The Italian Renaissance Mr. Jachimiec Modern World History 2015-16

Renaissance Revival of art and learning from 1300-1600 that coincided with a rediscovery of Greek and Roman culture Began with the work of humanists: scholars who examined, translated and commented on Greek and Roman texts Literature Philosophy History Copying of Greek/Roman techniques with the addition of original artistic innovations

Roman Sculpture of Emperor Augustus

Moses, Michelangelo

The Renaissance begins in northern Italian city-states.

Florence, Italy

Ottoman Empire

Beginnings (Crash Course) Why Italy? Impact of the Muslim World Leaders of the Renaissance Why the Renaissance “never happened”…

The Three Ism’s Humanism: focus on human potential and achievements Secularism: focus on worldly rather than religious or spiritual concerns Individualism: focus on individuals being independent, self-reliant and free H+S+I= “Renaissance Man”

Leonardo da Vinci Artist Sculptor Architect Scientist Mathematician Inventor Writer Philosopher Musician

Patronage Financial support of artists Famous patrons: Self-glorification Demonstration of power (political, economic or religious Beautification of cities/towns Famous patrons: de’ Medici’s (Florence) Popes Merchants, wealthy families