Renaissance

Renaissance

Rebirth of classical art, learning, and culture in Europe

Renaissance Origin

Italy, especially Florence, because of wealth, trade, Roman history, and wealthy patrons

Renaissance Goal

Revive classical learning and encourage achievements in art, knowledge, and culture

Medieval Art

Often emphasized religious symbolism and less realistic representations

Renaissance Art

Emphasized realism, perspective, anatomy, shading, and emotion

Patron

Wealthy person or organization that financially supports artists and scholars

Humanism

Focus on classical learning, human potential, and achievements

Individualism

Emphasis on personal talents and individual achievements

Secularism

Greater focus on worldly and nonreligious matters

Leonardo da Vinci

Painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper

Michelangelo

Sculpted David and painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling

Johannes Gutenberg

Developed movable type printing technology in Europe around 1450

Medici Family

Wealthy Italian family famous for supporting Renaissance artists and scholars