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Renaissance & Politics “GettinG out of the Dark aGes” Unit 3, SSWH 9 a & b SSWH 9 a & b • Explain the social, economic, and political changes that contributed to the rise of Florence and the ideas of Machiavelli. • Identify artistic and scientific achievements of Leonardo da Vinci, the “Renaissance man”, & Michelangelo. Renaissance “rebirth” – Revival of art & learning • Europe suffered from both war & plague (Bubonic Plague “Black Death” - 25 million died) • Survivors wanted to celebrate life & the human spirit • People began questioning institutions: church & govt. • Writers & artists began to express this new way of thinking (brought back classic ideas: Greek & Roman) • New value: individual (medieval age: valued the community) Social & Economic Contributions • Cities in Italy grew, Crusaders traveled through • Pop. Down (plague): worker could demand higher wages • Wealthy merchants (Burghers) developed & got into politics Politics • Merchants dominate politics, believed they deserved power & wealth • Medici Family (bankers) ran Florence as a dictator (with the appearance of a democracy) • Machiavelli, wrote “The Prince” & said people are fickle, selfish, & corrupt • No morals, only concerned with what was effective - “The end justifies the means” Renaissance Man • Educated people, expected to create art • Individuals tried to master all areas of study • Young man should be charming, witty, & well educated in the classics, trained in/as a dancer, singer, poetry, rider, wrestler, & swordsman Leonardo da Vinci • Painter, sculptor, inventor, & scientist • Interested in how things worked • Famous: paintings Mona Lisa, The Last Supper Michelangelo Buonarroti • Sculptor, poet, architecture, & painter • Painted realistic portraits, concentrated on the body – used perspective • Famous: painted the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, & statue of David 3 – 2 – 1 Facts Turn to the student next to you & discuss: • 3 Facts: About politics during the Renaissance • 2 Facts: Renaissance Man • 1 Fact: Define - Renaissance