THE RENAISSANCE
1. The word ‘Renaissance’ means ………. The era prior to the R. is known as the
Dark Ages. The R. began in Italy during the 13th century. There are two principal
reasons for this
(i)
(ii)
Wealth (the importance of patrons)
fall of Constantinople (scholars fled); refer to Ptolemy’s map
2. In the R. there was a development of the arts in the widest sense of the word. This
development occurred in
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Painting,
Sculpture,
Literature
Architecture.
Cartography [map making]
Printing
[Give examples in the above four points]
3. Whilst the R started off in Italy it soon spread throughout Europe.
(i)
(ii)
Durer in Germany.
Shakespeare in England
[Prepare a short essay (14 marks) on both of the above]
4. Art: v. unrealistic; use of halo; mostly religious scenes but in R this changed
radically; realistic, bright colours, background, perspective, sfumato; non religious
scenes painted also now [Mona Lisa]. The church was still an important patron
however [refer to Michelangelo, Leonardo and Caravaggio and some of their religious
work].
5. Michelangelo [1475 – 1564]: La Pieta, David, Sistine Chapel
6. Leonardo Da Vinci [1452 – 1519] Last Supper, Mona Lisa,