RENESSAINCE Period of rebirth o Ancient Greek and Roman knowledge o Revival of architecture and literature o New interest in worldly

y matters o Growing emphasis on human life and accomplishment Revival of Humanism o Revival of classical letters Literature Laws o Movement that emphasizes the potentials of men o Individualistic critical spirit of man Medici he patronizes the works of artist he understand their different characteristics Brunelleschi He sought knowledge in the old teachings of the Greek architecture Donatello His promotion of the sodomy. o Shift of emphasis from religious to secular or worldly matters Breaking the rules of the church Pirates stealing or paying clergies of the church to get ancient information Humanism o Classical revival of the ancient Roman and Greek civilizationprecede by modifications of medieval curricular and yearning for change that spread through medieval Europe o Stood for the view of life that, while devoutly accepted the existence of God, shared many intellectual attitudes of the pagan world o Interested in aesthetics, saw usefulness of knowledge of History, and was convinces that mans chief o

duty was to enjoy l=his life soberly and serve his community actively Men learned to accept doctrines but they did not think that it was the only source of guidance for useful and honourable life. medieval period and

Difference between renaissance period: Medieval Period

Learning was lacking in Italy, People were Vulgar in speech and ignorant in latin Scholars knew about men like virgil, ovid, Cicero, plate and Aristotle. Scholars copied and edited Greek and Roman books/Manuscripts Concerned with Eternity and Everlasting Life To Praise man was to praise God for man was the Creation of God Pre-occupied with searching their souls

Renaissance Period Mens minds were sharpened There was an attempt made to see the whole classical world as culture in its own right Ancient thoughts were used as reference on how men could live better and more responsible lives Humanists turned to Rome for Instructions about Law, Politics, arts and moral guidance Stressed earthly fulfilment rather than preparation of the paradise It had spiritual side, but reflected a society that was more interested in worldly matterspractical, self-conscious and ambitious Renaissance writers praised man himself as creator Emphasized the ability to think and act for himself , to produce works of art, to guide the destiny of others More intrigued with exploring their personalities

Filippo Brunelleschi A Florentine architect who completed the Santa Maria del Fiore. Patronized by Cosimo de Medici He discovered the painters could use mathematical laws in planning their pictures and this show perspective accurately o The impression of depth and distance on the flat surface of the painting

noted for his patronage of culture and the arts, liberally spending the family fortune (which his astute business sense considerably increased) to enrich Florence

Piero di Cosimo de Medici Son of cosimo de Medici He also continued the family's tradition of artistic patronage, including Gozzoli's fresco Procession of the Magi (in which are also present both of Piero's sons, Lorenzo and Giuliano, as well as Piero himself). His taste was more eclectic than that of his father, extending to Dutch and Flemish work. He also continued to collect rare books, adding many to the Medici collections. Although not as brilliant a banker as his father, he was able to keep things running smoothly during his tenure. He died in 1470, due to gout and lung disease, and is buried in the Church of San Lorenzo, next to his brother Giovanni. The tomb, created by Andrea del Verrocchio, was commissioned by his sons Lorenzo and Giuliano.

Donatello Was a famous sculptor who was also patronized by Cosimo de medici He created the David that displayed an intriguing subject He also promoted a forbidden subject, sodomy

Michelangelo Buonarroti a great sculptor an immensely skilled painter, poet and architect he admired ancient sculpture of the ancient greek and rome he sculptured Pieta o shows Mary holding the body of Jesus after the crucifixion He created plan for building the St. Peters chapel in Rome

Lorenzo de Medici Known as Lorenzo the Magnificent (Lorenzo il Magnifico) by contemporary Florentines, he was a diplomat, politician and patron of scholars, artists, and poets. Perhaps what he is most known for is his contribution to the art world, giving large amounts of money to artists so they could create master works of art. His life coincided with the high point of the early Italian Renaissance; his death marked the end of the Golden Age of Florence Was also a classical scholar, a skilled architect and talented poet who wrote in the style of the Petrarch.

Florence, Italy Cradle of Renaissance

Cosimo de Medici Alongside his father Giovanni de Medici and the rest of the Medici clan became active in politics of Florence and controlled the city for 300 years He founded the platonic academy in Florence he pretended to have little political ambition, and did not often hold public office. Aeneas Sylvius, Bishop of Siena and later Pope Pius II, said: "Political questions are settled in [Cosimo's] house. The man he chooses holds office...He it is who decides peace and war...He is king in all but name."

Pope Julius II A leading patron of the arts He called in Michelangelo to paint religious scenes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel He also asked him to sculpt him his pure marble tomb in which today he lies rested.

Leonardo da vinci A universal genius Had great curiosity and energy Famous works of Mona Lisa and The last supper He noted and drew many objects that sparked his interest He also studied the human body and dissected corpse and made careful drawings of the structure of muscles and bones He examined natural objects like birds wings, the vein of the leaf the leg of a horse with great attention to detail He was also an engineer, scientist and inventor, who was far ahead of his time. He recorded flying machines, submarines and machine guns

St. Peters Church Designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini Under direction of Pope Alexander VII

St. Peters Basilica Has the largest interior among all the other churches in the world and can hold up to 60, 000 people Papale de San Pietro in Vaticano