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