Intro to the Renaissance

It marked the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman ideas and led to major changes in art, science, and learning.

It was a time of war and conflict across Europe.

It was a period when Europe isolated itself from the rest of the world.

It was the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.

They destroyed ancient texts to prevent heresy.

They copied ancient texts in monastery libraries.

They traded ancient texts with other empires.

They ignored ancient knowledge completely.

Wealth from trade with Byzantine and Muslim lands

Abundant Roman ruins and statues

Strict religious control over art

Patronage by merchants and bankers

Balance and order

Perfected look

Action and movement

Abstract symbolism

Hierarchical sizing of figures

Stylized appearance

Emotional expression

Religious focus

Emotional expression

Mastery of perspective

Hierarchical sizing

Anatomical accuracy

Classical

Medieval

Renaissance

Modern

It led to a decline in creativity and innovation.

It encouraged the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman ideas.

It isolated Europe from global cultural exchange.

It focused solely on religious teachings.