Wednesday and Thursday we will begin a study of the Renaissance. The Renaissance began in the 14th century in central & northern Italy with Florence being the most important city. We will discuss the origins and ideas central to the Renaissance as well as the major artists & writers. We will also examine in groups individual paintings looking for ideas & themes common to the Renaissance. Later we will examine how the Renaissance spread to northern Europe and the impact it had there. See below for links to the Powerpoint and assignments.

We will look at the development of the Renaissance in Italy and examine the characteristics of Renaissance ideas through the painting below Virgin with Chancellor Rolin by Jan Van Eck.

Introduction to the Renaissance Powerpoint

Renaissance Crossword