1. Renaissance INTRO Intro

2. I. The Renaissance The period that followed the Middle Ages. It was a time of renewed interest in things of this world(non- religious)  A. Human beings and their conditions(birth, growth, emotions, aspirations, etc.).  B. Education, art, literature, and science  C. Approximately 1300 – 1600

3. II. Origins The Renaissance started in Florence, Italy where wealth from trade supported art and learning.  A.Here also modern capitalism was born. Private individuals or companies, not the government, owned businesses. The main goal is profit.  B.Representative governments arose in most cities where citizens participated through voting.

4. III. Causes  Crusades- Crusaders brought back knowledge (advanced math, science, technology, etc.) from the Arabs and classical Greek & Roman books from the Byzantine.  Trade with Muslims brought wealth to Italy and new schools & banks were opened.  Plagues (like the Black Death) and wars caused many to focus on life now on Earth and appreciate Human accomplishments.  Italy had many Roman and Greek ruins showing past greatness.  The Renaissance means “The Rebirth( in French)” of Greek and Roman culture in Europe.

5. Roman Ruin in Italy: The Forum

6. Greek Ruins in Italy: Valley of Temples

7. IV. Humanism- a system of thought and action concerned with human interests and values.  A.Human beings have dignity and intelligence.  B.People can change the world and make it a better place for all.  Humanist emphasized education and specialized in history, poetry, literature, etc.

8. V. The Renaissance Man The so-called Renaissance man was successful in business, well-mannered, educated, athletic, and brave.  A.The goal of education became making people well-rounded.  B.Religion remained important, but the authority and some practices of the church began to be questioned.

9. DON’T BE FOOLED!  Humanist and people of the renaissance era were deeply religious (most art, sculptures, and literature had religious themes)  They just believed that a person should appreciate life and human abilities while here on earth before they die.  They believed a person should try and learn and grow to their potential as humans. (such beliefs were in ancient Greece and Rome).

10. Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527), in The Prince (1513) said, basically, one must do whatever one must do to get and stay in power. If it works, it is the "right" thing to do. Forget ideals; lie, cheat, even murder if you must. A stable state is needed. VI. People

11. Francesco Petrarch (1304- 1374)- Known as the “Father of Humanism.”

12. Gutenberg Bible  C. Johannes Gutenberg (1395 – 1468) - the inventor of printing by use of moveable type.

13. A. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) – famous painter and inventor. painted the Mona Lisa. B. Video: Horrible History Video: Horrible History Video: Horrible History

14. Michelangelo Buonaroti (1475-1564) painted (the Sistine Chapel ceiling), sculptured (David), designed buildings, and wrote poetry. B. Michelangelo Buonaroti (1475-1564) painted (the Sistine Chapel ceiling), sculptured (David), designed buildings, and wrote poetry.

15. C.Erasmus (1469?-1536), a priest who wrote books, (The Praise of Folly 1509), condemned ignorance and superstition. He believed education could lead to more perfect societies.

16. F. William Shakespeare - wrote plays showing humans as in God's image, but part of this world as well.

17. Shakespeare’s Hamlet “To be or not to be….”

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