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The MonaThe Mona

LisaLisa

the prototype of

the Renaissance

portrait

Chapter 12

Renaissance &Renaissance &

ReformationReformation1300 - 1600


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Unlike in Dark Ages or Gothic art, renaissance artists sought to imitate nature in

their works. Human beings became the focus of attention. Artists focused their

attention to detail and perspective.


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The architect Filippo Brunelleschi (BROO-nuhl-EHS-kee) was

inspired by the buildings ofclassicalRome to create a new architecture in

Florence.

He designed and build the Dome on the cathedralcalled the Duomo. 4

million bricks were used in the construction.


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The Duomo, a Renaissance Church inThe Duomo, a Renaissance Church in

Florence, Italy.Florence, Italy.Contains artwork by many important Renaissance Artists

Brunelleschis

Dome

Giottos Belltower


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Fresco a painting done on fresh, wet plaster with water-based paints.


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De Medici Family

Bankers

Patrons of the arts

Controllers of Florence

Godfathers

This family controlled

Florence politically,economically and

artistically.

Cosimo funded Brunelleschis dome.

Lorenzo DeMedici followed his grandfatherCosimo.


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Video: A Rebirth (3:26)Video: A Rebirth (3:26)


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The Italian RenaissanceThe Italian Renaissance The word renaissancerenaissance means rebirth.

The ItalianRenaissance,which spread to the restof Europe, occurred

between 1350 and 1550.

The rebirth was ofthe ancient Greekand Romanworlds.


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The Italian RenaissanceThe Italian Renaissance

Power of the church declines.

Society recovers fromplagues and instability of

Middle Ages

A new view of humannew view of humanbeingsbeings: emphasized

individual ability &worth emerge.


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Milan, Venice, Florence

3 Great Renaissance city-states

Flourished during

the crusades andcontinue shipping &trading.

Italy was a target for

invasion fromEuropeancountries.


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Video: Advances in Representation &Video: Advances in Representation &

Perspective (3:26)Perspective (3:26)

Advances_in_Representation_and_Perspective.wmv


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Luca CarlevarisLuca Carlevaris,,

The Pier & the Ducal PalaceThe Pier & the Ducal Palace

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Luca CarlevarisLuca Carlevaris,,

The Pier & the Ducal PalaceThe Pier & the Ducal Palace

P. 376P. 376


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MichelangeloMichelangelo

Two of his bestTwo of his best

known works:known works:

PietaPieta

DavidDavid


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Video: Michelangelo: The Early Years (3:31)Video: Michelangelo: The Early Years (3:31)


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PietaPieta

This famous workof art depicts the

body of Jesus on

the lap of hismother Mary after

the Crucifixion.


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Exterior of the Sistine Chapel


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Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel


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Video: Michelangelo: Ceiling of Sistine Chapel (2:49)


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The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo


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MichelangeloMichelangelo St. PetersSt. Peters


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St. Peters BasilicaSt. Peters Basilica

Burial Site of Saint Peter, oneof Jesus twelve apostles.

It occupies a "unique position"as one of the holiest sites andas "the greatest of allchurchesof Christendom."

Many popes buried there.

As a piece of architectureAs a piece of architecture it is regarded as the greatest ofit is regarded as the greatest ofits time.its time.

Michelangelo designed the dome.Michelangelo designed the dome.


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Inside St. Peters


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DavidDavid17 foot marble statue

portrays the

Biblical King Davidin the nude, at the

moment that he

decides to battle

with Goliath.


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Charles I endsthe Italian wars

Sacks Rome in

1527, pillagingthe town.

Spanish influencebecomes the dominateforce in Italy.


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3 Characteristics of the3 Characteristics of the

Italian RenaissanceItalian Renaissance

1. Secularism:notreligious

2. Individuality:

quest for perfection3. Humanism:Based on the studyof the classics ofGreece and Rome

Michealangelos tomb of Pope Julius II T

he Warrior Pope


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The Renaissance:

Emphasis on Individual

with freedom of choice and withhonor, you may fashion yourself in

whatever shape you shall prefer.-- Pico della Mirandola, Renaissance Philosopher, in

Oration on the Dignity of Man


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Renaissance SocietyRenaissance Society

Serfdom decreased with the decline of the manorial system.

Patricians- wealthy merchants

Burghers artisans/shopkeepers

Workers pitiful wages

Poor = 85 to 90% of thetotal Europeanpopulation, except in

highly urbancenters.


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Machiavelli:Machiavelli:

The PrinceThe Prince

A book about how toA book about how to

acquire and keepacquire and keep

political power.political power.

A prince should know

how to do evil, if that isnecessary.


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The ItalianBaldassare CastiglioneThe Book of the Courtier.

Nobles Should Have:Nobles Should Have:

Talent, Character, & Grace


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Characteristics of a NobleCharacteristics of a Noble

1. born, not made2. had to develop two basic

skills

a. military skills

b. classical education*

3. Needed to follow a certain

standard ofconduct

* Different from medieval

knight.

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