Renaissance

Renaissance

Based in Italy (made up of city states).

Humanism - focus more on this world, not the afterworld. Ancient Rome and Greece = base of morals. Individualism- learning and human affairs should concern the individual.

Key Writers and Philosophers:

Leonard Bruni- studied under Chrysoloras. Translated Greek texts into Latin. Wrote history of Florence in Latin. *Most famous for his admiration of Cicero – the Roman statesman and model of civic virtue.

Lorenzo de Medici- Ruled Florence during its “Golden Age.” Advocates civic humanism, patron of the arts.

Niccolo Machiavelli- The Prince – how to be a good ruler.  Divide church and state, be virtuous, wise, courageous. Considered to be first modern political science.

Petrarch- known as the “Father of Humanism.” Popularized the notion that Italy was undergoing a period of stronger learning and individualism. Worked to revive a more pure form of latin.

Artists:

Donatello – revived free standing sculpture. Sculpted David – “imbued his forms with psychological detail and expression, representing Renaissance naturalism.”

Leonardo Da Vinci – Ideal “Renaissance Man.” Mona Lisa (Manlady), The Last Supper (dinner before crucifixion). A studier of sciences, including anatomy, and engineering. Introduced systematic observation.

Michelangelo- A painter (Last Judgement), a sculptor (Pieta), and architect (St. Peter’s Basilica Dome).

Raphael- School of Athens. Tribute to ancient Greece.

PRINTING PRESS!

Women’s role- stay at home and be a good housewife.

New painting ideas – Oil paintings, Perspective, focus on human body, revolved more around human than G-d, Symmetry and Order, New status (not just a craftsman, an arteeeest!)

Painting ideas apply to the time’s new ideas- FOCUS ON YOURSELF NOT G-d.