1300s to 1600s Renaissance is the French word for “rebirth”

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1 1300s to 1600s Renaissance is the French word for “rebirth”

2 Renaissance The period characterized by a rebirth of interest in the Greek and Roman worlds after the decline of intellect and culture during the Middle Ages. The everyday lives of Europeans were dramatically affected.

3 The Renaissance was marked by great scientific and artistic achievements
Rediscovery of classical literature Reading for pleasure Reading by merchants, nobles, as well as kings and religious leaders Curiosity and quest for knowledge People began to study and question just for the sake of knowledge and enjoyment education used in businesses and trade

4 The Renaissance was marked by great scientific and artistic achievements
Significant developments in art, literature, science, math, philosophy, and religion, government, and politics Printing press – made it possible to have more copies of books than ever before Famous Figures Michelangelo - Sistine Chapel Leonardo DaVinci - Mona Lisa William Shakespeare Petrarch – 1st Modern Poet fascinated by classic writers Rene Descartes - “I think, therefore I am.” Johannes Gutenberg - Printing Press

5 Where and How Did It Start?
Started in Italy between 1300 and 1350 and spread throughout Europe Crossroads of the trade routes through the Mediterranean Sea Influenced by humanism emphasizes the worth of the individual believed it was possible to improve society through classical education depended on teachings from ancient texts and emphasized poetry, history, influential writings, and moral philosophy

6 What else happened? Merchants had more money and wanted to display their wealth Hired artists to paint and commemorate the families Changes in government and politics European territories became unified countries under one ruler Spain, England, France