The Renaissance in Italy

Trade Trade increased in Europe as a result of the Crusades

Wealth More money came into port cities in Europe because of trade (especially Italy)

Corruption New wealth and money led to corruption of the church and secularization – a focus on the non-religious world

Secularization More people became interested in banking, trade, wealth, education…. Less focus on the church and faith

Humanism Renaissance – a rebirth of Greco-Roman culture Focus on humans: emotions, the body, intellect… human achievements

The Arts New wealth allowed arts and inventions to flourish =

The Renaissance Man People began to explore many fields… the Renaissance Man is a person who is skilled in many fields (language, art, sports…)

The Artists: Leonardo Da Vinci Mona Lisa The Last Supper

The Artists: Michaelangelo David The Sistine Chapel

The Artists: Raphael School of Athens

The Northern Renaissance

Corruption Northern Europe saw less corruption than Italy because there was less wealth coming into Northern Europe

Religion Northern Europe maintained religious faith through the Renaissance because there was less corruption

Religion Northern Europe wanted to purify faith Studied classical languages to read old versions of the Bible for more understanding

Erasmus Erasmus of Rotterdam was the greatest of all humanists Wrote In Praise of Folly – a funny book pointing some corruption in the Church

N. Renaissance Art Less focus on anatomy and perspective than Italian Renaissance More technical Dark, gothic style

The Artists: Durer Feast of Rose Garlands

The Artists: Jan Van Eyck The Arnolfini Marriage