2. Renaissance (1300-1500) I.Intro II.Intellectual Trends Humanism III.Ideas Spread IV.Literature The Prince V.Florence, Italy VI.Art VII.Conc. Key Terms Petrarch Printing Press Gutenberg Machiavelli Donatello Leonardo Michelangelo Raphael

3. Extra Credit Where in the world is Mike Nagle? –To Do: Complete one or both assignments and turn in no later than 12/21

4. Definition Renaissance = Re-birth

5. Humanism Petrarch (1304-1374) Italian scholar & “Father” of Humanism

6. 1.Goal: educate students to lead successful lives. 2.Involved studying the great civilizations of the past (Greeks & Romans). 3.Use science/rational thought to explain things; not religion. Statue of Petrarch Outside Uffizi Museum

7. Printing & Reproducing For centuries it was costly & time consuming to reproduce written works. Mid-1400s a printing press was perfected- information can be spread VERY quickly. Vellum Bible

8. Printing Press 1.A useful political tool 2.United people 3.People could read (Bible) for themselves Johannes Gutenberg (ca. 1400-1468) Impossible(?) to overestimate its impact:

9. Literature Machiavelli’s The Prince: first rational explanation of politics. –“The ends justifies the means…” History of Florence revolutionized historical writing. –Explored causes and consequences of historical events, not a simple chronology. Niccoló Machiavelli (1469-1527)

10. Italy Divided into city-states: Florence Milan Papal States Naples Venice

11. Renaissance Art Themes 1.Influence of Humanism a)Scientific themes 1)Linear perspective b)Greek & Roman influence 2.Religious Symbols (Church had $$)

12. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.ind ividual&videoID=1558354533

13. Four Renaissance Artists Donatello (1386-1466) –Famous sculptor; Christianity; Greeks & Romans; David & Gattamelata Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) Painter; science & Christianity; Last Supper & Mona Lisa; sketches Michelangelo (1475-1564) –Painter & sculptor; science (human body) & Christianity; Sistine Chapel; David; Pieta Raphael (1483-1520) –Painter; science, Christianity, Ancient Greeks; School of Athens, Madonna & Child

14. Donatello’s Gattamelata Shows synthesis of religion (St. Anthony’s) & Classic themes (first equestrian statue since Roman times)

15. Donatello’s David (about 5 feet in height; the first large nude figure since antiquity)

16. Michelangelo’s David (13 ft. 5 inches) David = Glorifies human form & perfection of human body

17. Olympic Games Held in honor of Zeus Celebrated human heroism & perfection Winners received only a small prize, but returned home as heroes

18. Judas, Peter, John, Jesus (Left to right)

19. Vitruvian Man (Navel = Center of Circle)

20. Sistine Chapel “Last Judgment” The pope had nudes covered

21. School Of Athens

22. Plato (as Leonardo) & Aristotle

23. School Of Athens (26 X 18 ft.) Self-portrait; holding the world

24. Madonna & Child (WADC, Raphael)

25. Renaissance (1300-1500) I.Intro II.Intellectual Trends Humanism III.Ideas Spread IV.Literature The Prince V.Florence, Italy VI.Art VII.Conc. Key Terms Petrarch Printing Press Gutenberg Machiavelli Donatello Leonardo Michelangelo Raphael