Renaissance+and+Reformation

Renaissance and Reformation 1350-1600 AD   The Renaissance was a rebirth in Greek and Roman Classical Culture. It was the death of the Middle Ages and beginning of Modern Times. Italy was the cultural center of Europe. Florence was the cultural center of Italy. It was once said that "Athens has migrated to Florence!" Medici was the leading family of Florence. Giovanni Medici was credited with starting the Renaissance of Europe with building projects in Florence in 1397. Lorenzo Medici also known as The Magnificent ruled Florence from 1469 to 1492.

Humanities was the basis of the Renaissance. It included grammar, history, poetry, and art. Latin was the key language of the period. The Ren Man was a well rounded individual. The motto of Renaissance was "Men can do all things well." Francesco Petrarch was the father of Italian Humanism. He searched for old Latin manuscripts across Europe. Art peaked during the High Renaissance. Realism is art representing natural life. The most know person during the Renaissance was Leonardo da Vinci. He was an artist, philosopher, and scientist. He painted the most famous painting in the world of Mona Lisa.

The Reformation was a religious revolution with the Catholic Church. The causes of the Reformation was lost confidence in church leadership, extravagent wealth of church, corruption, and indulgences. Martin Luther was the leader of the Reformation. He was a German Monk who taught at University of Wittenberg. He wrote the 95 thesus' in 1517 that denounced granting of indulgneces and criticized the pope.

Quotes by Nicolo Machiavelli: "It is safer to be feared than loved!" "End justifies the means!"

5 Key People  1. Martin Luther- leader of the Reformation  2. Leonardo da Vinci- Ren Man and an artist  3. Giovanni Medici- credited with starting the Renaissance  4. Isabella d' Este- The first lady of the world  5. William Shakespeare- greatest writer of the Renaissance

5 Key Terms  1. Renaissance- rebirth  2. Realism- art representing natural life  3. Ren Man- well rounded individual  4. Humanities- basis of Renaissance  5. Utopia- imaginary ideal society

5 Links  1. Overview of the Renaissance and Reformation  2. It is about Leonardo da Vinci  3. It is about Michelangelo  4. It is about the Western Schism  5. Detailed description of the Reformation media type="custom" key="11414714"



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