1. The Renaissance (c. 1450-1600)

2. Renaissance= “rebirth” centered in Italy increased interest in science, arts, and literature questioning of blind faith focus on humanity and life interest in cultures of learned civilizations

3. Humanism People have the capacity to shape their own world Independence from tradition and religion Drew inspiration from Ancient Rome & Greece Spread through the arts

4. Significant Events & People Artists that portray “realism” and significant advancements in art: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raffaelo, Donatello, Botticelli Galileo, the remarkable yet controversial scientist who discovered that planets revolved around the sun. Invention of printing press (c. 1433) by Johannes Gutenberg Great literary figures: Cervantes (Spain), Shakespeare (England) Great explorers Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci

5. Medieval Art vs. Renaissance Art

6. No perspective No proportion Little kid drawings? Middle Ages

7. Many religious themes. Shows how central religion was.

10. Renaissance Everyday scenes. More realistic.

11. The Renaissance Florence, Writing, and Painting Above: The Sistine Chapel Top Right: A depiction of discovering Florence, Italy during the Renaissance Bottom Right: Mona Lisa by da Vinci