1. Europe’s History

2. The Beginnings  Changes began in Europe as the result of the Black Death, Gunpowder, and most importantly a new outlook on life  People became interested in the ideas of the early Greeks and Romans  The Feudal system ended

3. Renaissance  Renaissance= Rebirth in the interest of learning and art  Started in northern Italy in the late 1300s

4. Humanism  People no longer wanted to focus on life after death (Middle Ages)  Emphasis on how people could improve the world now  Reason combined with faith is the best path to knowledge Humanism Video Clip

5. Technology Increases  The Printing Press 1450 (Germany) Spread the ideas of the Renaissance Increased literacy throughout Europe No longer had to hand copy books- Many more opportunities to read

6. Art  Leonardo da Vinci (Renaissance Man) Painting Studied human body Built machines and studied human flight

7. Michelangelo  Painter  Sculptor  Poet  Architect

8. Math and Science  Through art and philosophy math and science made important advancements during the Renaissance Art and Learning