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The Renaisssance

The Renaissance, spanning the 1300s to the 1600s, marked a significant cultural revival following the Dark Ages. This era was influenced by the plagues that ravaged Europe and the invention of Gutenberg's Printing Press around 1440. A renewed interest in classical studies emerged, giving rise to humanism, where writers such as Shakespeare, Marlowe, and More focused on human experiences rather than the afterlife. The visual arts flourished in Italy with renowned figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, introducing techniques such as perspective and chiaroscuro, forever changing the landscape of art and culture.

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The Renaisssance

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  1. The Renaisssance J.L. Ilsley High School English 12 Eras and Ages

  2. “Rebirth” – 1300s – 1600s • After the Dark Ages • After plagues ravaged Europe • Gutenberg’s Printing Press (Circa 1440) • Art, Literature, Philosophy, Science, Religion • Classical studies in Latin and Greek were rediscovered

  3. The Literature • HUMANISM – writers were more concerned with life in this world, rather than the afterlife. • Writers included Edmund Spenser, Thomas More, Thomas Kyd, Christopher Marlowe, and William Shakespeare.

  4. How Did Shakespeare Embody the Renaissance? • Classical Influences • Human/Personal stories • Focus on historical influences • Focus on the language of the people • Experimentation with language

  5. Renaissance Art • Artistically, the Renaissance began in Italy in the 1400s and 1500s. • Trade routes to the Middle East – influences • Florence – the de Medici family (Michelangelo, Da Vinci, etc)

  6. Renaissance Art continued • Classical focus • Humanist approach • Perspective and dimension used • Illusion of depth (aka foreshortening) • Contrast of light and dark imagery

  7. Let’s look at the Mona Lisa!

  8. In your row… • Read your article • As a group, discuss the Mona Lisa “mystery” that is addressed in the article • Study the painting closely • Present this mystery to the class, pointing out details on the painting

  9. Works Cited • http://arthistory.about.com/cs/leonardo/a/last_supper.htm • http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/ • http://www.talktalk.co.uk/reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0097743.html • http://www.michelangelo.com/buon/bio-index2.html • http://www.shakespeare-online.com/

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