The document discusses key aspects of the Italian Renaissance between 1350-1550 CE. It highlights the rebirth of ideas from ancient Greece and Rome, the decline of the church's power, and the emergence of emphasizing individual ability and worth. It also mentions several important Renaissance artists like Michelangelo and their famous works, as well as the influence of Humanism and secularism during this period.

1. The Mona Lisa the prototype of the Renaissance portrait Chapter 12 “Renaissance & Reformation” 1300 - 1600

3. The Duomo, a Renaissance Church in Florence, Italy. Contains artwork by many important Renaissance Artists Brunelleschi’s Dome Giotto’s Belltower

4. A Rebirth

5. The Italian Renaissance The word renaissance means rebirth.  The Italian Renaissance, which spread to the rest of Europe, occurred between 1350 and 1550.  The rebirth was of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.

6. The Italian Renaissance Power of the church declines.  Society recovers from plagues and instability of Middle Ages  A new view of human beings : emphasized individual ability & worth emerge.

7. The Italian Renaissance Milan, Venice, Florence – 3 Great Renaissance cities  Flourished during the crusades and continue shipping & trading.  Italy was a target for invasion from European countries.

9. Advances in Representation & Perspective

10. Luca Carlevaris , The Pier & the Ducal Palace P. 376 http://www.artunframed.com/images/artmis2/carlevaris99.jpg

11. Michelangelo Two of his best known works: Pieta David

12. Pieta This famous work of art depicts the body of Jesus on the lap of his mother Mary after the Crucifixion.

13. Michelangelo: The Early Years

14. St. Peter’s Basilica Burial Site of Saint Peter, one of Jesus’ twelve apostles. It occupies a "unique position" as one of the holiest sites and as "the greatest of all churches of Christendom." Many popes buried there. As a piece of architecture – it is regarded as the greatest of it’s time.

16. Michelangelo – St. Peter’s

17. David 17 foot marble statue portrays the Biblical King David in the nude, at the moment that he decides to battle with Goliath.

18. Michelangelo – Sistine Chapel

19. The Italian Renaissance Charles I ends the Italian wars  Sacks Rome in 1527, pillaging the town.  Spanish influence becomes the dominate force in Italy.

20. Renaissance Part II

21. The Italian Renaissance Secularism : not religious  2. Individuality : quest for perfection  3. Humanism : Based on the study of the classics of Greece and Rome