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The Renaissance was a transformative period in Europe from 1300 to 1600, marking a revival of classical art and learning after the Middle Ages. It emphasized humanism, where the potential and individuality of man became paramount. Artists and thinkers drew inspiration from classical texts, prioritizing realism and secular themes. The era produced influential figures like Machiavelli and Dante, supported by patrons from the nobility and merchant class. This cultural blossoming fostered education, art, and literature, redefining the human experience.
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What is the Renaissance? • Rebirth of art & learning in Europe between 1300-1600 • Classical heritage • Humanism
Classical Heritage • Emerging from Middle Ages • Focus on realism & classical texts • Leads to ideas of humanism
Humanism • “A man can do all things if he will.” • Potential, balance & individuality • Art, literature & religion
Patrons • Supporters of culture • Classical heritage & humanism • Nobles & merchants • Renaissance Man (& Woman)
Renaissance Man • educated • excellence • artists • rulers
Art & Learning • Ideas from classical heritage and humanism • Perspective • Secular
Art & Learning • Machiavelli • Dante • Vernacular
sources • www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/glo/renaissance/ • www.saaskschools.ca/curr_content/social9/caus/les3-6b.htm • www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Niccolo_Machiavelli • www.comp.dit.ie/dgordon/Lectures/Hum1/031203/03203ren.jpg • www.historyguide.org/intellect/machiavelli.html • www.who2.com/ask/dantealighieri.html