The Renaissance and Reformation Chapter One The Renaissance and Reformation
What is the Renaissance? Renaissance means “rebirth” Characteristics of the Renaissance End of the Dark Ages (Medieval Ages) Focus on individual achievement Revival of interest in the arts and literature without influence of religion Renewal of interest in education
Italy: Birthplace of the Renaissance Why? Wealthy city-states Competition among the city-states Merchants and the Medici Family Had leisure time and interest in the arts Became patrons of the Arts Supported art and artists financially Legacy of the Greek and Roman Empires Source of inspiration
Classical and Worldly Values Humanism study and imitation of the “classical” authors Secularism Focused on “worldly” aspects, not spiritual Separation of philosophy and religion The Renaissance Man and Woman Man must excel at many different things Woman must be charming and entertaining
Renaissance Artists Renaissance Italy had many talented and famous artists… Leonardo daVinci (1452-1519) Michelangelo (1475-1564) Raphael (1483-1520) Donatello (1386-1466)
Leonardo daVinci
“The Mona Lisa”
“The Last Supper”
“Vitruvian Man”
“The Flying Machine”
“Skeletons”
“War Machine”
Michelangelo
“The David”
“The Last Judgment”
“The Sistine Chapel”
“Creation of Man”
“The Pieta”
Raphael
“The School of Athens”
“Leo X with Two Cardinals”
Donatello
“Virgin with Child”
“Statue of David”
“Lamentation over the Dead”
Renaissance Writers Vittoria Colonna Francesco Petrarch Famous noblewoman and poet Francesco Petrarch Humanist poet, author of “Sonnets to Laura” Dante Alighieri Poet, wrote the “The Divine Comedy” Niccolo Machiavelli Florentine politician, author of “The Prince” A Handbook for political leaders Do what is politically effective, not morally correct