CHAPTER 15 The Reneissance 1350-1600 LESSON 1 – THE ITALIAN STATES LESSON 2 – Ideas and Art of the Renaissance www.glscott.org

Renaissance – Rebirth of classical ideas. The Renaissance was a time of creativity and change in many areas – political, social, economic and cultural Emphasis placed on the achievements of individual human beings Renewed interest in Roman literature and life Ruins of Roman empire dotted the Italian countryside Needed material to learn Latin so they could read and study the bible www.glscott.org

Began in Northern Italy New urban culture motivated by trade Venice, Pisa, Genoa, Florence www.glscott.org

The Renaissance Began in Northern Italy Spread throughout Europe Five Major City-States www.glscott.org

The Renaissance Began in Northern Italy Milan, Venice, Florence, the Papal States and Kingdom of Naples Playing crucial roles Thriving trade network 1. encouraged exchange of ideas www.glscott.org

The Renaissance Began in Northern Italy The leading city states dominated the economies and politics Church power was in decline www.glscott.org

The Renaissance Began in Northern Italy 4) Papal States – territory in central Italy around Rome Under control of the Catholic Church www.glscott.org

The Renaissance Began in Northern Italy England, France & Spain developing Strong trade networks Strong governments Centralized monarchies www.glscott.org

Important Literature The Prince – an influential book by Niccolo Machiavelli Gave rulers advice how to govern with power said that a ruler must do good when possible but be ready to do evil when necessary This work has influenced many world leaders even to the present day www.glscott.org

Italian Genius of Renaissance Writing Machiavelli Stressed that the end justifies the means www.glscott.org

The Courtier by Baldassare Castiglione Outlined the characteristics of the ideal nobleman or “Renaissance Man” He should: Be a well-developed individual Have many talents Be educated & interested in the arts

Three classes existed: 1) Clergy 2) Nobility Society – Three classes existed: 1) Clergy 2) Nobility 3) Peasants and Towns people Majority – peasants urban poverty increased greatly www.glscott.org

Father/husband – center of the family Society – Family Father/husband – center of the family Parents – arranged marriages for the children Mother – supervise household and raise the children www.glscott.org