1. The Renaissance

2. Learning Outcomes By the end of today’s lesson… I will be able to….
Identify the causes of a
‘revival’ in classical art and
literature.
2. Distinguish between the
ideologies of the Medieval
World and the Renaissance.
3. Critically assess the role of
‘humanist thought’ in Renaissance
culture.
I will be able to….

3. Previous Knowledge What words come to mind when you think of the term
‘Renaissance’?
Truth, Beauty & Liberty

4. A Rebirth of Learning The Renaissance began in Italy in the
..A Spirit of Enquiry..
The Renaissance
began in Italy in the
fourteenth century.
Inspired by the
teachings of Ancient
Greece and Rome,
scholars became
interested in art,
science, architecture
and medicine.

5. Medieval vs Renaissance
The Renaissance was a clear break away from
the ‘religious oppression’ of the Medieval Period.
Can you think of any
examples of ‘religious
oppression’ in the
Middle Ages?
PAIR WORK

6. Causes of the Renaissance
Can you think of any
causes for the birth
of the Renaissance?

7. Power of Printing The invention of the printing press
created a revolution
throughout the world.
Can you list the
effects the printing
press had on society?
**PAIR WORK**

8. A Human Interest What do you think the term ‘humanism’ means?
the opposite of
‘humanism’ is?
How did people of
the Renaissance
study ‘human nature’?
The Spirit of Enquiry

9. What does the term ‘patronage’ mean?
Renaissance Art
What does the term ‘patronage’ mean?
Art also enjoyed a
revival during the
Renaissance.
It became an
extremely profitable
business throughout
Florence with the
help of ‘patronage’.

10. 1 question I would like to ask… What I liked about the lesson…
‘The Birth of the Renaissance’ : THE REVIEW
1 question I would like to ask…
2 things I have learned…
What I liked about the lesson…

11. Assignment Be Creative!!! Write a paragraph (15-20
You are a Renaissance man/woman looking back at the Medieval World.
You must compare the
world you live in today
with the world in
Medieval times.
Write a paragraph (15-20
sentences) describing the
differences between
cultures and which you
prefer. Give reasons.
Be Creative!!!