Overview of the Renaissance

1. Unit 3: The RenaissanceUnit 3: The Renaissance
and Reformationand Reformation
The end of Medieval Europe andThe end of Medieval Europe and
emergence of Modern timesemergence of Modern times

2. The Origins of the RenaissanceThe Origins of the Renaissance
► The term Renaissance means “rebirth” in LatinThe term Renaissance means “rebirth” in Latin
► 1350 – 16001350 – 1600
► This time period was a “rebirth” of art, ideas, literature, andThis time period was a “rebirth” of art, ideas, literature, and
values.values.
► These new ideas caused many Europeans to leave theThese new ideas caused many Europeans to leave the
Catholic church (Starts church Reformation period)Catholic church (Starts church Reformation period)
► Begins in Florence, Italy and spreads north to the rest ofBegins in Florence, Italy and spreads north to the rest of
EuropeEurope
 center of trade between Europe and Africacenter of trade between Europe and Africa
 center of Greco-Roman culturecenter of Greco-Roman culture
 center of the Catholic Church

3. Italian City-StatesItalian City-States
► Italy was made up of fiveItaly was made up of five
city-states:city-states:
► FlorenceFlorence – Renaissance– Renaissance
originsorigins
► Venice & NaplesVenice & Naples - trading- trading
port; spread Renaissanceport; spread Renaissance
idealsideals
► Milan -Milan - connection to Franceconnection to France
spread Renaissance Northspread Renaissance North
► Papal StatesPapal States – religious– religious
dominancedominance

4. The BeginningThe Beginning
► The Renaissance was the
rebirth of art & learning; start
of “modern times”
► It was influenced by very
powerful families such as the
Medici family
► The Medici’s were bankers
out of Florence
► The families gave support to
various artists

5. Characteristics of the RenaissanceCharacteristics of the Renaissance
►Humanism: human achievements/potential
rather than religion
►Interest in secularism, or non-religious
worldly matters
►Individualism
►Questioning Attitude
►Rise of the middle class
►Great achievements in the arts

6. Discussion: New IdeasDiscussion: New Ideas
► How do you think humanism,
secularism, and a questioning
attitude changed people’s
views of the Catholic Church?
► New ideas of the Renaissance
often conflicted with the
traditional teachings of the
Catholic Church and Medieval
thinking

7. Renaissance ArtRenaissance Art
► Italians were willing toItalians were willing to
spend a lot of money onspend a lot of money on
artart
► Art communicated political,Art communicated political,
spiritual and social valuesspiritual and social values
► Therefore, art was used asTherefore, art was used as
a form of competition fora form of competition for
social and political statussocial and political status

8. Renaissance Art: Page 185Renaissance Art: Page 185
► What were the characteristics of Renaissance art?What were the characteristics of Renaissance art?
How was this different than the Middle Ages?How was this different than the Middle Ages?
► What new techniques were used in RenaissanceWhat new techniques were used in Renaissance
art?art?
► How was Renaissance architecture different fromHow was Renaissance architecture different from
Medieval architecture?Medieval architecture?
► What was the theme of Renaissance sculptures?What was the theme of Renaissance sculptures?
► List four important Renaissance artists and theirList four important Renaissance artists and their
most famous works.most famous works.

9. BELLWORK: Election ResultsBELLWORK: Election Results
► A lot of exit polls said this election was more of anA lot of exit polls said this election was more of an
“anti-politician” outcome than a “pro-Trump”“anti-politician” outcome than a “pro-Trump”
outcome. To what extent do you agree with this?outcome. To what extent do you agree with this?
► What is the biggest issue President-elect Trump hasWhat is the biggest issue President-elect Trump has
to work to solve?to work to solve?
► THINKER: This election divided the nation on soTHINKER: This election divided the nation on so
many levels. Moving forward, what can we do tomany levels. Moving forward, what can we do to
unify our country?unify our country?

10. BELLWORK: 11/14BELLWORK: 11/14
1.1. Why is it called the Renaissance? What was it a “rebirth” of?Why is it called the Renaissance? What was it a “rebirth” of?
2.2. List three differences between Medieval and RenaissanceList three differences between Medieval and Renaissance
Art.Art.
3.3. What were some themes of Shakespeare’s plays? How doesWhat were some themes of Shakespeare’s plays? How does
this relate to Renaissance values at the time? (pg. 190)this relate to Renaissance values at the time? (pg. 190)
4.4. What was the Printing Press? List three ways it impactedWhat was the Printing Press? List three ways it impacted
Europe. (pg. 192)Europe. (pg. 192)
5.5. THINKER: A major theme in Renaissance literature was theTHINKER: A major theme in Renaissance literature was the
government and how a King should rule; specifically, would itgovernment and how a King should rule; specifically, would it
be better to rule through fear or love. So what do you think?be better to rule through fear or love. So what do you think?
As a leader, is it better to be feared or loved by your people?

