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The Renaissance The “Rebirth” of Civilization When was the Renaissance? Although it is hard to find an exact starting and ending date for the Renaissance, most scholars agree it lasts from c. 1350 – 1550. Where was the Renaissance? The Renaissance began in Florence and quickly spread to other parts of Italy, including Rome, Milan, and Naples. It later spread to N. Europe, including Flanders, the Dutch Republic, England, and parts of the HRE. Europe in 1550 What was the Renaissance? Renaissance, French word for rebirth What was reborn?? A “rebirth” of civilization A renewal of interest in classical (Greek Roman) ideas and ideals and a desire to imitate the classical world Greece Rome What else??? A relaxation of strict, church-controlled attitudes toward education, individualism, and action. a time of creativity and change-spirit of adventure a time of intellectual and economic changes that occurred in Europe Only a small percentage of the Middle and aristocratic class population was involved Used classical ideas to find man’s purpose within Christian teachings and promote learning of all kinds Why did the Renaissance Happen? Florence became a very wealthy state due to trade (esp. in wool) and banking. The reintroduction of “new” works by the Moors ignited an intellectual revolution. Why else??? The Medici family was extremely wealthy and spent great sums of money in Florence. The church was losing its power authority in the wake of new discoveries and the Great Schism. Other Factors Agrarian economy is becoming a commercial business Workers who survived the plague can demand higher wages Powerful and wealthy merchant class is growing in the cities Fortunes are being made in banking and trade Why else did it happen? Castiglione’s The Courtier: uomu universale skilled in all arts, sciences, handsome, soldier, athlete, poet, student. Also, sprezzatura. Machiavelli’s The Prince: demonstrated how noble princes should leadbut sanctioned realpoli