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2. The “Rebirth” of classical knowledge:
Art
Learning
Writing
Philosophy

3. Starts in Italian City States like Florence
Because of wealth from trade routes
Spreads to Northern Europe

4. Michelangelo
Sistine Chapel
David
Pieta

5. Da Vinci
Mona Lisa
Last Supper

6. Botticelli
The Birth of Venus

7. Machiavelli Italian political philosopher
Wrote The Prince on how to be an effective ruler

8. Shakespeare
English playwright
Romeo & Juliet

9. Humanism
Focuses on human accomplishments
Less on religion & more worldly
Erasmus is the most famous Humanist philosopher

10. Birth of the “modern” world
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11. Characteristics of Italian City States during the Renaissance
Wealthy Patrons Humanist philosophy
Competing City States Improved schools
1. How did wealthy patrons contribute to Renaissance art?
2. Why would city states competing add to more artistic accomplishments?
3. Renaissance writing was probably most encouraged by what characteristics?
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