Europe Before Transatlantic Travel Part 2 - Renaissance

Renaissance

• Renaissance - “rebirth”• Rebirth of what?– Classical ideas, art, architecture, etc.– Renaissance Europe had a renewed interest in the

subjects of philosophy and history.– Emphasized the importance of human reason rather

than religion.– Humanism – Focus on literature and sciences.

Renaissance ArtLeonardo da Vinci - Mona Lisa

Renaissance ArtMichelangelo – Ceiling of Sistine Chapel

Renaissance ArtRaphael – School of Athens

Renaissance

• William Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet

• Johannes Gutenberg– Movable type press.– An entire page couldbe printed at one time

Renaissance Effects the Economy

• Growth of trade began a commercial revolution.

• Mercantilism – wealth = power• Joint stock companies – a business in which a

group of people invest together. The investors share profits and losses. Allowed investors to take fewer risks.