11. Renaissance ArtRenaissance Art
►What were the differences betweenWhat were the differences between
Medieval and Renaissance Art?Medieval and Renaissance Art?

12. Medieval ArtMedieval Art
►Artists depicted
subjects in an
unrealistic two
dimensional style
to indicate the
importance of the
soul over the body

13. EnthronedEnthroned
Madonna andMadonna and
Child, 1280Child, 1280

14. Giotto.Giotto.
MadonnaMadonna
and Childand Child
EnthronedEnthroned
with Saintswith Saints

15. Characteristics of RenaissanceCharacteristics of Renaissance
ArtArt►Three dimensional
►Realistic
►Lifelike
►Influenced by
Greco-Roman
culture
►Use of oil paint
“Baptism of Christ” (Da Vinci)

16. Italian Renaissance ArtistsItalian Renaissance Artists
►Leonardo Da Vinci
►Michelangelo
►Raphael
►Donatello

17. Leonardo Da VinciLeonardo Da Vinci
► Da Vinci was
considered the
“Renaissance Man”
► Was a painter, sculptor,
inventor, and a scientist
(The Vitruvian Man,
1485)

18. Leonardo Da VinciLeonardo Da Vinci
“The Last Supper”“The Last Supper”

19. LeonardoLeonardo
Da VinciDa Vinci
“Mona Lisa”“Mona Lisa”

20. MichelangeloMichelangelo
“The Sistine Chapel”“The Sistine Chapel”

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s/cappelle/sistina_vr/

22. MichelangeloMichelangelo
“David”“David”

23. MichelangeloMichelangelo
“Pieta”“Pieta”

25. RaphaelRaphael
“The School of Athens”“The School of Athens”

26. RaphaelRaphael
“The Alba Madonna”“The Alba Madonna”

27. DonatelloDonatello
bronze “David”bronze “David”
► First unsupportedFirst unsupported
standing work instanding work in
bronze during thebronze during the
Renaissance periodRenaissance period

28. MedievalMedieval
ArchitectureArchitecture

29. Renaissance ArchitectureRenaissance Architecture
► Filippo BrunelleschiFilippo Brunelleschi
► His dome in Florence wasHis dome in Florence was
considered to be the greatestconsidered to be the greatest
engineering feat of the time!engineering feat of the time!

30. Renaissance WritersRenaissance Writers
► Began to use the
vernacular (vernacular =
the native language)
instead of classical Latin
► Machiavelli, wrote “The
Prince”– a handbook for
behavior
► Make a prediction  What
were Renaissance authors
writing about?

31. MachiavelliMachiavelli
► Machiavelli was a
political philosopher
► “The Prince” advised
kings how to rule
► Within the Machiavellian
way of thinking, people
questioned the corruption
of the government &
church

32. William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare
► The best known
Renaissance writer was
William Shakespeare
► Stressed ideas of
emotions, complexity,
individualism
► Between 1590 and 1613
he wrote 37 plays that are
still preformed around the

33. The Printing RevolutionThe Printing Revolution
► In 1456, Johann Gutenberg printed
the bible using movable metal type on
a machine called a Printing Press
► Printed books became cheap and
easier to produce
► Now, readers gained access to broad
range of knowledge (Medicine to
Religion)
► The printing press would greatly
contribute to the Reformation of the
church.

35. Renaissance ValuesRenaissance Values
► As you know, the Renaissance was aAs you know, the Renaissance was a
“rebirth” of new ideas and values.“rebirth” of new ideas and values.
► Today, you are going to focus on theseToday, you are going to focus on these
new values by completing a stationnew values by completing a station
activity.activity.
► The class will be divided into 6 groups;The class will be divided into 6 groups;
each group will start at a station (6 totaleach group will start at a station (6 total
stations)stations)
► Each station has a folder with a handoutEach station has a folder with a handout
on one value. As a group, work togetheron one value. As a group, work together
to define that value and analyze why itto define that value and analyze why it
was important to the Renaissance.was important to the Renaissance.
► HumanismHumanism
► IndividualismIndividualism
► SkepticismSkepticism
► Well-RoundednessWell-Roundedness
► SecularismSecularism
► ClassicismClassicism

36. Groups: Pd. 2Groups: Pd. 2
1.1. Melina, Abby, Brian, Trenton, Sebastian, AdrianaMelina, Abby, Brian, Trenton, Sebastian, Adriana
2.2. Talia, Aubrie, Madison, Isabelle, Raquel, AmyTalia, Aubrie, Madison, Isabelle, Raquel, Amy
3.3. Devin, Kate, Holly, Natalie, Jesus, KinsonDevin, Kate, Holly, Natalie, Jesus, Kinson
4.4. Daniel, Andrew, Victorie, Katrina, Marce, JeanDaniel, Andrew, Victorie, Katrina, Marce, Jean
5.5. Kenzie, Mariah, Romina, Alexis, Nick, SalvadorKenzie, Mariah, Romina, Alexis, Nick, Salvador
6.6. Liz, Leanie, Franklin, Ashley, VeronicaLiz, Leanie, Franklin, Ashley, Veronica

