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Historical time period from about 1300 to 1600 in Europe. The term means "rebirth." It refers to a revival of art and learning. The educated people of Europe hoped to bring back the culture of classical Greece and Rome. ​

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​What was the European Renaissance?

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The Renaissance began in Northern Italy particularly the city of Florence and eventually spread to the rest of Europe. Florence had three advantages that made it the birthplace of the Renaissance: thriving cities, a wealthy merchant class, and the classical heritage of Greece and Rome.

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​Where did the Renaissance begin?

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Where was the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• England

• France

• Germany

• Greece

• Itlay

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Which two classical civilizations did the Renaissance view as worthy of study? (SELECT TWO ANSWERS)

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Greece

• Sumaria

• Rome

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The word, "renaissance" means what?

The growth of city-states in Italy led to increased trade. Cities are often places where people exchange ideas. ​A wealthy merchant class developed in each Italian city-state. These merchants became patrons of the arts and helped to fund new learning. A patron is someone who financially supports artists.

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​What led to the Renaissance?

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During the Renaissance, the city of Florence came under the rule of one powerful banking family, the Medici. Cosimo de Medici was the wealthiest European of his time. His family were generous patrons of the arts who collected many rare manuscripts. Eventually the Medici family made their library available to the public. ​

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​The Medici Family

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A person who financially supports the Arts is called

• Patron

• King

• Nobleman

Humanism

​Philosophy of the Renaissance

The study of classical texts led to humanism, an intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements. Instead of trying to make classical texts agree with Christian teaching as medieval scholars had. Also, humanists popularized the study of subjects common to classical education, such as history, literature, and philosophy. These subjects are called the humanities. ​

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During the Middle Ages in Europe people were focused on spiritual behavior. They were very concerned with their souls and the afterlife. The Catholic church was very influential.​

​​Spiritual

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​However, during the Renaissance society became more secular or worldly. People were more concerned with the here and the now.

​​Secular

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Renaissance Europeans turned towards non-religious interests/topics. This is known as:

• Nationalism

• Secularism

• Humanism

• Realism

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Which of the following best describes, "the spirit of the renaissance"?

• "People should work hard and stick to tradition."

• "People are not creative and shouldn't try new things."

• "People are capable of learning and should create new things."

• "knowledge is reserved only for those in positions of authority.”

Renaissance artists often portrayed religious subjects, but they used a style copied from the Greeks and Romans. They also used perspective to show three dimensions on a flat surface. They also studied human form to make more realistic looking art.​

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​Renaissance Art

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What is the artistic technique that is used to show depth and distance on a flat surface?

• realism
• perspective
• idealism
• distancism

Leonardo da Vinci was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist. He was a interested in how things worked. Among his many masterpieces, Leonardo painted the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper. ​

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​Leonardo Da Vinci

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Who painted the Mona Lisa?

• Michelangelo
• Boticceli
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Donatello

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What factor had the greatest impact on the start of the Renaissance in Italy?

• The Catholic Church encouraged people to create beautiful art as a way to get into heaven.

• Some wealthy Italian families used their money to encourage the growth of the arts.

• European monarchs used tax money to hire people to create art for public buildings.

• Works of art and literature being traded from Asia inspired people to begin creating their own.

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Which European city is best known as the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Berlin, Germany

• Florence, Italy

• London, England

• Moscow, Russia

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the idea that everyone should seek to be educated in arts, science, and literature

• humanism

• socialism

• educationalism

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Who painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?

• Petrarch

• Michelangelo

• Machiavelli

• Leonardo da Vinci

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The Renaissance was marked by a renewed interest in ____?

• sports

• Ancient Greek and Roman culture

• Ancient Alaskan and Hawaiian culture

• Greek food

​Michelangelo was a painter, sculptor, and architect.

He was asked to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. It took four a half years to complete and it partially paralyzed Michelangelo.

Today people travel from all over the world to see his work

Michelangelo

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Which of the following do Leonardo Di Vinci and Michelangelo have in common?

• They were both great examples of "Renaissance Men" because they had many talents

• They both created important art in the Middle Ages

• They were both women

• They both painted the Sistine Chapel and it took the 4 and a half years

Around 1450, a German inventor names Johann Gutenberg invented the printing press. The printing press allowed for typing and mass production of the written world.

Printing Press

In 1455, Gutenberg published the Bible. This meant more people than ever before were reading. It was now cheaper to buy books because they could be produced more easily.

By 1500, between 8 million and 20 million books were printed in Europe

Printing Press and The Bible

​Another legacy of the Renaissance was the increasing number of women in politics and arts.

One example is Catherine Medici who became Queen of France and was known for supporting the arts and brought ballet to France

Renaissance Women

Elizabeth I was Queen of England and Ireland from 17th November 1558 to 24th March 1603. She’s regarded as one of the greatest monarchs of England.

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Queen Elizabeth

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What is significant about both Catherine Medici and Queen Elizabeth?

• They both symbolized a change from Medieval times because they were women in power

• They were both leaders of France

• They were both the leaders of Great Britain

• They were both rulers under their husbands

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Queen Elizabeth

Queen of England in the 1500s who is regarded as one of the greatest Monarchs of all time

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Based on what you learned, which of the following pieces of art is most likely to be from the Renaissance?

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Draw a renaissance-style portrait of someone in the room.

Niccolo Machiavelli

• Italian diplomat and philosopher

• Wrote "The Prince," a manual for politics and how to rule/govern.

• Considered the founder of modern political philosophy

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This Renaissance figure is famous for changing the way people viewed politics and government with his writing of books called The Prince and The Discourses. He is known as the 'father of modern politics.'

• William Shakespeare
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Niccolo Machiavelli
• Lorenzo Medici