Transcript Chapter 15 The Renaissance and Reformation

Chapter 15
The Renaissance
and Reformation
Section 1
The Italian
Renaissance
An Era of Awakening
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In the early 1300’s the Renaissance began in Italy
Renaissance, or rebirth, was a philosophical and
artistic movement and the era when that
movement flourished
{The Renaissance began in Italy because the
Crusades increased trade and brought them in
contact with Byzantine scholars (who preserved
Greek and Roman ideas) as well as contact with
new ideas from Asia and Africa}
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Giotto’s Last
Judgment
from the
Scrovegni
Chapel in
Pauda
The Humanists
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In the Renaissance Italian scholars turned to classical
Greek and Roman to study humanities (grammar, history,
poetry and rhetoric). These scholars were called
humanists
{A humanist approach to study included critical analysis of
material} everything was meticulously investigated
Humanists believed it was important to understand how
things worked, to have an education and to lead a
meaningful life.
Most were Catholic who were committed to Christian
teachings, sometimes there was conflict between their
studies and their religion
Michelangelo’s Pieta
Michelangelo’s Pieta (detail)
Italian Renaissance Writers
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One of the first humanists was Francesco Petrarch, a
scholar and a poet
{Italian Renaissance writers reflected Greek and Roman
teachings} the study of their teachings came to be called
classical education
Another humanist, Niccolo Machiavelli, was set apart form
other humanists due to his lack of concern for
conventional morality. He argued in his essay The Prince
that rulers should only be concerned with power and
political success
Today some people refer to ruthless behavior to get ahead
as “Machiavellian”
Although these two little
guys are more popular
and widely seen all over
novelty items, they are a
part of a bigger work.
This is Rafael’s
Skystynska
Italian Renaissance Artists
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During the Renaissance, Italian artists created
some of the worlds greatest masterpieces
Renaissance painters created realistic scenes and
images. They paid special attention to proper
proportions.
Painters used a technique called perspective to
make their paintings so lifelike. They made objects
in the background smaller in order to give a flat
canvas depth
{Some magnificent artists from the Renaissance
include Giotto (JAWT-oh), Leonardo da Vinci,
Michelangelo, Rafael and Titian (TISH-uhn}
 Titian’s
The
Assumption
of the Virgin
Continued….
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Goitto according to legend painted a fly in one of his
paintings that looked so real, an observer tried to brush it
off the painting
Leonardo da Vinci was an architect, engineer, painter,
sculptor, and scientist. His work is considered superior due
to his attention to detail in all of these areas.
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican
and sculpted the famous David. He also wrote poetry and
helped designed St. Peters Basilica
Rafael was famous for his paintings of madonna's and his
depictions of the Virgin Mary
Titian was known for his sense of drama and his use of
rich colors. He was commissioned to the Holy Roman
Emperor making him one of the first painters to become
wealthy from his work
Every one has seen the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper so here are some of
my favorite da Vinci works you may not have seen
La Scapigliata
Self portrait
Da Vinci’s sketch of a flying machine
Lady with an Ermine
Two grotesque profiles confronted
Review
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Which approach to study included critical
analysis of material?
The Renaissance began in Italy because the
________ increased trade and brought them in
contact with Byzantine scholars
Italian Renaissance writers reflected whos
teachings?
increased trade and brought Italy in contact
with Byzantine scholars (who preserved
Greek and Roman ideas) as well as contact
with new ideas from where?
The End