THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE

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THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE CHAPTER 6
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RENAISSANCE

• Rebirth literal meaning
• 1350-1700
• Birthplace city of Florence
• Philosophical and artistic movement
• Renewed interest in Greek and Roman literature
• Emphasis on the power of human reason

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CAUSES

• Italy crossroads for trade
• Crusades
• Contact with Asia and Africa
• Old ideas Greek-Roman
• New ideas medicine and science

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Medici Family

• Wealthy banking family
• Florence
• Ruled the city-state of Florence
• Patron of the Arts
• Lorenzo de Medici
• The Magnificent

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HUMANISTS

• Studies classical
• Greek and Roman Literature
• Emphasized education
• Critical approach to learning
• Patronize the arts
• Display talent poets, scientists, literature

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ITALIAN WRITERS

• Francesco Petrarch (1304-1374)
• Father of Humanism
• Sonnets to Laura
• Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)
• The Prince
• Baldassare Castiglione (1478-1529)
• The Courtier

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MACHIAVELLI

• 1469-1527
• Diplomat, historian
• How govt actually worked
• Ruler concern with power and political success
• HOW?

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RENAISSANCE ARTIST

• Giotto, Masaccio, Brunelleschi
• Donatello
• Leonardo
• Rapheal
• Michelangelo