The renaissance Flashcards
the french -rebirth
revival of classical learning ,wisdom,art,ancient values
key
-new awarness of the individual
-an awakened interest in the material wold and nature
-recovery of cultural heritage of ancient greece and rome
birtplace
italy-not united
why italy
1.thriving cities
2.wealthy merchant class
3. the classical heritage of greece and rome
Thriving cities
-overseas trade -growth of large city(states in N italy)
-urban citirs -trades and wealthy merchants
Wealthy merchant class
developed in each italian city -state (the medici)
the classical heritage of greece and rome
last supper , statue of david
important people
the medici family
the study of classsical texts led to
humanisn-movement that focuses on potential and achievments
patrons of the arts
church leaders-rome and other cities-huge amounts of money
reneissance painters used
perspective-3D on a flat surface
kalokagatia
painting with human bodies