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Monday, September 24, 2011
• Essential Question: Where did the
Renaissance begin and how did the
ideas of the Renaissance spread?
• Standard: SSWH9 The student will
analyze the change and continuity in
the Renaissance and Reformation.
• A. Explain the social, economic and
political changes that contributed to
the rise of Florence and the ideas of
Machiavelli
Monday, September 26, 2011
1. Bell work: What did you learn about the
Middle Ages?
2. Unpack Standard 9
3. Notes: The Renaissance
4. Reading Assignment: The students will read
and discuss answer to questions about
Machiavelli and The Prince.
5. Writing Assignment: Write an essay about
the Renaissance and explain the social,
economic and political ideas that defined
the age.
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Where did the Renaissance begin and how
did the ideas of the Renaissance spread
(Florence)?
What were the social, economic and political
ideas of the Renaissance (define Renaissance,
know and understand the importance of
patronage, identify Niccolo Machiavelli)?
• Make sure that the date is in the upper
corner and the title is across the top.
• You will need to pay attention. The notes I
will show you are only ½ of the answers.
The other half comes from what I say.
• You will need these notes at the end of class.
• You may only do my class work. You should
have paper and a writing utensil.
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An age in European
History between 1300
and 1500
humanity returns to a
classical civilization.
Changes took place in
many areas:
– Social
– Economic,
– Political
• It began in Italy around 1360 and spread to Northern
Europe in the mid-1400’s
1. Roman Heritage
2. Rich and
independent
city-states
3. The Patrons: The Medici Family
• Where did the Renaissance begin and
how did the ideas of the Renaissance
spread (Florence)?
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What were the social, economic and
political ideas of the Renaissance
(define Renaissance, know and
understand the importance of
patronage, identify Niccolo
Machiavelli)?
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Social Values:
– The Renaissance Attitude
• A secular world view:
• Education was important
• A renewed interest in answering “Why”.
• Achievement was celebrated!!!!!
• These ideas only applied to the Upper and
Middle Class Man
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Economics Values
– Money was now important: Buy things,
Positions, Power!
– If you had money, you had power
– Patronage
• The idea that a rich person was suppose
to use their money to support art,
architecture, literature, and education
• An artist who worked for a patron was
required to make his patron look good.
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Politics
– purely secular. No religious influence.
– The wealthy merchant families and
Kings used their money to rule their
areas.
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Where did the Renaissance begin and how
did the ideas of the Renaissance spread
(Florence)?
What were the social, economic and political
ideas of the Renaissance (define Renaissance,
know and understand the importance of
patronage, identify Niccolo Machiavelli)?
“The Ends
Justify the
Means”
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
• Essential Question: What was meant by
the term “Renaissance Man” and how did
Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo fit
this term?
• Standard:SSWH9 The student will analyze
change and continuity in the Renaissance
and Reformation.
b. Identify artistic and scientific
achievements of Leonardo da Vinci, the
“Renaissance man,” and Michelangelo.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011:
Agenda
• Bell work: What was Machiavelli's view on
government?
• Read excerpt from the “Prince” and
discuss
• Essay on social, political and economic
values of the Renaissance.
• Notes: The Renaissance Man
• Discuss the art of Leonardo Da Vinci and
Michelangelo
• Identify the Renaissance and explain the
social, economic and political ideas that
defined this age.
The “Renaissance Man”
A universal man who has many talents. (Ex:
write, sing, dance, produce art, and sword
fight)
– Highly educated
– Expert in your field
– Man of achievement
Leonardo Da Vinci
• Talents in engineering, human anatomy,
mathematical experiments and art.
• Scientific achievements included
http://www.leonardo-da-vinci-biography.com/da-vinci-helicopter.html
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Study human body – muscle and bones
Designed hundreds of machines- airplane
and submarine
• Artistic achievements included
http://www.leonardo-da-vinci-biography.com/leonardo-da-vinci-painting.html
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The Mona Lisa
The Last Supper
Michelangelo
a. Talented architect, sculptor, painter, poet,
and engineer of the Italian Renaissance
b. Greatest architectural achievement
a. designed the dome at St. Peter’s Cathedral
in Rome
i. Sculpture of David
ii. Mural of the Sistine Chapel
iii. Sculpture of “Pieta” – Mary holding the Crucified
Jesus
Pieta
• Look at the following pictures. Answer:
• What do these pictures tell us about
Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo?
• What are your 3 favorite works of art?
Why?