1. What has the Renaissance given us?
Legacy
What has the Renaissance given us?

2. Humanistic ideals (art)
Portrayed religious subjects as realistic
Used light and shadow (chiaroscruro) to give added depth and fullness
Created secular works

3. Humanistic ideals (art) – Con’t
Introduction of oil paint
Use of perspective to create three dimensional pictures
Subjects were prominent citizens
Realistic style of the human body

4. Writing in native language/self-expression/individualism
Vernacular – native language
Books could be read by anyone
Wrote for self-expression OR to portray the individuality of their subjects
These trends are still followed

5. Structural changes
Use of ratios and proportions
The feel of balance and harmony
Resulted in impressive domes throughout Italy and many other European countries
Palladian style (Andrea Palladia) – basis of many architectural structures today

6. Structural changes – con’t
Combination of local traditions
French Style (France)
Bystantine style (Russia)
Moorish style (Spain) – Islamic/Spanish influence with more surface ornamentations

7. Printing press Introduction of moveable type
Cost of books decreased dramatically
With more access, literacy increased
Easier to spread and share ideas
More discoveries
Maps and charts influenced exploration and opening of new trade routes

8. Skepticism/questioning leadership
Questioning attitude
No longer followed tradition and accepted authority
Form own opinions
Rediscovered Greek philosophy
The idea of skepticism was highly popular
The scientific method
Questioned religion and leadership