How did the Renaissance change Europe? Mrs. Canova Unit 1 Guiding Question: How did the Renaissance change Europe?

Remember those Forces of Change The Crusades: a series of military expeditions to take back the Holy Land (Palestine) from the Muslims Led to centuries of mistrust between Christians and Muslims Resulted in economic growth by increasing trade between Europe and the Middle East Importance of towns increased Feudal lords lost power because serfs left for better work Black Death Killed 30-50% of the population Labor shortage = weaker feudal ties

An Introduction A great revival of art, literature and learning Peace and Stability Merchants felt safe traveling the roads Trade began again Towns grew Travel spread new ideas A time of change What are some differences that you can already see between The Middle Ages and The Renaissance?

The Dawn of the Renaissance 300 year period of renewed interest in learning and art 1300-1600 Rediscover ancient Greek and Roman knowledge New ideas about art, science, and humanity.

The Rebirth of Europe Began in Italy Increased trade made Italians wealthy Became patrons of the arts Think Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci Built and furnished palaces Built churches, fountains, and sculptures Art reflected the beliefs of the period Secular instead of just religious More lifelike and landscapes

The Renaissance Spreads 1400’s- Italy to France, England, and Germany More cities and trade routes Wealthy merchant class Artists and writers Reforms to existing religious practices Criticism of the Catholic Church Printing Press developed People began to examine and question

The Printing Press Johann Gutenberg Machine that pressed type to paper 500 times as many books in the same amount of time First book? Bible Books became cheaper to buy and own How did the printing press help ideas spread during the Renaissance?

Patrons of the Arts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CRX_mqpzdU&list=UUAiABuhVSMZJMqyv4Ur5XqA

What are some similarities and differences between these two pieces? Medieval Comparing Art Renaissance

Sistine Chapel Lab Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel Located in Vatican City Took him 4 years to complete He laid down on his back on scaffolding and painted from that position Directions: Get out of your seat and sit underneath your desk. Take your “canvas” that I have provided for you. Hold your canvas up to the bottom of your desk. Draw the object listed in each of the four boxes without removing your paper from underneath your desk. Yes, draw it upside down. You may lie down or sit up.