Introduction to the Renaissance, geared toward AP World History students. Brief glimpse into various artists as well.

1. The European Renaissance “ Living, I despise what melancholy fate has brought us wretches in these evil years. Long before my birth time smiled and may again, for once there was, and yet will be, more joyful days. But in this middle age time's dregs sweep 'round us, and we bend beneath a heavy load of vice. Genius, virtue, glory now have gone, leaving chance and sloth to rule. Shameful vision this! We must awake or die. “ --- Petrarch (1304-1374)

2. The European Renaissance " Renaissance ," French for " rebirth ," describes the intellectual, artistic, and economic changes that occurred in Europe from the 14 th -15 th century.

7. Byzantine depiction of Christ What colors are predominant? What expression does Christ show?

8. St. Francis of Assisi Note the expression on the face of St. Francis.

9. Medieval Madonna and Child

10. Another Medieval Madonna and Child

15. Donatello’s David

16. Leonardo da Vinci Sketches

17. The Last Supper

19. Michelangelo The Sistine Chapel Ceiling

21. Michelangelo’s David

22. Michelangelo’s Pieta Located in St. Peter’s Basilica – The Vatican

23. St. Peter’s Basilica

24. Raphael’s Self-Portrait

25. The School of Athens

27. Two Madonnas by Raphael

28. La Primavera by Botticelli

29. “ The Birth of Venus” by Botticelli

31. Jan Van Eyck c.1390-1441

32. Wedding Portrait by Van Eyck

33. Albrecht Durer “Portrait at 28”

34. Knight, Death, and Devil Bunny Rabbit

35. Hans Holbein King Henry VIII

36. Jane Seymour Anne of Cleves Catherine Howard Three of Henry’s wives

37. Peasant’s Dance by Pieter Brueghel

38. Peasant’s Wedding