When and where did the Renaissance start?
In the 15th C in Italy
What was the Renaissance?
It was a movement of development in many areas such as art, science, navigation, philosophy etc.
Name two artist of the Renaissance
Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Raphael...
What classical ideas influenced this movement?
Roman and Greek
Why was Constantinople important?
Path between Asia and Europe. Wealthy city as a consequence of trade. Huge library with the Roman and Greek manuscripts. Centre of learning
What invention made it possible the spread of new ideas?
The printing press
Who were the Medici?
A rich family of Florence they paid artists to develop art. (Noble patrons)
What aspects of art developed?
Painting, architecture, sculture
What were the new ideas that appeared and spread during the Renaissance?
Emphasis on people rather than of God. Man is born free. Humanism
