The Renaissance (1300-1600) Renaissance- rebirth
Origins of the renaissance Classical knowledge brought back to Europe by the Crusades
Origins of the renaissance New inventions went from China to Europe
Origins of the renaissance The feudal system collapsed.
The Italian Renaissance Humanism- focus on human potential and achievement.
The Italian Renaissance Humanism- focus on human potential and achievement. Revived the Greek idea of the ideal person (knowledge, politics, art, music, literature, athletics). Placed new emphasis on the value of the individual Secularism- separation of church and state
HUMANISM and the Renaissance man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P74SNn2f4eE
Not under one government Italian Renaissance Not under one government Individual city-states, each ruled by a wealthy family
The Italian Renaissance Art blossomed The art of the Greeks and Romans was revived Donatello Leonardo da Vinci Raphael Michelangelo
Perspective- a technique in art for creating an illusion of three- dimensions on a two- dimensional surface.
Reflect: In your binders, answer the below questions. Use your notes and pages 404-405 to help support your response: Why did the Europeans start putting more emphasis on human ability (humanism) than on the power of religion? What impact did that shift in focus have on European society?
The Northern Renaissance The northern Renaissance stressed social reform A. Humanists wanted to create a more perfect world B. Erasmus 1. education makes reform possible 2. Christianity is about inner spirit
The northern Renaissance New thought produced new literature William Shakespeare Dante Machiavelli- “The Prince” How rulers can get power How things are, not how they should be The ends justify the means
The northern Renaissance Monarchs gained more authority Kings wanted to centralize power Rulers used Machiavelli’s ideas The Papal Schism destroyed the Church’s ability to challenge king’s power