1. THE RENAISSANCE
A time in history remembered for enormous growth in art, literature, music, architecture, Science, exploration and technology.

2. The Renaissance was a time of renewal
Renaissance means rebirth, and Europe was recovering from the Dark ages and the plague.
People had lost their faith in the church and began to put more focus on human beings.

3. Where did it take place? Begun in Italy Spread throughout Europe
Came late to England and blossomed
During the Elizabethan Era

4. Medieval art and literature focused on the Church and salvation
Renaissance Art
The Renaissance produced new ideas that were reflected in the arts, philosophy, and literature.
Patrons, wealthy from newly expanded trade, sponsored works which glorified city-states in northern Italy.
Medieval art and literature focused on the Church and salvation
Renaissance art and literature focused on individuals and worldly matters, along with Christianity

5. Michelangelo Famous Artists
Born in 1475 in a small town near Florence, is considered to be a genius in regards to art and sculpture.

6. Sistine Chapel
Pope Julius II summoned Michelangelo to Rome to work on his most famous project, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

7. Painter, Sculptor, Architect, Engineer, mathematician, and inventor.
Leonardo da Vinci
Painter, Sculptor, Architect, Engineer, mathematician, and inventor.

8. Leonardo da Vinci’s also studied science and engineering
Leonardo da Vinci’s also studied science and engineering. A journal left to friends after his death revealed diagrams and notes—later considered the inspiration for modern science and technology.

9. Literature flourished during the Renaissance
This can be greatly attributed to Johannes Gutenberg
In 1455 Gutenberg printed the first book produced by using moveable type:
The Bible

10. Renaissance Literature and Drama
Shakespeare wrote 37 play categorized as comedies, tragedies and histories.
Christopher Marlowe was an English dramatist and poet.
Dante the greatest of Italian poets
Renaissance theatre derived from medieval theatre, such as mystery plays that formed a part of religious festivals in England and was a favorite past time of the period.

11. Other Renaissance Topics
Society: The daily lives of men and women.
Entertainment and Celebrations
Leadership of Italy and England
Law and order/Crime and Punishment
Scientists
Maritime power
Astrology/astronomy and magic
Common illnesses and treatments
Sports and competition

12. Renaissance Inventions
Clocks
The Musket
Flush Toilet
Adding Machine
Submarine
Eye glasses
Printing

13. Exploration and Explorers
Francis Drake: famous for leading first English circumnavigation of the world.
Sir Walter Raleigh: sent several expeditions to America, spent a fortune trying to establish an English colony there
Martine Frosbisher: English seaman made 3 voyages to the New World.
Modern replica of Drakes Golden Hind

14. Astrology, Astronomy and Magic
Nostradamus: a prophet (seer of the future) known for his work The Prophecies a collection of major, long-term predictions written in verse.
Astrology, astronomy and magic were thought to be powerful forces in the Renaissance era. Many people believed that the cosmos ruled the earth and that fate was written in the stars.

15. Crime and Punishment
The Renaissance was a gory time for the punishment of crime.
Punishments were brutal and cruel and ranged from having body parts lopped off to being stretched out on “the rack.”
The following are list of common crimes:
High Treason
Blasphemy
troublemaking
Spying
Rebellion
Witchcraft
Alchemy

16. Common Illness and Treatment
The Bubonic Plague also known as The Black Death: one of the deadliest pandemics in history
killed 30% – 60% of Europe's population in 1400.
creating a series of religious, social and economic upheavals which had profound effects on Europe

17. Sports and competition
Fox hunting
Jousting Contest
Archery
Bear Baiting