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Understanding the Characteristics of the Renaissance: A Historical Analysis

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This document analyzes key characteristics of the Renaissance period, emphasizing individualism, humanism, and secularism. It highlights the economic growth of city-states like Florence, Venice, and Milan as pivotal to the Renaissance's development. The influence of the Medici family in banking and arts, as well as the political fragmentation that prevented Italian unification, sheds light on the era's complexity. Readers are encouraged to examine primary sources, such as works by Francesco Guicciardini and Francesco Petrarch, to gain insights into the cultural and political atmosphere of Renaissance Italy.

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  1. 413-422-Recognize fact and opinion in a document. -Describe the characteristics of the Renaissance.

  2. A business man had just turned off the lights in the store when a man appeared and demanded money. The owner opened the cash register. The contents of the cash register were scooped up, and the man sped away. A member of the police force was notified promptly.

  3. Analyzing Primary Source Documents Read over the following document and answer the questions: The History of Florence, Francesco Guicciardini 1. What does the document describe? 2. Any opinion in the document? 3. What does this tell us about the period? A Letter to Posterity, Francesco Petrarch 1. What does the document describe? 2. Any opinion in the document? 3. What does this tell us about the period?

  4. The Italian Renaissance • Renaissance - A rebirth of interest in learning between 1300-1500s. • Economic growth was the basis of the Renaissance. • Venice, Genoa, and Milan grew rich on commerce. • Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance as a banking center controlled by the Medici family.

  5. Renaissance Florence A Florence Bank 1252 – first gold florins minted The Wool Factoryby Mirabello Cavalori, 1570

  6. Lorenzo the Magnificent Cosimo de Medici 1478 - 1521 1517 - 1574

  7. Political Organization of Italy • Communes – northern Italy, wealthy merchant class • and guild members won independence from local lords • in the 1100s. • Popolo – those excluded from wealthy class rebelled, • establishing Republics instead of communes (1200s). • Signori – one man rulers/despots ruled individually AND • Oligarchies – rule by the wealthy merchant aristocracy • both replaced republics by 1300s. • Princely courts – by 1400s the oligarchies expanded • to create these which were the space where they • ruled from as a way to show off their wealth.

  8. Political Organization of Italy • Why didn’t Italy grow into a unified state? • Strong patriotism and competition between • city-states prevented political centralization. • Venice, Milan, Florence, Papal States, Naples. • This helped create a “balance of power” and • develop the start of modern diplomacy. • Easy targets since city-states were not united: • 1494 Milan asked for help from Charles VIII • of France when Florence and Naples invaded. • 1508 French Prince Louis XII and German • Emperor Maximilian invade Venice. • 1527 Holy Roman Emperor Charles V sacked Rome.

  9. Characteristics of the Renaissance: 1. Emphasis on Individualism • Writers stressed individual person- • ality, greatness and achievement • in contrast to the old medieval • ideal of Christian humility. Batista Sforza & Federico de Montefeltre: The Duke & Dutchess of Urbino. (1465.) 2. Humanism • Revival of interest in Classic Culture, archaeology, ancient • manuscripts and the study of Latin classics – called “Humanism”. 3. Secularism * Focuses on the world rather than the spiritual or eternal.

  10. Lorenzo Valla Giovanni Boccaccio Francesco Petrarch Mirandola Pope Julius II

  11. Study Tips • Re-read or skim over the chapter. • Dedicate time each night to read and study in a quiet place, free of distractions (about 1 hour per night) • Use your syllabus to identify terms and objectives listed and make flashcards. • Study your notes. • Take the online practice test on the Goldfield website. • Read the chapter summary and review at the end of the chapter. • Review the chapter headings and rephrase into a question.