The Renaissance in Italy Chapter One Section One

Renaissance A period of cultural “REBIRTH” in Europe beginning in the 1300s to 1650

Patron Financial supporter of the arts

Humanism Philosophy which stressed self worth and individuality, an intellectual movement at the heart of the Italian renaissance that focused on worldly subjects rather than on religious subjects.

Humanities Study of subjects taught in ancient Greece and Rome, such as grammar, rhetoric, poetry, and history.

Perspective Artistic technique used to give drawings and paintings a 3-D effect

Leonardo da Vinci “Renaissance Man” – born in 1452- considered himself an artist but his interests extended to botany, anatomy, music, architecture, engineering and more….. Famous Works: The Mona Lisa The Last Supper =>

Michelangelo One of the renaissance greats. Like Leonardo, he was a many sided genius – sculptor, engineer, painter, architect, and poet….. Famous Works include: The statue of David and biblical scenes on the ceiling of the Sistene Chapel- Creation of Adam

Baldasare Castiglione Author of The Book Of The Courtier - A renaissance best seller - describes the ideal renaissance man / woman.

Niccolo Machiavelli Author of The Prince, published in 1513. He combined his personal experience of politics with his knowledge of the past to offer a guide to rulers on how to gain and maintain power. He stressed that the end justifies the means. His work continues to spark debate today as it raised important ethical questions about the nature of government and the use of power.

Florence, Italy City that came to symbolize the energy and brilliance of the Italian renaissance