THE RENAISSANCE IN EUROPE GLOBAL THEME

Note to “Critical” Teachers 1: This lesson assumes students have a full awareness of the political, economic and social institutions of the Middle Ages. 2: It is geared to the upper levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy and requires in-depth interpretation and analysis. 3: The illustrations, in many cases, require teacher explanation and discussion 4: Teachers should pick and choose items they find important in teaching this lesson

LESSON AIM What evidence do historians have regarding the nature of change during the Renaissance ?

Thematic Identification The painting below was an example of “Renaissance” painting. It is a distinct change from Medieval art. “Renaissance” describes the period in history from about In your groups and based on your knowledge of the previous period, decide how this picture demonstrates CHANGE from the Middle Age art and ideas. The Birth of Venus

BACKGROUND By the 16th century, Europe experienced major changes in political, economic and social conditions. These changes were evident in monumental works of art and in new economic and political theories.

INSTRUCTIONS After viewing the following slides: In your GROUPS, write out evidences of “change” {on your charts} that your group believes valid. Be sure to have reasons for your choice !!!!!!

CHART FOR GROUP RESPONSES SLIDE #____ SLIDE #_____ SLIDE #____ CHANGE SEEN

Determine the change from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance in this art MIDDLE AGES RENAISSANCE Slide “A”

DETERMINE THE CHANGE MIDDLE AGES RENAISSANCE MICHELANGELO “PIETA” Slide “B” “Madonna and Child” untitled

MIDDLE AGES RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE THE VATICAN, ROME GOTHIC CHURCH SLIDE “C”

ARCHITECTURE MIDDLE AGES RENAISSANCE SLIDE “D”

MIDDLE AGES RENAISSANCE “ Creation of Adam” DETERMINE THE CHANGE SLIDE “E” “Birth of Christ”

“The Prince” RENAISSANCE MIDDLE AGES machiavelli.com/machiavelli- quotes.html#other-quotes /departments/english/dant e/CantoVPinsky.html DANTE’S “INFERNO” DANTE “Slide F” MACHIAVELLI

CASTLE ON A MEDIEVAL MANOR FLORENCE, A RENAISSANCE CITY- STATE MIDDLE AGES RENAISSANCE SLIDE “G”

MIDDLE AGES SCHEMATIC OF THE “MANOR” RENAISSANCE SCHEMATIC OF 16 TH CENTURY FLORENCE Slide “H”

MIDDLE AGES RENAISSANCE Slide “I” CLOTHING

MIDDLE AGES RENAISSANCE Slide # “J” FOOD

Slide # “K” WHAT WAS THE CHANGE IN THE PURPOSE FOR WEARING JEWELRY ? MIDDLE AGES RENAISSANCE

ECONOMICS MIDDLE AGES BARTER SYSTEM SLIDE “L” RENAISSANCE RENAISSANCE MONEY SYSTEM

ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT MIDDLE AGES “Jousting” RENAISSANCE RENAISSANCE SHAKESPEAREAN THEATRE SLIDE “M”

HEROES RENAISSANCE MIDDLE AGES SLIDE “N”

IN GROUPS Using your group worksheets Make a list of changes you have seen from your study of the middle ages and the Renaissance

CATEGORIZATION Categorize the changes that took place during the renaissance as follows: POLITICAL—ECONOMIC-- SOCIAL

Project Critical How can the PPA & IDENTIFICATION of Gifted & Talented be included in this lesson?

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT-- DBQ ESSAY To what extent did the Renaissance change the lives of Europeans?

EXTRA CREDIT WRITE TWO FICTIONAL DIARIES DIARY # 1 “A day in the life of a citizen living on the manor in Medieval Europe DIARY # 2: “A day in the life of a citizen living in the Renaissance City-State of Florence Discuss the evidences of change in a separate paragraph that you illustrated in the diaries

To Critical Teachers Alternate forms of group interaction using organizational patterns 1: CAUSE/EFFECT 2: SEQUENCING 3: LISTING 4: COMPARE/CONTRAST

Skills & Standards List the skills and standards addressed in this lesson