1. Introduction to a very new time period in history…

2. The rebirth of the classics! Bringing back the glory of the past…
The Renaissance ~
The rebirth of the classics! Bringing back the glory of the past…

3. Why was Europe ready for a rebirth?
Impact of the Crusades
Decline of Feudalism
Cultural Diffusion
Hit rock bottom – Bubonic Plague
Decrease of Church power
Focus on the “now!” (instead of when we die)

4. How can a society become reborn?
Humanism: philosophy (attitude) that focuses on the world (secular); placing a value on being alive!

5. Renaissance Beginnings – Italy Why Italy?
City States – wealthy
Emergence of a middle class
Glory of the past
(Ancient Rome)
Patrons (supporters) of the Arts
Medici Family

6. Assignments/Dates: Global I We are ½ done with 3rd MP…step it up!
Thesis – NOW
Humanism Quiz - Friday
Outline/Organizer – Monday
Essay/Works Cited Page – Thursday (3/15)
Presentations – Thursday (3/15)/Friday (3/16)

7. Literature of the Renaissance
Printing Press (1450) Inventor: Gutenberg
Do Now: What were the effects of this invention?
1. Increased literacy
2. Increase access to/spread of information

8. The Book of the Courtier ~ Baldesar Castiglione (1528)
Manual – “how to”
Model of court life

9. Vocab:

10. Do Now: 1. Who was Erasmus? 2. What did he write about that was controversial?

11. 1. What does it mean to be well-rounded. 2
1. What does it mean to be well-rounded? 2. Who do you know that is well-rounded? Tell us about him/her!!!

12. Advice for…
Women
Men

15. Do Now: What is the purpose of art?
What impact does art make on your life?
What impact does art make on society?

16. The Renaissance Collection of Art What is the purpose of art?

17. Art represents social & political status! Competition!
Renaissance Art Why are some people willing to spend an enormous amount of money on art?
Art communicates social, political, and spiritual values.
Bankers/Merchants/Traders had the money = patrons!
Art represents social & political status! Competition!

18. Medieval v. Renaissance

20. Madonna & Child ~ Giotto

21. Alba Madonna ~ Raphael

22. Birth of Venus ~ Botticelli, 1485

23. Self-Portrait ~ Leonardo Da Vinci, 1512
Artist
Sculptor
Architect
Scientist
Engineer
Inventor

24. ~ Leonardo Da Vinci, 1503
Mona Lisa
~ Leonardo Da Vinci, 1503
Mona Lisa

25. Mona Lisa OR Da Vinci??

27. The Last Supper - DaVinci

28. The School of Athens - Raphael

35. Art of the Northern Renaissance

36. The Moneylender & His Wife ~ Quentin Massys, 1514

39. Peasant Wedding~Pieter Bruegel

40. The Ambassadors
HOLBE I N

41. Knight, Devil, Death - DÜRER

42. Characteristics of Renaissance Art

55. The Sistine Chapel

59. Layout of the Sistine Chapel Ceiling

61. Eritrean Sibyl ~ Michelangelo

69. Primavera - Botticcelli

70. Final Judgment - Michelangelo