Download Renaissance Values - Mr. Ayala`s History Classes

A Mr. Ayala Presentation
• Things to know/ ponder
• 1) What influenced the architecture, artistic, and literacy
developments of Renaissance Italy?
• 2) How did the classics influence the idea of humanism?
• 3) What is a “Renaissance” man?
• I) Greece and Rome
• A) Considered classical knowledge. Looked to the classics; not
middle age art and literature.
• B) Wanted to return the learning of Greece and Rome. Did
this in three ways.
• 1) Artists and scholars drew inspiration from Roman ruins.
• 2) Western scholars studied Latin manuscripts preserved in
monasteries.
• 3) Christian scholars fled Constantinople to Rome after the
invasion of Constantinople by the Turks in 1453.
• II) Classics led to Humanism
• A) Study of classical texts led to an intellectual
movement known as Humanism.
• 1) Focuses on human potential and achievements
• B) Studied classical texts to understand Greek
values,.
• C) Influenced artists and scholars to carry classical
traditions
• D) Influenced the teachings of history, literature, and
philosophy. These are called the humanities.
• III) Worldly Pleasures
• A) Humanists suggested that you may enjoy your life
without offending God. Opposite of the middle
ages.
• B) Most stayed Catholic but became secular or
secularists; worldly rather than spiritual and
concerned with the here and now.
• IV) Patrons
• A) Church leaders and wealthy families would become
patrons or financial backers for artists, writers, and
engineers.
• 1) This was used to show political power.
2) Example Medici in Florence; Bankers. Used money to
beautify the city.
• V) Renaissance man vs Renaissance Woman
• A) Renaissance man: must be educated and create art. Must excel in many
different fields.
• B) Renaissance Woman
• 1) upper class should be educated and charming.
• 2) Inspire art but not create.
• 3) little influence in politics.