The Renaissance Part 1 1300-1600 AD

What do you know? Skim through pages 471-500. Write down anything you recognize or that looks familiar to you from this chapter on your notes packet. Could be paintings, people, locations. You have 2 minutes!

Things to Remember Where did the Renaissance begin? How did people of the Renaissance change their way of thinking / who did they stop believing in? What is a patron?

WHAT IS IT??? The word renaissance is French for “rebirth”. What was reborn? Greek and Roman art and ideas were rediscovered, studied, and used by people of the Renaissance. A revival of classical culture, artistic creativity and learning Classical Culture = Culture of Greece and Rome

The Renaissance The Middle Ages brought war and the plague to Europe Millions of people were killed because of this Those that survived wanted to celebrate human life They began to question institutions that were unable to prevent war and death This included government and the church

The Renaissance brought many changes to Europe: Middle Ages Renaissance People moved from the countryside to towns. was a more worldly age art focused on nature and humans Learning focused on Greek and Roman classics People lived in the country side Life was dominated by religious beliefs and fears of eternal punishment. church dominated art learning focused on religion and the relationship between man and God

Italy- The Birthplace The Renaissance began in Italy about 1300AD, nearly 200 years before the rest of Europe. then spread northward to Netherlands, Germany, France and England

WHY DID IT START IN ITALY??? Italy had: Urban centers like Venice, Genoa, and Florence People exchange ideas in cities Rest of Europe is still rural Merchants (business people) who were the wealthiest and most powerful class in each city-state. Earned money from industries like banking Used money to support and encourage the arts!

PATRONS = Individuals, families, or organizations that financially support the Arts. For Example: De Medici Family Roman Catholic Church Wealthy individuals Because they pay, they have control over what is created!

YOUR TURN In your notes, you have a map of Europe. Label the following using page A12 in your books: Italy, Germany, France, Spain, England, Netherlands, Mediterranean Sea. ***You have 3 minutes to do this***

The Old, Middle Ages Way People proved their devotion to God by: Dark Ages: Thought to be “dark” & “ignorant” times People proved their devotion to God by: living very poorly wearing rough clothing eating simple, plain foods Uneducated people used vernacular = local language Church architecture = main focus none given to everyday architecture. ie homes, stores, town halls. Few advances in science Greek and Roman texts were only studied to make them agree with Church teaching

THE NEW RENAISSANCE WAY Humanists: Renaissance scholars who studied the Classics = Greek & Roman texts Studied Greek values Continued the traditions of ancient Greece & Rome in painting, sculpture, and architecture Focus on human potential Be devoted to God & enjoy life

THE NEW RENAISSANCE WAY Invention of the printing press made information widely available Creates emphasis on learning and new developments Published laws so now more people know their rights People begin to question religious and government authority

THE NEW RENAISSANCE WAY Art can be both secular (non religious) and religious Paintings of people and landscapes are more lifelike and detailed New oil paint made colors brighter and more vivid Portrait Painting and Autobiographies are VERY common Use of vernacular in literature

Your Turn… List three ways the Renaissance was different from the Middle Ages

Masaccio's Holy Trinity 1425 PERSPECTIVE Artistic technique that creates the appearance of three dimensions on a flat surface Masaccio's Holy Trinity 1425

Perspective V

Perspective Drawing We will take it step by step…you will create a drawing in 1 point perspective!

Step #1……… Using your paper the long way, USING A PENCIL, draw a line horizontally about ½ way down the paper:

Step #2……… We’ll start with 1 point perspective…draw 1 vanishing point.

Step #3…….lines…all go to either the vanishing point or vertically. Add houses, keeping the lines vertical or aimed at the vanishing point. Step #3…….lines…all go to either the vanishing point or vertically.