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What was life like in the Middle Ages? Brainstorm 5 features of life in the Middle Ages in Europe Categories Agriculture Education Government Religion Conflict Technology Health Wealth Social structure How did Medieval people tell the time? What brought about changes in the Medieval Period? What was the Renaissance? Bayeux Tapestry (probably commissioned c.1070) Madonna of Chancellor Rolin (about 1435) by Jan van Eyck Classical Art Religion Perspective The Individual Beauty Madonna of Chancellor Rolin (about 1435) by Jan van Eyck Glossary Renaissance Perspective Humanism Secular Patronage Polymath Classical History City states What was special about Italy? Merchant Class Trade Godfathers of the Renaissance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r chNCVzuRiY&feature=related 1 2 3 4 Renaissance Serf Feudalism Perspective 5 6 7 8 Humanism Secular Patronage Polymath 9 10 11 12 Medici City-State Banking Realism 13 14 15 16 Classics Donatello Leonardo da Vinci Anatomy This phrase embodies the ideas of Renaissance Humanism, which considered humans empowered, limitless in their capacity for development. Thus the gifted people of the Renaissance sought to develop their skills in all areas of knowledge, physical development, in social accomplishments and the arts. Characteristics? Homework Identify three ‘Renaissance Men’ and record the following details about them - Name, Picture, Place of Birth, DoB, Interests, Achievements. If you are able to also find out what their reputation/status was during their Group Project 5 minute presentation on your chosen person. Brief Biography & picture Why was he significant? Use the 5 R’s to help you organise your ideas. Was he more significant that other leading figures of the time? Could he be described as the ‘Ultimate Renaissance Man’? Individual Assignment Curriculum Vitae for either the same figure or another of your choice. Where they worked/studied Who for – Patrons? Achievements and why they were significant Approx 200/300 words ‘selling’ themselves to prospective patrons – for example: ‘Why I’m the ultimate Renaissance man’ or ‘Why my work can add prestige to your family’ Vasari Lives of the Artists http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C Gc0mUzW6Is&p=3A90B449895FAF2 5&playnext=1&index=4 1. Remarkable? Does it stand out from other events in some way? How? 2. Resulting in Change? Did it change history or peoples’ lives? How? Who? 3. Remembered today? By whom? Why? 4. Reveals something about people at the time? Who? What? 5. Relevant today? Does it matter to us? To whom? How? Why? Homework Due Monday 6th September Read p326 and p328 – Create a mind map or make notes to explain what Humanism is. Who p328 Can was Niccolo Machiavelli? p327 & Machiavelli be considered a Humanist? What is Humanism? Humanism In favour of liberal education (grammar, rhetoric, history, poetry, moral philosophy) rather than professional training Looked to classical texts for wisdom and learning. Classical language a sign of well educated Believed in the possibility of human improvement through education and study. (Physical, moral, spiritual, aesthetic) Viewed existence as not only a preparation for life after death but also as a joy in itself. Humanists Not against Church authority (enrich not revolt against) Niccolo Machiavelli 1469-1527 Better to be feared than loved? What was different about the Northern Renaissance? Humanist thought spread beyond Italy carried by - students - printing Johannes Gutenberg of Mainz, Germany – first European to use moveable type to print books c. 1450 What was different about the Northern Renaissance? The most influential humanist of northern Europe was Desiderius ERASMUS, a Dutch scholar. (1466-1536) He learned about the ideas of Italian humanists, such as Francesco PETRARCH from printed books What was different about the Northern Renaissance? Erasmus and the northern humanists were interested in the early Christian period as well in Roman & Greek culture Erasmus believed that in its early years Christianity had existed in harmony with classical civilization He applied the critical method developed by the Italian humanists to his study of the Bible and argued for a return to the simple message of Jesus What was different about the Northern Renaissance? Erasmus criticised medieval scholars for making Christianity less spiritual and more ceremonial and complicated His most famous book, The Praise of Folly, ridiculed ignorance, superstition and vice. As well criticising fasting, pilgrimages, and some biblical interpretations. What was different about the Northern Renaissance? Thomas MORE, the English humanist and great friend of Erasmus agreed. UTOPIA in 1516, in which he criticized the society of his day by describing an imaginary ideal society. Harmony and He published equality. What was different about the Northern Renaissance? Artists Building on the new techniques of Italian artists a group of painters in Flanders developed their own distinctive style : FLEMISH SCHOOL Perfecting the technique of painting in oil on canvas One of the most famous Flemish artists Pieter Brueghel the Elder (painting in mid 1500’s) depicted lively country scenes but also used his painting as a means to criticize intolerance and cruelty The Triumph of Death by Pieter Brueghal the Elder c.1562 Hans Holbein 1497 - 1543