Renaissance

Renaissance - rebirth Rebirth of what?

Classical ideas, art, architecture, etc. Renaissance Europe had a renewed interest in the subjects of philosophy and history. Emphasized the importance of human reason rather than religion. Humanism Focus on literature and sciences.

Renaissance Art
Leonardo da Vinci - Mona Lisa

Renaissance Art
Michelangelo Ceiling of Sistine Chapel

Raphael School of Athens

Renaissance Art

Renaissance
William Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet

Johannes Gutenberg
Movable type press. An entire page could be printed at one time

Renaissance Effects the Economy

Growth of trade began a commercial revolution. Mercantilism wealth = power Joint stock companies a business in which a group of people invest together. The investors share profits and losses. Allowed investors to take fewer risks.