1. The Italian Renaissance
Mr. Jachimiec
Modern World History

2. Renaissance
Revival of art and learning from that coincided with a rediscovery of Greek and Roman culture
Began with the work of humanists: scholars who examined, translated and commented on Greek and Roman texts
Literature
Philosophy
History
Copying of Greek/Roman techniques with the addition of original artistic innovations

3. Roman Sculpture of Emperor Augustus

4. Moses, Michelangelo

6. The Renaissance begins in northern Italian city-states.

7. Florence, Italy

8. Ottoman Empire

9. Beginnings (Crash Course)
Why Italy?
Impact of the Muslim World
Leaders of the Renaissance
Why the Renaissance “never happened”…

10. The Three Ism’s Humanism: focus on human potential and achievements
Secularism: focus on worldly rather than religious or spiritual concerns
Individualism: focus on individuals being independent, self-reliant and free
H+S+I= “Renaissance Man”

11. Leonardo da Vinci Artist Sculptor Architect Scientist Mathematician
Inventor
Writer
Philosopher
Musician

12. Patronage Financial support of artists Famous patrons:
Self-glorification
Demonstration of power (political, economic or religious
Beautification of cities/towns
Famous patrons:
de’ Medici’s (Florence)
Popes
Merchants, wealthy families