renaissance

Bellwork 1/14/2016

• “The person who lives life fully, glowing with life’s energy, is the person who lives a successful life.” ~Daisaku Ikeda

• 1. Do you agree with this quote?• 2. What is your definition of “successful life”?

• You need a sheet of notebook paper for today’s assignment: The Renaissance

A. Renaissance basics

1. Where did it begin: Northern Italy2. When: mid 1300s (the end of the Middle

Ages/Dark Ages)3. Why Northern Italy: trade brought money

and ideas into city states like Florence and Venice.

B. Renaissance ideas

1. Literally means “rebirth”– Fascinated with the ancient world (Greeks and

Romans)2. Petrarcha (aka Petrarch): 1304-1374– Poet and philosopher– Read ancient texts, tired of the Medieval

theology– Humanism: humans are ALL capable of

greatness, follow one’s interests

3. Humanist Moral Philosophers• values/ehtical PLUS enjoyment: people

could live a morally virtuous life while participating in the world.

C. Changes to art

1. Art became more realistic with brighter colors and natural human poses

2. Use of individual portraits

3. Move from religious themes to Greek and Roman themes

4. Linear perspective=3D

D. Medici

• Use the internet to research the Medici family1. Where did they live?2. How did they become rich?3. How did the contribute to the success of the

Renaissance?

E. architecture

1. Describe the influence of Romans on Renaissance architecture (what can be seen in Ren. Architecture?)

2. What piece of architecture is Burnelleschi known for?

F. Key people (for each of the following-what was their contribution to the Renaissance/what are they famous for)

1. Michelangelo2. Donatello3. Leonardo DaVinci4. Raphael5. Erasmus6. Dante Alighieri7. Johannes Gutenberg

G. Culture (for each, summarize during the Renaissance era/give a few examples)

1. Entertainment2. Rich vs Poor clothing3. Religion