The Renaissance Period

Ryan McCann, Amanda Ritter, Ashlyn Gray, Hannah Ellers, Jenae

Cox, Ciani Welch

Background Information

• Renaissance defined as “rebirth” or “a reconstruction”– It is known as the rise of the modern world.

• More artistic freedom and individualism developed.

• Areas most affected by this new wave of culture…– Italy– England (Britain)

Italy• Led to city-states• During 1400’s and 1500’s• Was caused be the constant uncertainty of

economics, politics and history• There was growth in cultural and social

experiments which formed a new culture• Most of the greatest inventions and ideas

emerged in the times of great insecurity.• Usury (lending money at interest) was

considered mortal sin; would guarantee damnation

• Social Classes developed

Leonardo Da Vinci• Epitomized the genius and diversity of achievements that we

associate with the Italian Renaissance. • Anatomist, engineer, mathematician, naturalist and

philosopher, as well as a painter, sculptor and architect. • Achievements

– “Last Supper” painting– He sketched the first parachute, first helicopter, first aeroplane,

first tank, first repeating rifle, swinging bridge, paddle boat and first motor car. Da Vinci designed machines of war as well. He was one of the first artists to sketch outdoor portraits. Da Vinci was a sculptor and designer of costumes. He was also a mathematician and a botanist

– Mona Lisa, (1404) which was famous for her mysterious smile when piano music played.

Michelangelo

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