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An overview of the renaissance era, focusing on its birthplace in italian city-states like florence, milan, and venice. It highlights key figures such as leonardo da vinci and michelangelo, their notable works, and the impact of the medici family. The document also discusses the role of humanism, greek and roman culture, and the invention of the printing press by johannes gutenberg in shaping the renaissance. Architectural examples like il duomo and st. Peter's basilica are also included.
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Renaissance
means "rebirth", an era which emphasizes education, art and critical thinking.
city-state
a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.
Florence, Italy
Italian city-state was the birthplace of the Renaissance, center of Renaissance banking
Milan
Italian city-state- manufactured weapons and silk in Renaissance Italy
Venice
Italian city-state- port city and manufactured glass in Renaissance Italy
Medici Family
rich banking family in Florence and controlled the government also.
Humanism
a way of thinking and learning that stresses the importance of human abilities and actions.
Greek and Roman Culture & Achievements
Humanists studied these cultures of the past during the Renaissance.
realism
idea to paint and sculpt subjects realistically. It involves a number of techniques that make the subjects and background look like they would in real life.
Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci painting of Jesus and his disciples.
Renaissance Man
a person with many talents or areas of knowledge. Leonardo da Vinci was described as this during the Renaissance.
Michelangelo
Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, poet, engineer, and architect; famous works include the mural on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the sculpture of the David
David
sculpture and statue by Michelangelo of the male Biblical hero
Pieta
sculpture by Michelangelo representing Mary mourning over the body of the dead Christ.
Sistine Chapel
the church in the Vatican where Michelangelo painted the ceiling
fresco painting
The art of painting on fresh, moist plaster with pigments dissolved in water
Botticelli
Italian Renaissance painter who painted members of the Medici family and religious figures including Jesus' Mother Mary.
Johannes Gutenberg
Inventor of the printing press, Gutenberg Bible and movable type.
il Duomo
Cathedral in Florence, Italy - Example of Renaissance architecture
St. Peter's Basilica
Church in the Vatican City inside of Rome - Example of Renaissance architecture.
Marco Polo
Italian explorer who wrote about his travels to Central Asia and China.
