1. European Renaissance Part I

2. January 17, 2006World History Pre-Renaissance (Medieval Period) Church enforced all of the rules Education was strictly for priests and scholars Art was dominated by the Church People were troubled with war and plagues such as the Black Death

3. January 17, 2006World History Renaissance ‘Renaissance’, French for rebirth Began in Florence, Italy in the mid 1300’s Time when changes took place New ideas grew and spread throughout Europe Major interests grew outside of the Church

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5. January 17, 2006World History Humanism Humanism- study of classical Greek and Roman literature and languages Believed men and women could change the world and make it better for all. Emphasized the importance of the individual

6. January 17, 2006World History Petrarch One of the first Italian philosophers to have a humanist approach. Believed people should study humankind, history, language, and literature. Encouraged education for all people

7. January 17, 2006World History Renaissance Man An aristocrat, well- mannered, and educated. At the same time a brave and able soldier. Warrior and a scholar.

8. January 17, 2006World History Lorenzo Medici –Financially supported Renaissance artists Interests changed –Religious figures painted against Greek/Roman background. New Techniques –Perspective –More realistic Art

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10. January 17, 2006World History Architecture Felippo Brunelleschi, pioneer Renaissance architect. Inspired by the dome of the Pantheon in Rome. Emphasized serene rhythm through clear geometry and symmetry. Repetition throughout the building created harmony.

11. January 17, 2006World History Printing Press Johannes Gutenburg designed a printing press with moveable type. Gutenburg printed 42-line Bible, in Germany. Printing press turned out 300 pages a day. Humanist writings were quickly circulated throughout Europe. By the early 1500’s millions of books were printed.

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13. January 17, 2006World History Religion Outside of Italy, humanism had an effect on religion. Dutch priest, Erasmus studied early Christian scholars Criticized the corruption he saw in the Roman Catholic Church. Laid the groundwork for later, extensive changes in the church. Reformation

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15. January 17, 2006World History Drama/Playwright Expression of Renaissance in England was drama/plays written by William Shakespeare. Instead of writing plays based on religion and church Shakespeare wrote about real emotions. ( love, hate, jealousy). Globe Theater became home of Shakespeare’s acting company.

16. January 17, 2006World History Science 1514, Copernicus disproved the geocentric model and discovered that the sun was the center of the universe. Renaissance laid the groundwork for tremendous changes in science. Scientific Revolution.

17. January 17, 2006World History Summary When did the Renaissance start? What were the new ideas and beliefs of the Renaissance? What six areas of European Culture did the Renaissance influence?