1. The Italian Renaissance Duomo, by Brunelleschi Florence, Italy

2. MedievalRenaissance Other worldly Glory of God Spiritual fulfillment Rural Retreat from world Tradition Static Enjoy the world Glory of man Self-fulfillment Urban Active citizenship Curiosity Dynamic (ever- changing) Switch in Emphasis

3. Where did it begin? Italy – especially Florence Center of trade between Muslims & Europeans –Vast wealth from trade –Diffusion of ideas from Muslims, Asians and Byzantines

4. Causes of the Renaissance Rise of Capitalism Rediscovery of Greece and Rome Urbanization Atmosphere of Political Violence

5. Machiavelli A New Concept of Virtue

6. Power of the Church vs. Power of Rulers Medieval Prince Christian ideals: –honesty –kindness –pious –courage –wisdom –justice Machiavelli’s Prince Appear to be: –kind, just, religious, merciful BUT… if necessary, be willing to: –use deceit –be cruel –lie, cheat, betray, kill Trust no one!

7. Quickwrite: Quickwrite: Pick one of these Machiavellian quotes to write about. Describe what you think he is saying and then apply his ideas to today. Do his words ring true? Explain. The end justifies the means!The end justifies the means! Love is a bond men break if it is to their advantage.Love is a bond men break if it is to their advantage. A prince (leader) must not mind if he is thought cruel.A prince (leader) must not mind if he is thought cruel. Men are ungrateful, fickle, liars and deceivers.Men are ungrateful, fickle, liars and deceivers. It is much safer to be feared than loved.It is much safer to be feared than loved.

8. Spirit of the Renaissance

9. Fascination with classic cultures Inquiry – time of seeking answers Secular - concerned with non- religious subjects Realism: of the human form Interest in scholarship (learning)

10. Spirit of the Renaissance Humanism –this world is important –emphasis on man –individualism –commitment to public service

11. Spirit of the Renaissance Universal Man –Belief in human potential – idealism –Can do many things and do them well –Leonardo daVinci

12. Daily Life 3 social classes –Upper (2%) – merchants, bankers –Commercial (23%) – shopkeepers, artisans –Lower – (75%) – laborers, farmers Only the upper class enjoyed the benefits of the Renaissance –Ruled by large families and guilds –Patrons paid for work of artisans and scholars

13. Art in the Renaissance School of Athens, Raphael

14. Counterpoint: Classical Art Classical art often showed scenes of idealized bodies that appeared to be in motion. Celebrated leaders, gods and goddesses. Discobolos, Myron; 4 th B.C.E. Procession of Alexander the Great

15. Counterpoint: Medieval Art Bernardo Daddi (1290-ca. 1348) flat, with a disproportional rendition Art of the Middle Ages was often flat, with a disproportional rendition of the human form with elongated, narrow faces, hands, and feet. Hildegard van Bingen

16. Renaissance Art: Scientific precision Duomo Firenze, Brunelleschi Campidoglio Roma, Michelangeloda Vinci

17. Renaissance Art: Realism Women’s Hands, da Vinci Vitruvian Man, da Vinci

18. Renaissance Art: Proportion & Perspective Cowper Madonna, Raphael Cestello Annunciation, Botticelli

19. Renaissance Art: Secularism Mona Lisa, da Vinci Lady with Ermine, da Vinci

20. Renaissance Art: Classical References The Birth of Venus, Botticelli

21. Selected Artists of the Renaissance

22. Renaissance Art: Selected Works Raphael

23. Renaissance Art: Selected Works Michelangelo

24. Renaissance Art: Selected Works da Vinci

25. You Decide… Classical? Medieval? Renaissance?

27. Renaissance Madonna with Child and Two Angels ~ Filippo Lippi (1406)

29. Classical Bathing Venus ~ Unknown (3 rd B.C.E.)

31. Renaissance Titian ~ Venus & Adonis (1550 C.E.)

33. Medieval Madonna & Child in Majesty ~ Cimabue (1280)

35. Classical Grave Stele of Hegeso ~ Unknown (400 B.C.E.)

37. Medieval ~ Bayeux Tapestry Unknown(400 B.C.E.)

39. Renaissance Pieta ~ Michelangelo (1475 C.E.)