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Italy, the Birthplace of the

RenanissanceChapter 1, Section 1

Setting the Stage…

• The Effects of War and Plague– Survivors wanted

to celebrate life–Questioned the

power of the Church

What is a “Renaissance”?

• French for “rebirth”

• Refers to revival of art and learning

• Bring back the style of Ancient Greece and Rome

3 Reasons the

Renaissance Starts in Italy

1. Economics

THE GOOD• Crusades increases

overseas trade• Increased trade

leads to urbanization

• More cities and more travel = more exchanging of ideas

THE BAD• Plague kills most of

the workers• Survivors demand a

raise• Merchants can’t

afford to expand the business

• Merchants pursue other interests

1. Economics

2. Development of Outside Interests

• Merchants become involved in politics

• Belief in individual achievement

• Medici family–Wealthy banking

family– ruled Florence

3. Influence of Greece & Rome

Don’t have to travel far for inspiration…

Humanism & Secular Values• Focus on human

potential• Quit trying to make

classic texts agree with Christian values

• Important to study the humanities: history, literature, and philosophy

• No more self-denial• Patrons of the Arts• Art will focus on humans

Renaissance Men & WomenThe Gents

• All educated men should create art.

• A “universal man”• Master every area of study• Should be witty, charming,

good dancer, singer, musician, poet, skilled rider, wrestler, and swordsman

The Ladies• Women were expected

to inspire art, not create it.

• Should know the classics and be charming

• Little power or influence

Let’s Review…

• What 3 advantages fostered the Renaissance in Italy?

• How did humanism influence Renaissance ideas?

• What are the similarities and differences between Renaissance men and women?