The European Renaissance marked a positive shift in European society such as growing economies and emergence of new ideas to lead better lives for all social classes. Such a massive revival of culture, economy, and politics could not merely occur. Only under the favorable conditions of Italy’s Greco-Roman influence and mercantilist wealth was the Renaissance able to spawn. From Italy, ideas spread Northward. Naturally, these Northern Regions adapted these ideas with their own culture and mannerisms. Although the heart of the era resounded throughout the continent, the reality of the Renaissance suggests the distinct construct of Italian society versus Northern Europe society contributed differences in point of views on Societal structure and …show more content…
The Renaissance introduced humanism and individualism into art, allowing for vividly detailed drawings of the human body, particularly in a positive light. In both regions these motifs were repeated extensively. The shift diverging themes between two regions however is the combination of their societal make up and their religious usage. Italian art work tends to feature mythological beings of Greek and Roman origin and also are very detailed. Meanwhile, in the North the art was more biblical, featuring angels and other biblical tales. The literature between the two differed as well. Italians being in a state of constant inter- City State tension had people like Leonardo Da Vinci advertising himself for war constructs as well as art for whatever sponsor whom may be interested. Furthermore, aligning with both wartime and classical themes, writers such as Machiavelli described thoroughly how to be proper in the noble court, ruling, and on the battlefield. Since the Northern Regions had developed united and stable kingdoms after the 100 years war. The literature of the time focused more on reform such as Erasmus linking biblical themes as the source of great education, More questioning societal structure, and Rabelais extending the biblical themes to other cultures and ironically mocking the Church. Due to their varying conditions each region had developed their own …show more content…
Many nations base their government and society on Capitalism, which is effective for wealth but may lead to tensions between classes as seen in Italy. Then there are other nations that have less competition and choose the path of stability such as Socialism , but instead of using armies to control their people and wealth, these countries control some means of production and tax business so the society is fairer for all who participate. The Renaissance was based on a revival of politics, economics, and culture yet its adaptation to different areas causes its form to change into which can be seen by comparing Italian Renaissance to Northern
The Renaissance Period is widely known for the abundance of amazing portraiture that circulated around Europe. During the Renaissance, Albrecht Dürer, a German artist painted a self-portrait in 1500 that had qualities that differed from the usual style of artist in that time (Chauhan). Jean Clouet also painted a portrait for the King of France and became the official court painter. Both artists had a talent for portraiture, while their styles were quite different. King Francis I wanted to be seen as a powerful man, and appointed Clouet to paint him in a classically renaissance way that highlights his wealth and authority. Dürer, described as a cocky, self-centered man, painted himself in a light that is unique and puts him on a ‘holy’ pedestal (Stokstad 356). In this essay I will show how although both paintings have clear differences with their style, both men in the compositions are conveyed in a great and very powerful sense.
The early Renaissance, which had begun in Quattrocento Italy, was sparked by the beginnings of the Humanist movement. Considered a return to classical ideals, harkening to an early time when art, philosophy and architecture focused more on men’s achievements rather than entirely concern with his salvation, which dominated the Middle Ages. Although piety was still a predominant part of everyday life, the nostalgia, which became inspiration during this period, initiated a rediscovery of the ideals from the classical Roman and Greek eras. Whose art and architecture could be seen throughout Italy and Sicily. Thus, higher education became the predominant theme among influential families. From this an immergence of forgotten manuscripts and treatise
Italian Renaissance is looked back today as one of the most important periods that has occurred in this world. It was the earliest manifestation of the Renaissance, as well it was the era of massive cultural change and achievement that started in the 14th century and terminated during the end of the 16th century. Many views of the Italian culture and society remained mostly medieval and the Renaissance didn’t fully develop until the end of the century. As the Renaissance started to develop it began in Central Italy and poured into the cities of Florence and Siena. As time surpassed it spread to Venice where the remains of Greek culture were gathered together, giving humanist scholar’s new texts. Social structure was a key part in the Renaissance
Many people in modern day support change and studies have shown that the generation of the millennial’s and after are always looking for change and to make things better. The same opinion was also thought of during the renaissance as well during the 15th century. The Europeans were against change however, they were scared of what change might bring to their world. However, the renaissance era was a strong and powerful move in the eastern world. Many of the Europeans were hesitant about the possibility of perhaps losing the traditions and their lifestyles that they worked so hard to keep. To move to the renaissance era was ultimately the best plan which distant itself from the Greco-Roman culture. The renaissance era encouraged ideals such as arts, politics, and humanism.
The Renaissance started in Italy in the 14th century. It was referred to as the “rebirth” because it brought back attention to art and science. The Middle-Ages was really religion-dominated. The Renaissance turned the attention to being an individual and worldly experiences; they were the main themes of the Renaissance art movement. Art benefited from the patronage of such influential groups as Medici family of Florence, the Sforza family of Milan and the Popes Julius II and Leo X. This movement helped art become more sophisticated. Many ideas from the renaissance art movement spread to different parts of Europe.
The renaissance established a transformation on both an international scale and an individual scale. The celebration of intellect and revival of ancient Greek philosophy impacted European society and societal attitudes. With the lessening of papal power, government became increasingly more important in dictating temporal matters and the entire social structure of Europe was altered. While social hierarchy had always been a significant aspect of society, the humanist revolution and the promotion of individualism signified a change in attitudes regarding power and class. The story of Martin Guerre epitomises the effect of the renaissance on Europe and conveys
Protestantism was more compatible with the Renaissance than Catholicism, for several reasons. Certain aspects of the Renaissance were reflected in the origins of Protestantism, like the desire to return to original works, the critique of established beliefs, and most importantly, the emphasis on the individual. The Protestant Reformation also had factors without a significant correlate in the Renaissance, like the growing disapproval of clerical abuses. It must be noted that the Protestant Reformation was less directly impacted by the Italian Renaissance than by the Northern Renaissance, that began around 1460 and was heavily influenced by the Italian Renaissance. Despite the slight differences in period and characteristics, the two renaissances maybe be considered together here since they had similar ways of thought.
