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Chapter Outline
1. The Visual Record: A Civic Procession
2. Renaissance Society
3. Renaissance Art
4. Renaissance Ideals
5. The Politics of the Italian City-States
1. The Visual Record: A Civic Procession
What was the Renaissance?
What was the Renaissance, and where did it begin?
Italy
Italian Cities
Urban Societies
Major Trading Centers
Secular
Moved away from life in the church
Focuses more on material objects and enjoying life
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The Renaissance was a time of renewal
Renaissance means rebirth and Europe was recovering from the Dark ages and the plague.
People had lost their faith in the church and began to put more focus on human beings.
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2. Renaissance Society
What is the social foundation of the Italian Renaissance?
(P. 212-213) A growing sense of civic pride and individual plishment were underlying characteristics of the Italian Renaissance, ...
The Renaissance produced new ideas that were reflected in the arts, philosophy, and literature.
Patrons, wealthy from newly expanded trade, sponsored works which glorified city-states in northern Italy. Education became increasingly secular.
Medieval art and literature focused on the Church and salvation
Renaissance art and literature focused on individuals and worldly matters, along with Christianity.
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Renaissance Artists embraced some of the ideals of Greece and Rome in their art
They wanted their subjects to be realistic and focused on humanity and emotion
New Techniques also emerged
Frescos: Painting done on wet plaster became popular because it gave depth to the paintings
Sculpture emphasized realism and the human form
Architecture reached new heights of design
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Born in 1475 in a small town near Florence, is considered to be one of the most inspired men who ever lived
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David
Michelangelo created his masterpiece David in 1504.
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