotland became her successor. B. As James I of England, he lacked Elizabeth’s ability to resolve critical issues. C. More political and secular values were beginning to challenge the accepted doctrines of religion.