Renaissance means rebirth
The renaissance began a period of renewed interest and engagement with “classical” (Ancient Greece and Rome learning, culture, literature, art, style, etc.
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Renaissance
“renaissance” means rebirth
The renaissance began a period of renewed interest and engagement with “classical”
(Ancient Greece and Rome learning, culture, literature, art, style, etc.
Timeline 1350 to 1620 AD
Cultural bridge between middle ages and modern history.
Origin in Florence, Italy.
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Humanism
• Celebrated the individual
• Emphasize the abilities and
accomplishment of human being.
• Humanist believed people were capable
of great things and placed a great values
on education .
• Above all, Humanists pushed for the
genius of man- the unique and
extraordinary ability of the human mind.
• Humanists believe that it is important to
transcend to the afterlife with a perfect
mind and body. Which could be attained
with education
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Art
Realism
Three Dimensional
Balanced and order
Classical Style
Development of high realist perspective
Painters studied light, shadow and human
anatomy
Depict themes of everyday life
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Science
The rediscovery of ancient text and the
invention of printing democratize learning
and allowed for faster preparation of ideas
Navigation and geography
The Introduce of latitude lines on maps made
it easier for navigators to find their way.
Discovery of new ocean.
Music
Music for entertainment
Religion
Desire to reform churches
Martine Luther published the 95 theses,
which criticized the church and exposed its
corruption – this led to reformation.