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The Transformation of Florence: From Plague to Renaissance

As a historian in late 14th-century Florence, I witness the city's remarkable transformation from the devastation of the Black Death to the flourishing of art, culture, and commerce during the Renaissance. Just fifty years prior, my own grandfather fell victim to the plague, alongside 50,000 other citizens. Today, Florence shines as a beacon of beauty and intellect. This essay explores how the resurgence of wealthy trading cities, notable families like the Medicis, and renewed interest in art and literature fueled this rapid change, marking a pivotal moment in human history.

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The Transformation of Florence: From Plague to Renaissance

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  1. Do Now Imagine…You are a historian living in Florence, Italy, in the late 1300s. In your writing you describe the wonders of your city today. But the place was very different only about 50 years ago. At that time, the Black Death was sweeping through the city. In fact, your own grandfather was killed by the terrible disease. Some 50,000 of the city’s other citizens also died from the plague. Now, though, Florence is known for its beauty, art, and learning. Brainstorm on how your city could change so quickly?

  2. The Italian RenaissanceChapter 19 Section 1 • Big Idea: The growth of wealthy trading cities in Italy led to a rebirth of the arts & learning called the Renaissance

  3. Renaissance? • Renaissance- means “Rebirth” • Time period following the Middle Ages • Revived interest in Art & Literature • As well as an importance of Individuals

  4. The Beginning • Silk Road- • Connected China to Rome (1AD-200AD) • When Roman Empire fell, so did the Road • 1200s- Mongols took over China • Made roads safe to travel • Marco Polo (Venice) & his family traveled to China • His travels made Europeans curious about Asia

  5. Major cities in Italy • 1300s- Four Northern cities • Florence, Genoa, Milan, & Venice • These cities became great trading cities as well as manufacturing • Early 1400s- Medici family- powerfulbanking family with political power • Hired architects and artists to beautify Florence

  6. Review • Renaissance? • Who was Marco Polo? • Where were the cities in Northern Italy known for? • Medici Family?

  7. Class work / Homework • Handout Reading “The Italian Renaissance” #1-6 • Identify Key terms & People & Vocabulary builder (Section 1)

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