17.1: Italy- The Birthplace of the Renaissance I CAN: Explain the conditions in Italy that gave rise to the Ren. Identify & explain the ideas/ values prized during the Ren. Describe artistic breakthroughs &achievements of the Ren.  Define/ Describe: Renaissance Leonardo daVinci Humanism The Mona Lisa Elizabethan Age Raphael Sanzio Secular Donatello Patron Michelangelo The Medici family Perspective Niccolo Mahiavelli Baldassare Castilone Vernacular Florence

17.1: - The Birthplace of the Renaissance (1300-1600) Italy

Renaissance: a period of European history, lasting from about 1300-1600, during which renewed interest in classical culture led to far-reaching changes in art, learning, & views of the world

Reasons the Renaissance began in Italy Not at war Urban centers- trade, spurred by the Crusades, led to the growth of large city- states while the rest of Europe was still mostly rural Many Merchants- wealthiest & most powerful class (Medici family) Classical Heritage- Renaissance scholars wanted to return to the learning of the Greeks & Romans

The Renaissance really took root & grew in Florence

Classical & Worldly Values Humanism- see p472 & Glossary take notes focused on human potential & achievements Studies Greek values believed people could enjoy life without offending God questioned the established way of the thinking Idea that heaven was important but that time on earth should be enjoyed Society became more secular (not religious) Patrons of the Arts- became popular to spend large amounts of $$$ to support arts & artists

Renaissance Revolutionizes Art p478 Perspective, oil paints, realism Donatello- master of sculpture Leonardo- painter (Mona Lisa), draftsman, sculptor, architect, engineer Raphael- painter & architect Michelangelo- sculptor, painter, architect, poet

Donaltello’s David & The Feast of Harrod

Leonardo Davinci

Raphael

David & The Pieta Michelangelo 1504

The Sistine Chapel’s Ceiling Michelangtelo Buonarroi 1508 – 1512 clip?

Creation of Planets

Garden of Eden

The Flood

Flood

David & Golaith

Renaissance Writers Wrote in vernacular Petrarch & Boccaccio- 2 of Italy’s most influential writers; humanists Machiavelli- examined the imperfect conduct of human beings in a political guidebook, The Prince Shakespeare- English playwright Castiglione- wrote about the universal or ideal man  p473

The Ideal Renaissance Man & Woman The Ideal Renaissance Man & Woman Baldassare Castiglione wrote The Courtier which taught people how to become an ideal person Renaissance Men Renaissance Woman Above all should strive to master ALL areas of study Should be: Charming Witty Educated in the classics Dance Sing Write & play music Write poetry Be a skilled rider Be a skilled wrestler Be a skilled Swordsmen Should: Know the classics Be charming Inspire & support art, but not create it

The Renaissance spreads- In England, Renaissance is called the Elizabethan Age (after Queen Elizabeth)

Write T or F; if False correct it to make it true 1. T/F: Patrons of the arts were people who frequented many art festivals 2. T/F: The technique of perspective shows 3D on a flat surface 3. T/F: The Renaissance started in Germany & brought growth in creativity, art, writing & language 4. The emphasis of the Renaissance was religious 5. The Prince, by Machiavelli said that people are selfish & corrupt 6. Many Renaissance writers wrote in the vernacular 7. Humanism focused on science 8. “Renaissance Men” excelled in may areas of study

The intellectual movement at the heart of the Renaissance was HUMANISM You’ve written down what humanism is You’ve written down how humanism is reflected in art of the Italian Renaissance Paper Get with a partner LastName&LastName.Humanism Title your paper “Humanism” Explain what Humanism is & ways in which we are Humanists today Include a selfie 