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The Renaissance

The Renaissance. 1300s-1600s. What is the Renaissance?. Renaissance - A French word for “rebirth” It is used to describe the rebirth of interest in learning and the arts in Europe at the end of the Middle Ages Europeans made great advances in the fine arts, literature, and science.

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The Renaissance

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  1. The Renaissance 1300s-1600s

  2. What is the Renaissance? • Renaissance- A French word for “rebirth” • It is used to describe the rebirth of interest in learning and the arts in Europe at the end of the Middle Ages • Europeans made great advances in the fine arts, literature, and science

  3. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) • Born in Florence, Italy. This was considered the center of the Renaissance movement • He was a great painter, sculptor, architect, and an engineer.

  4. Leonardo da Vinci’s Inventions • Flying Machine: • Armored Car: • Machine Gun: • Parachute: • Giant Crossbow:

  5. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) • His most famous paintings are the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, both masterpieces.

  6. Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564): • Also from Florence, Italy • He was a painter, sculptor, architect, and poet • Many consider him the greatest artist of all-time

  7. Quiet- Making little or no noise

  8. Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564): • He was also hired by Pope Julius II to paint events from the Bible on the walls and ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome.

  9. Nicholas Copernicus (1473-1543) • A mathematician and astronomer • His views on science and astronomy placed him in direct opposition with the church • He discovered that the earth revolved around the sun

  10. Renaissance Crash Course!

  11. Group 1 • Where does the word “Renaissance” come from and what does it mean?

  12. Group 2 • What city was considered to be the center of the Renaissance movement?

  13. Group 3 • The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world. Which artist created this painting?

  14. Group 4 • Who was hired by Pope Julius II to paint the Sistine Chapel?

  15. Group 5 • What did Nicholas Copernicus discover that conflicted with what the Catholic Church believed?

  16. Word of Advice • Write a letter to next year’s 6th graders and give them some advice about what to expect in social studies class and at Piedmont • If you have time, illustrate your letter • I will be passing these out next year on the first day of school to my new 6th graders

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