The document provides an overview of the Renaissance period in Europe, describing its beginning in Italian city-states like Florence before spreading to Northern Europe. It discusses the Italian Renaissance's emphasis on secular pursuits and the arts, compared to the Northern Renaissance's greater focus on religious reform. Major themes of the Renaissance included humanism, secularism, and individualism. Significant figures that advanced new ideas included Petrarch, Machiavelli, Erasmus, Luther, and artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, and Durer. Innovations like the printing press and mechanical clocks helped spread new Renaissance concepts.
7. “ renaissance” means rebirth The Renaissance began a period of renewed interest and engagement with “classical” (Ancient Greece and Rome) learning, culture, literature, art, style, etc.
32. Renaissance Art A reflection of Renaissance ideals and values Emphasis on the classical style and classical themes Humanistic - with an emphasis on the individual Religious art remained very important
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34. Humanism: The School of Athens by Raphael - a celebration of classical learning
35. Individualism –Portraits -portraits celebrated the unique qualities and personality of the individual person (two examples by Leonardo da Vinci)
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37. Secularism-non-religious Renaissance art often depicted stories and scenes from classical literature
38. Religion remained a major focal point of Renaissance art - The Sistine Chapel-Michelangelo
53. The Renaissance brought a new way of thinking and living to Europe A new worldview was emerging The medieval Christian worldview was giving way to a more MODERN (secular and humanistic) view of the world and humanity