37. Groups: Pd. 4Groups: Pd. 4
1.1. Ray, Nick, Daniel, Mar, KaylaRay, Nick, Daniel, Mar, Kayla
2.2. Sarah, Alejandra, Halle, Allienna, Sam, SimonSarah, Alejandra, Halle, Allienna, Sam, Simon
3.3. Dausen, Fernando, Emily, Kaitlyn, MarivelDausen, Fernando, Emily, Kaitlyn, Marivel
4.4. Prescilla, Reece, Clay, Keyoung, Carina, LizPrescilla, Reece, Clay, Keyoung, Carina, Liz
5.5. Danielle F, Danielle B, Haley, Amya, Dionne,Danielle F, Danielle B, Haley, Amya, Dionne,
ShaneShane
6.6. Jaydon, Lilian, Gillian, Shelby, Wyatt, EmalynJaydon, Lilian, Gillian, Shelby, Wyatt, Emalyn

38. Video: Da Vinci’s WorldVideo: Da Vinci’s World

39. Piazza del DuomoPiazza del Duomo

43. Florence Baptistery: Important religious building
(Medicis were baptized here!) built in the
Romanesque style.
Famous Renaissance architect, Lorenzo Ghiberti
designed the bronze doors which Michelangelo
described as The Gates of Paradise

44. Reading: The Importance ofReading: The Importance of
Moveable TypeMoveable Type
►You are now going to read a handout onYou are now going to read a handout on
Gutenberg and his accomplishment ofGutenberg and his accomplishment of
Moveable type.Moveable type.
►As we read, follow along and be ready toAs we read, follow along and be ready to
discuss the four questions.discuss the four questions.

45. Renaissance ValuesRenaissance Values
► As you know, theAs you know, the
Renaissance was a “rebirth”Renaissance was a “rebirth”
of new ideas and values.of new ideas and values.
► Today, you are going to focusToday, you are going to focus
on these new values byon these new values by
completing a graffiti board.completing a graffiti board.
► This strategy will challengeThis strategy will challenge
you to learn about one valueyou to learn about one value
and represent it in aand represent it in a
creative/visual way.creative/visual way.
► HumanismHumanism
► IndividualismIndividualism
► SkepticismSkepticism
► Well-RoundednessWell-Roundedness
► SecularismSecularism
► ClassicismClassicism

46. GGRRAAFFFFIITTII BBOOAARRDD
► All students will be broken up into six groups and given aAll students will be broken up into six groups and given a
specific value to focus on.specific value to focus on.
► You will take all your knowledge of that value and transfer itYou will take all your knowledge of that value and transfer it
onto the graffiti board.onto the graffiti board.
► On the graffiti board you should write facts, draw pictures,On the graffiti board you should write facts, draw pictures,
sketch important concepts or reiterate ideas about your value.sketch important concepts or reiterate ideas about your value.
► Do NOT just copy information from the handout.Do NOT just copy information from the handout.
► It is your blank canvas, do whatever you like. It should be a freeIt is your blank canvas, do whatever you like. It should be a free
expression of your knowledge. BE CREATIVE! Everyone mustexpression of your knowledge. BE CREATIVE! Everyone must
contribute!contribute!
► After your graffiti board is finished, you will present it to theAfter your graffiti board is finished, you will present it to the
class. Make sure you are knowledgeable on your value – youclass. Make sure you are knowledgeable on your value – you
are teaching it!are teaching it!

47. CLOSURECLOSURE
► What is the Renaissance?What is the Renaissance?
► Where did the Renaissance start? (country andWhere did the Renaissance start? (country and
city!)city!)
► What were some characteristics of RenaissanceWhat were some characteristics of Renaissance
art? How is this different from Medieval art?art? How is this different from Medieval art?
► Who were some of the most influentialWho were some of the most influential
Renaissance artists?Renaissance artists?
► What isWhat is humanism?humanism?

48. Unit VocabularyUnit Vocabulary► The Renaissance/Reformation period introduced a lot ofThe Renaissance/Reformation period introduced a lot of
new beliefs, views, and ideas. Before we learn about thenew beliefs, views, and ideas. Before we learn about the
specifics, define the following vocabulary words in yourspecifics, define the following vocabulary words in your
notes:notes:
1.1. HumanismHumanism
2.2. SecularismSecularism
3.3. IndividualismIndividualism
4.4. ChateauxChateaux
5.5. IndulgencesIndulgences
6.6. TheocracyTheocracy
7.7. SeminarySeminary
8.8. MercantilismMercantilism