Renaissance 2025

Europe Review: When we last saw
Europe in Medieval Times…

▷Europe was struggling to recover from the
Black Death (Bubonic Plague), fought
many wars between the different
kingdoms

▷Europe was isolated in comparison to the
Islamic empires and other Asian and
African rulers/empires

▷Islamic empires were in control of trade
between Europe, Africa, and Asia

Multiple Choice

What was one of the major challenges Europe faced during the Medieval Times?

• Recovery from the Black Death

• Technological advancements
• Invasions

Multiple Choice

During the Medieval Times, how was Europe's relationship with neighboring regions described?

• Strong alliances with all regions

• Isolated from Islamic empires and others

• Connected with Islamic Empires and others

Multiple Choice

Who was in control of trade between Europe, Asia, and Africa during Medieval times?

• European Kingdoms

• Islamic Empires

• West African Empires

• China

Intro to the Renaissance

Rebirth of the Arts

The word “Renaissance” means rebirth. This was a “rebirth” for Europe from the Medieval period (dark ages) to a time of learning and creativity.

It was a time of artistic creativity, as well as political, social,
economic, and cultural changes.

It reawakened interest in classical learning especially about
Ancient Greece and Rome. This rebirth of classical learning led to a movement of great creativity in the arts, writing, and thinking.

Multiple Choice

What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?

• Modern Technology

• Classical learning from Greece and Rome

• Medicine and Science

• Classical learning from Greece and China

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​Quiz question on next slide:
What event marks the beginning of the Medieval Period?

Multiple Choice

What event marks the beginning of the Medieval Period according to the timeline?

• The Renaissance

• The Fall of Rome

• The Classical Period

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​​Quiz question on next slide:
Which period is known as the "Dark Ages"?

Multiple Choice

Which period is known as the "Dark Ages"?

• Classical Period

• The Medieval Period

• The Renaissance

The Renaissance began in Italy (Southern Europe) during the 14th century (1300’s) and spread throughout Europe - moving into the North about 100 years later.

Why did it begin in Italy?

• It was where the Roman Empire was centered

• it was where the Christian Catholic Church was

• it was also one of the closest European countries to the trade networks of Muslims, Jews, and Christians in North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula

Multiple Choice

When did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

• 15th Century

• 14th Century

• 13th Century

YOLO (You only live once!)

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In the 1300’s, a revolution began to brew in
Europe. But this revolution didn’t involve weapons and war. This was a movement of ideas. People decided they wanted to enjoy life on Earth - and not just look forward to their reward in Heaven. They focused on the individual and believed every person had unlimited possibilities.

This was the exact opposite of what the Church had taught in the Medieval period. The Church taught that you should suffer in this life so you can have a better life in Heaven.
This new revolutionary idea was called Humanism and it led to a rebirth of the arts and learning.

Multiple Choice

The Renaissance was a revolution of...

• weapons

• ideas

• words

Multiple Choice

What did the Church teach during the Medieval Period, according to the text?

• Life on Earth should be enjoyed to the fullest

• You should suffer in this life to have a better time in Heaven

• You should worry about yourself only

The Renaissance began in Italy
(dark green) and quickly spread
through the rest of Europe (light
green).

The Medici family helped
jumpstart the Renaissance
through their financial support
or patronage of artists.

Italy & the Medici Family

Italy was a collection of different “city-states” and not one unified country. Each city-state was led by a powerful and wealthy merchant class. Italy was at the crossroads of all trade routes between Europe and Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and Africa and the merchants made lots of money off that trade.

The Merchant class became patrons (financial supporters) of the Arts. This allowed the Renaissance to flourish. Florence was the capital of the Italian Renaissance and the family who made the Renaissance happen was the Medici family. They were wealthy bankers and business owners who used lots of their money to commission (or pay) artists to make art that were seen by the public. They also controlled the government of Florence for 300 years.

Multiple Choice

What role did the Medici family play in Florence during the Renaissance?

• They were primarily artists

• They were minor political figures

• They were wealthy bankers

-Renaissance artists were inspired more by classical (Greek and Roman) art than art from the Medieval period. Renaissance artists tried to show people as lifelike and engaged in everyday activities. -Renaissance art reflects a rebirth of interest in the classical (Greek and Roman) world. -

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Renaissance

Medieval

Classical

Renaissance Art

Poll

Which art style do you like best?

• Renaissance Art

• Classic Art

• Medieval Art

Multiple Choice

What was a key characteristic of Renaissance art in how it portrayed people?

• as abstract figures

• as life-like

• as mythical creatures

A plant needs good soil, water, seeds,
and sun in order to grow into
beautiful plants.

According to this visual metaphor, what did the Renaissance need in order to grow into an important and beautiful time in history for art and learning?

The Renaissance plant needed:

soil (Medieval and Classical Times)

Sun (USE IMAGE TO FILL IN )

Seeds (USE IMAGE TO FILL IN )

Water (USE IMAGE TO FILL IN )

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