The Birth of the Italian The Birth of the Italian RenaissanceRenaissance

Mr. BarchettoNotes #6

RenaissanceRenaissance Definition:

a rebirth or revival.

~But Who, What, When, Where and Why?~~But Who, What, When, Where and Why?~ Who:Who: Europeans (more specifically Italy) What:What: Experienced revival of classical art, architecture, literature,

and learning. When:When: Beginning in the 1300’s and lasting to the 1600’s Where:Where: Began in Italy and spread across Northern Europe Why:Why: After the Middle Ages Europeans began changing the way

they thought.

Italy?:Italy?:Why Italy as the Rebirth of Europe Pt.1

Italy was the center of the greatest empire the world has ever seen The Roman Empire.The Roman Empire.

Italy?:Italy?:Why Italy as the Rebirth of Europe Pt.2-3

Wealth from trade and manufacturing, developed powerful Italian cities.

Remember Italy flourished during the Crusades

Success of Italian cities leads to a Powerful working class patrons of the arts.

Italy?:Italy?:Why Italy as the Rebirth of Europe Pt.4

Most importantly Italy was able to survive the Black Death & the Middle Ages!!!

A Time of Monumental ChangeA Time of Monumental Change Economic—Economic—

Rich get richer and more powerful

Cultural—Cultural— Crusades exposed Europeans to other cultures and ideas

Politically—Politically— the fall of Feudalism

Social—Social— Black Death changed the mindset of Europeans….

European Mindset ChangesEuropean Mindset Changes

MEDIEVAL VALUESMEDIEVAL VALUES highest good=salvation of your soul

Importance in: GOD

Religious Piety= Blind Faith (Non-Secular World)

withdrawal from world

Supernatural

Faith

RENAISSANCE VALUESRENAISSANCE VALUES Virtue in human achievement (like

Greeks)

Importance in: MAN (Individual)

Secularism= the world outside religion

participation and involvement in the world

nature or natural

Reason

Europe during the 1300-1400’sEurope during the 1300-1400’sWhy does Northern Renaissance take so long to develop?Why does Northern Renaissance take so long to develop?

ItalyItaly During the 14th Century

was experiencing the benefits of the early renaissance period

Rest of EuropeRest of Europe Was still restructuring

society after the Black Death

Why was the rest of Europe behind Italy?

Early Renaissance Analogy: Early Renaissance Analogy: Italy has a baby named “Early Renaissance”= RenneItaly has a baby named “Early Renaissance”= Renne Where is Renne living?Where is Renne living?

ItalyItaly

What does Renne and everychild need?What does Renne and everychild need? NuturingNuturing SupportSupport GuidanceGuidance

Where does this typically come from?Where does this typically come from? ParentsParents

Who are the “parents” of Renne?Who are the “parents” of Renne? Patrons- merchants, wealthy families, business owners, politicians, and Patrons- merchants, wealthy families, business owners, politicians, and

the church.the church.

Who does “Renne” represent in Italian society?Who does “Renne” represent in Italian society? The ArtistsThe Artists

Significance of The Italian PatronsSignificance of The Italian Patrons What is a Patron of the Arts:

One that supports an artists work; they become a sponsor or benefactor.

Why might powerful rulers and wealthy business people choose to become patrons of the arts during the Renaissance? Is it out of the niceness of their hearts?

Money can buy you a lot of things but what can’t it buy you? RESPECT! Patrons wanted to be respected, remembered, revered.

How does being a Patron help to achieve these things? Sanction Art Honoring God

Earn spot in heaven, appear to be a religious and honorable man

Sanction Art Honoring City Earn respect and admiration of the people

Sanction Art Honoring Family and Self Earn Immortality

Patrons provide artists with money and support

After centuries of support this small child (known as Renaissance) will grow. What do you think happens next? What will you do when you grow up?

What are the two reasons the Renaissance took over a century to move into the rest of Europe? Europe was not ready because they were still

recovering and restructuring society as a result of the Black Plague

The Renaissance needed time to mature and grow from the guidance and support of the patrons.