Some say there is a plethora of differences between the Italian and Northern Renaissance, while others say there are only a handful of differences when comparing the two. There are many more differences than similarities when one compares the two. They are both completely different because in Italy, much of the literature was nonsecular, while in Northern Europe the writing was centered around humanistic ideals, the North held on to Gothic architecture, while the Italian Renaissance reflects the rebirth of Classical culture, and In the Italian Renaissance, artists realistically painted and sculpted humans in elaborate settings, while the Northern Renaissance used wooden panels for painting.
The decline of great empires like the Greeks and Romans inspired the rise of a great period of time—the Italian Renaissance. The Italian Renaissance originated in the city of Florence, Italy, which gave the city a surplus of culture and religion. The Renaissance emerged after a period of time that was known as the Dark Ages and lasted from the 14th century and lasted through the 16th century. After the Roman Empire ended, it left much of Europe in a state of cultural incompetence. The Roman Empire, known as the last great empire, was a part of Classical Antiquity and its deterioration left the people of Europe without the “light” it needed to thrive. The transition from the Dark Ages to the Renaissance can be reflected through imagery. Greco-Roman culture was particularly grandiose and was one of the main reasons that Classical Antiquity lasted as long as it did. Without the strong foundation of civilization during the time Classical Antiquity, the Italian Renaissance would not have its precedent for a new era. The Italian Renaissance was an amalgamation of a shift in religious beliefs and embracing predecessors to create a time of innovation and new forms of enlightenment.
The Renaissance was the rebirth of Europe and it all started in the city of Florence. Florence and everything that made a standard Renaissance city: painters, sculptors, writers, architects, and a vivid culture. Soon all of Europe would follow in Florence’s footsteps and “the setting is so rich, varied, rambunctious, and inventive as Italy in the Renaissance” (Cohen 1). The painters and sculptors defined Renaissance culture and could actually make a living because they were being sponsored.
The Italian Renaissance and the Baroque era are two major periods in art history, some of the types of art in those periods were painting, sculpting, and architecture. During these periods, many artist gained enormous fame from creating wonderful pieces of work that represented their beliefs and artistic thinking. This essay will analyze and evaluate two pieces from those major art periods. Rembrandt 's painting The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp and the sculpture David, by Michelangelo. These two masterpieces shed light of their significance in art history. David represents the Italian Renaissance for it being a strong symbol of the new republic, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp depicts the focus on human progression.
The shift between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance was characterized by great socio-economic, political, and religious changes. Politically, the feudal system of the Middle Ages was exchanged for a more stable centralized republic/monarchy system that gave the people more freedom and input. Religiously, secularism became more important as stability gave people a chance to concern themselves with the “here and now” rather than simply the “hereafter.” Socially, there was a shift from dogma and unshakeable belief to humanism and the ability to interpret things for oneself. The Middle Ages began around 400 CE and lasted until 1400 CE while the Renaissance began around 1200 and continued until 1600. The 200 years that overlap between these two periods contain many pieces of “transition” art in which it is obvious that the change is beginning to take place. These collective changes that took place in this period dictated change in art as well. There were changes in iconography, style, purpose, and patronage that facilitated the overall transformation of art from a sense of illustrating what you are told to believe is true to optical realism and conveying how you yourself interpret that “truth”.
The result of the publication of this book was a rapid increase in commerce between the Italian city states and China. This expansion of enterprise soon spread to the rest of Europe as well. The result for Italy was the creation of wealth and leisure that made possible the Renaissance.
Because many of the Politics and Economy revolved in countries having to work together to create a better community. This also plays in in plays that explain the system of the kings and the ‘feudalism’. This was a difficult impact though for the people of the renaissance for the reasons of money and alliances that has been made. For the countries that lined the Mediterranean sea was were the allied countries traded their food and other sources for the other lands that needed them, and so there were trading posts to deliver and retrieve. People often complained due to the old ways of the renaissance when they were being taxed so much that middle income people couldn’t afford even food for themselves. This is why people would also often seer at the ways as well which was why most ideas were rejected or never even mentioned. Like in Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, where killer’s that Macbeth hired to kill Banquo. Who would want to get involved or be responsible in breaking the law and having to pay dire consequences? Because back in the era of the renaissance, anybody could get away with murder and it wouldn’t be solved in even a week. This is the impact the renaissance had put
The Renaissance, a revival of antiquity starting in Italy around the middle of the 14th century, had broad implications for the way western society would operate thereafter. It would no longer focus on the church and its dictates, although they would still play a part. It would no longer have its government seated in Rome, with small pawns of the church controlling the land, although the church would still have a hand in government. It would no longer shun the vast stores of knowledge created in the past and ignored for a thousand years, although opponents would remain. The ideas of humanism, individualism, and secularism would come to play a role in society as they had in the past. Niccolo Machiavelli lived in a time when the Renaissance was at its peak, and, as a part of it, manifested its ideas in his works. His most famous piece, The Prince, used the principles of the Renaissance to make a break from what had previously been considered normal conduct for a ruler. Likewise, the Renaissance itself made a break from what had previously been considered a way of life by western society. Thus, numerous parallels between these subjects exist.