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TURN IN MAPS ON THE BLUE CHAIR BELOW

TURN IN MAPS ON THE BLUE CHAIR BELOW. Make sure your name is on it!. Italy, the Birthplace of the Renanissance. Chapter 1, Section 1. Setting the Stage…. The Effects of War and Plague Survivors wanted to celebrate life Questioned the power of the Church. What is a “Renaissance”?.

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TURN IN MAPS ON THE BLUE CHAIR BELOW

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  1. TURN IN MAPS ON THE BLUE CHAIR BELOW Make sure your name is on it!

  2. Italy, the Birthplace of the Renanissance Chapter 1, Section 1

  3. Setting the Stage… • The Effects of War and Plague • Survivors wanted to celebrate life • Questioned the power of the Church

  4. What is a “Renaissance”? • French for “rebirth” • Refers to revival of art and learning • Bring back the style of Ancient Greece and Rome

  5. 3 Reasons the Renaissance Starts in Italy

  6. 1. Economics THE GOOD • Crusades increases overseas trade • Increased trade leads to urbanization • More cities and more travel = more exchanging of ideas THE BAD • Plague kills most of the workers • Survivors demand a raise • Merchants can’t afford to expand the business • Merchants pursue other interests

  7. 1. Economics

  8. 2. Development of Outside Interests • Merchants become involved in politics • Belief in individual achievement • Medici family • Wealthy banking family • ruled Florence

  9. 3. Influence of Greece & Rome Don’t have to travel far for inspiration…

  10. Humanism & Secular Values • Focus on human potential • Quit trying to make classic texts agree with Christian values • Important to study the humanities: history, literature, and philosophy • No more self-denial • Patrons of the Arts • Art will focus on humans

  11. Renaissance Men & Women The Gents The Ladies Women were expected to inspire art, not create it. Should know the classics and be charming Little power or influence • All educated men should create art. • A “universal man” • Master every area of study • Should be witty, charming, good dancer, singer, musician, poet, skilled rider, wrestler, and swordsman

  12. Let’s Review… • What 3 advantages fostered the Renaissance in Italy? • How did humanism influence Renaissance ideas? • What are the similarities and differences between Renaissance men and women?

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