The Renaissance

• World history
• 9th Grade

The Renaissance

What do you already know about the Renaissance?

The Renaissance: Time-period and Characteristics

• Period of 'rebirth' of ideas
• Emerged between 1350 and 1400
• Propagation of humanism
• Rediscovery of Roman and Greek teachings
• Shifted focus from spiritual matters to human life
• Florence, Italy as the origin
• Influence of the Black Plague
• Rise of the Medici family

Key Figures of the Renaissance

• Francesco Petrarch
• Giotto di Bondone
• Leonardo da Vinci

Francesco Petrarch

• Influential Italian poet and scholar
• Considered the 'Father of Humanism'
• Known for his sonnets and love for classical literature

Giotto di Bondone

• Italian painter and architect
• Pioneered the Renaissance art movement
• Known for realistic portrayal of human emotions

Leonardo da Vinci

• Italian polymath and 'Renaissance Man'
• Mastered various fields: painting, sculpture, science, engineering
• Famous works include Mona Lisa and The Last Supper

Influence of the Renaissance on Europe's Development

• Spread across Europe
• Rise of the 'renaissance man'
• Shaped art, literature, and learning
• Impact on science, architecture, and exploration
• Columbus' discovery of the New World

Impact of the Black Plague on the Renaissance

• Shifted focus from spiritual matters to human life
• Altered societal values and priorities
• Prompted intellectual curiosity and exploration
• Contributed to the rise of humanism

Definitions

• Renaissance: A period in European history, from the 14th to the 17th century, marked by a revival of art, literature, and learning.
• Humanism: A Renaissance cultural movement that turned away from medieval scholasticism and revived interest in ancient Greek and Roman thought.
• Republic: A form of government in which power resides in elected individuals representing the citizen body.
• Renaissance Man: A term used to describe a person who is skilled in multiple fields or multiple disciplines, and who has a broad base of knowledge.

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