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THE RENAISSANCE
An Introduction
Q U E S T I O N S T O C O N S I D E R …
What does the word ‘renaissance’ mean?
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Why did the Renaissance begin?
How do we know about the
Renaissance?
BACKGROUND
During the Renaissance there was a rebirth of
learning and art throughout much of Europe.
The Renaissance began during the late Middle
Ages.
It lasted from approximately 1450 to 1650.
It began in Italy and spread to other northern
European countries.
RENAISSANCE BEGINNINGS IN ITALY
During this time Italy had been the home of the
ancient Roman civilisation.
Roman ruins such as the Colosseum inspired some
Italians to learn more about ancient Rome.
The Italian language is based on Latin, which made it
easier for Italians to study the manuscripts of ancient
Roman writers such as Cicero and Julius Caesar.
Italy was divided into several city-states.
Can you name any of these places?
The rulers of these city-states wanted to show off their great
wealth and were very interested in the arts.
They employed famous artists, sculptors and architects to decorate
their various palaces and towns.
These wealthy rulers were know as patrons of the arts.
Their support of the arts and the artists was vital to the
Renaissance.
CAN YOU NAME THESE CITIES?
SUMMARY
Why did the
renaissance
begin in Italy?
Ruins of
Ancient Rome
Wealth of
Italian rulers.
City-states
MEDIEVAL VS RENAISSANCE
MEDIEVAL ART
RENAISSANCE ART
LEONARDO DA VINCI1452-1519
Leonardo da
Vinci (1452-1519)
inventor
painter
All-round genius
THE VIRGIN ON THE ROCKS
THE LAST SUPPER
THE MONA LISA
WHO IS THIS??
LEONARDO’S MIRROR WRITING
RENAISSANCE SCULPTURE
Renaissance
Sculpture
Usually statues or upon flat surfaces. Images
from the Bible or
Greek/Roman
Legends.
Very realistic.
Michelangelo and
Donatello are
examples of famous sculptors.
MICHELANGELO
THE PIETA
DAVID
ST. PETER’S BASILICA
THE CREATION OF ADAM
THE SISTINE CHAPEL
THE RENAISSANCE OUTSIDE OF ITALY
The Renaissance spread to England,
France, the Netherlands and Germany from
1500 onwards.
This is often known as the Northern
Renaissance.
Artists from these countries visited
Italy to see what the Italian artists were
doing.
They worked with the Italian artists
and began to learn new skills.
These artists were able to bring these
skills back home.
THE ARNOLFINI WEDDING POTRAIT ( JAN VAN EYCK)
THE NIGHT WATCH (REMBRANT VAN RI JN)
RENAISSANCE LITERATURE
The importance of
printing
Cheaper Books were
made available. New Ideas
spread quickly through reading these books.Standard
versions of European languages emerged.
More people now wanted to learn to read and
write.
Books and documents were first written in
Latin.
But most people could not understand
Latin.
When printing was invented, printers
wanted to make more money by selling more
books.
They decided to print books in the spoken
language of the people.
This process was known as printing in the
Vernacular.
THE RENAISSANCE PRODUCED MANY GREAT VERNACULAR WRITERS…
PETRARCH
CERVANTES
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE