The Renaissance Begins
The Renaissance was a period in Europe that occurred from about...
1300 to 1600 C.E.
Why this type of art Classical might have been created?
Classical art was created during the Classical Period, which lasted roughly 1500 years from 1000 BCE to 450 CE
How did merchants help to reawaken interest in classical culture?
Merchants played a crucial role in reviving interest in classical culture during the Renaissance by facilitating trade, cultural exchange, and patronage of the arts
How was most Renaissance art created?
Wealthy families paid artists to create their masterpieces
A flood of new ideas started with a renewed interest in...
Ancient cultures
Why this type Medieval might have been created?
To serve religious and educational purposes
Identify the primary factor from this section that led to the start of the Renaissance. Provide at least two supporting details that further explain how this led to the rebirth of classical culture and learning in Europe.
The primary factor that led to the start of the Renaissance was the rediscovery of classical antiquity, fueled by the rise of humanism and the growth of trade and commerce.
What were Renaissance city-states? How were they governed?
Renaissance city-states were independent and powerful cities in Italy, such as Florence, Venice, and Milan, each governed by unique political structures that often-included wealthy merchant families or elected councils
A philosophy that believed in the worth and potential of all individuals developed, called...
Humanism
Why this type of art Renaissance might have been created?
The Renaissance period was characterized by a renewed interest in the classical arts, a revival of classical learning, and a more individualistic view of humanity.
What are some reasons that relations between the East and West increased?
The Crusades, Marco Polo, Mongol conquests.
How did city-states in what is now Italy become so powerful?
Italian city-states grew wealthy through trade, banking, and industry.
Plants need soil, sunlight, and water to grow. In the diagram, what three things seem to be contributing to the growth of the Renaissance?
Humanism, Patronage, Secularism
Two style characteristics of each work of art in the Student Text (Classical)
Balance, harmony, and attention to detail characterize classical artworks.
List two results of the increase in trade in Europe.
Economic Growth, Spread of Ideas and Culture
What do you think the location of the roots of this "Renaissance plant" tells us about the relationship of the medieval and classical periods to the Renaissance?
The "roots" of the Renaissance plant symbolize the deep connections between the medieval and classical periods, illustrating how both eras provided the cultural and intellectual foundation for the Renaissance.
Two style characteristics of each work of art in the Student Text (Medieval)
Historians divide medieval art into several overlapping periods and styles
What is one reason for the flowering of culture during the Renaissance?
The growth of trade and commerce