1. CHAPTER 15 The Reneissance 1350-1600
LESSON 1 – THE ITALIAN STATES
LESSON 2 – Ideas and Art of the Renaissance

2. Renaissance – Rebirth of classical ideas.
The Renaissance was a time of creativity and change in many areas – political, social, economic and cultural
Emphasis placed on the achievements of individual human beings
Renewed interest in Roman literature and life
Ruins of Roman empire dotted the Italian countryside
Needed material to learn Latin so they could read and study the bible

3. Began in Northern Italy
New urban culture motivated by trade
Venice, Pisa, Genoa, Florence

4. The Renaissance Began in Northern Italy
Spread throughout Europe
Five Major
City-States

5. The Renaissance Began in Northern Italy
Milan, Venice, Florence, the Papal States and Kingdom of Naples
Playing crucial roles
Thriving trade network
1. encouraged exchange of ideas

6. The Renaissance Began in Northern Italy
The leading city states dominated the economies and politics
Church power was in decline

7. The Renaissance Began in Northern Italy
4) Papal States – territory
in central Italy around
Rome
Under control of the Catholic Church

8. The Renaissance Began in Northern Italy
England, France & Spain developing
Strong trade networks
Strong governments
Centralized monarchies

9. Important Literature
The Prince – an influential book by Niccolo Machiavelli
Gave rulers advice
how to govern with power
said that a ruler must do good when possible
but be ready to do evil when necessary
This work has influenced many world leaders
even to the present day

10. Italian Genius of Renaissance Writing Machiavelli
Stressed that the end justifies the means

11. The Courtier by Baldassare Castiglione
Outlined the characteristics of the ideal nobleman or “Renaissance Man”
He should:
Be a well-developed individual
Have many talents
Be educated & interested in the arts

12. Three classes existed: 1) Clergy 2) Nobility
Society –
Three classes existed:
1) Clergy
2) Nobility
3) Peasants and Towns people
Majority – peasants
urban poverty increased greatly

13. Father/husband – center of the family
Society –
Family
Father/husband – center of the family
Parents – arranged marriages for the
children
Mother – supervise household and
raise the children