Renaissance

When did a money-based economy start in Europe? What time period did a money-based economy occur?

-Paper currency made its first appearance in Europe in the 17th century. Money based economy is a system or stage of economic life in which money replaces barter in the exchange of goods. Bank notes: 1661-1821. Development of banking spread from northern Italy throughout the Holy Roman Empire, and in the 15th and 16th century to northern Europe.

5. Explain Humanism?

Humanism, also known as Renaissance Humanism, was an intellectual movement embraced by scholars, writers, and civic leaders in 14th- and early-15th-century Italy. ... Humanism introduced a program to revive the cultural—and particularly the literary—legacy and moral philosophy of classical antiquity.

Explain the factors that led to the Renaissance?

Increased interaction between different cultures, the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts, the emergence of humanism, different artistic and technological innovations, and the impacts of conflict and death.

6. What did the artist Michelangelo create? What were some of his famous art pieces titled?

Michelangelo changed renaissance ideals by helping people view art and artists differently. The world began to recognize artists and their art as important additions to society. He impacted Europe by setting new standards for sculpting, painting, and poetry, He was one of the most effective people in art and sculpting. Michelangelo's most famous works have to be his Pieta, his sculpture of David, the last judgment, and his painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, both of which reside in Italy.

Define the artistic technique of perspective?

Michelangelo changed renaissance ideals by helping people view art and artists differently. The world began to recognize artists and their art as important additions to society. He impacted Europe by setting new standards for sculpting, painting, and poetry, He was one of the most effective people in art and sculpting. Michelangelo's most famous works have to be his Pieta, his sculpture of David, the last judgment, and his painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, both of which reside in Italy.

4. Why were Italian cities wealthy from the Renaissance?

The Italian city-states Milan, Venice, and Florence were so prosperous because they were the main centers of trade because of expansion during the Middle Ages. Events such as the Crusades allowed for merchants to sell more of their items, and this high demand enabled them to set up more trading ports.

RENAISSANCE

The Renaissance was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic "rebirth" following the Middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art.

3. Why did the Renaissance start in Italy? What were geographic reasons for this?

The Renaissance was a rebirth of ancient Greek and Roman thinking and styles, and both the Roman and Greek civilizations were Mediterranean cultures, as is Italy. The best single reason for Italy as the birthplace of the Renaissance was the concentration of wealth, power, and intellect in the Church. All the historical remains and relics of the Roman Empire were to be found in Italy.

Name the 2 classical civilizations from which the Renaissance artists took inspiration? During the Renaissance, which two classical civilizations did the Italians look to for their inspiration?

They looked at the culture of ancient Greece and Rome.