the renaissance and florence global history i: spiconardi
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The Renaissance and Florence
Global History I: Spiconardi
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Florence
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Florence Oligarchy Gained status & wealth through banking (Wall Street
of the Renaissance. Capital of the Italian Renaissance
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The Medici
What What does this does this painting painting suggest suggest
about the about the Medici Medici family?family?
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The Medici Connected and influential family Gained power through textiles and banking
Estimated to be the most wealthy family in Europe
Loaned money to monarchs and the Church At 40 % interest rates
Giovanni di Bicci de MediciFounder of the Medici Bank
Medici coat of arms; still seen on buildings in Florence today
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The Medici
In 1434 Cosimo de Medici becomes political boss of Florence For next 100 years the
Medici run Florence Patron of the arts 3 family members elected
pope (Leo X, Clement VII & Leo XI)
Catherine becomes Queen of France
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The Italian Renaissance Artists Florence was the home
to many of the great Renaissance artists Michelangelo Buonarotti Sandro Botticelli Donatello Raffaello Sanzio
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Italian Renaissance Artists Characteristics
Celebration of the human body Portraits of wealthy and politicians Glorified the Catholic Church & Christianity Greco-Roman mythology & themes
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Niccolò Machiavelli
Italian patriot Wanted a united northern
Italy One of the first modern
ambassadors Had political ambition
Wrote The Prince Detailed his views on what
makes a good leader & how to stay in power
Dedicated to the Medici family in hopes of gaining favor w/the powerful family