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Italy: Birthplace of the Renaissance { World History May 15th, 2013 War Plague Seeking answers from the Church Remember what Europe was dealing with… 1300-1600 Explosion of creativity in art and writing The Renaissance! Renaissance = Rebirth… educated men/women of Italy bring back to life the culture of classical Greece & Rome. Black Plague killed 60% of Northern Italy population Not many business opportunities with small population led people to pursue arts How it began… Small city-states allowed a highpercentage of citizens to become involved in politics Merchants earned their money, so they felt they deserved to control the government Merchants and Politics One certain family controlled Florence Owned a bank with branches throughout Italy 1434, Cosimo de Medici began ruling (30 year dictatorship!) Influenced members of council by giving them loans The Medici Family Intellectual movement focusing on human potential and achievements Popularized the studying of history, literature, and philosophy Came from the studying of classical texts Humanism Church leaders and others Beautified Rome and other cities with art Financially supported artists Portraits, donating art to city Patrons of the Arts Renaissance Man vs. Woman Man: all educated people are expected to create art and excel in many fields (dance, sing, play music, write poetry, wrestle, ride horses, etc.) Woman: know the classics (books), be charming, INSPIRE art, hold little influence in politics WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK5kL2CF_Oo Isabella de Este Some Famous Faces… Sculpture of David -Michelangelo Mona Lisa -Leo da Vinci Painter, sculptor, inventor, scientist “Renaissance Man” Studied how a muscle moves, how veins are arranged like a leaf Mona Lisa! Leonardo da Vinci Learned from Michelangelo and da Vinci The Madonna & child was one of his favorite scenes to paint Painted for the Pope’s library Raphael Sanzio The Prince: a book examining the imperfections of human beings Political guidebook Not concerned with what is morally right, but what is politically effective! Machiavelli Pop Quiz 1. What are some of the characteristics of a Renaissance man? Woman? 2. What are the differences between the Renaissance and the Middle Ages in the attitude toward worldly pleasures?