The Influence Of The Italian Renaissance

The major social changes during the Renaissance era were a step into a renewed world. Political class, different types of ideas, development of arts was one of the major social changes in the Renaissance. The rejection during the era was religion due to the rulers.

What was the Renaissance and why did it happen? Italian life in the 14th and 15th centuries was lived among the vast ruins of the ancient Roman Empire. The cruelty and barbarism of Rome

Women have always been looked at as weaker, less intelligent, and considered to be under men. Women have even been blamed for the “original sin”. Meaning, women are morally weaker and likely to tempt men to sin” (Bovey). Implying this is like saying women are the cause of all sin, and are responsible for man’s sins and that it’s the woman's fault if a man does bad things. “The place of a women was dictated by the biblical text. The apostle Paul emphasizes men’s authority over women, forbidding women to teach, and instructed women to remain silent, but Mary [of the bible] was seen as the most powerful of all saints and she changed it for the women” (Bovey). This shows women didn’t have authority over men and so they were considered “under

The Renaissance period is known for the revival of the classical art and intellect born in ancient Greece and Rome. The Renaissance is also a time that is marked by growth, exploration, and rebirth. The Italian Renaissance started in Florence and progressively made its way into Venice and then into the great city of Rome. During the Renaissance, Rome was home to some of the most renowned works of art and the finest architectural masterpieces in the world - too many that still holds true today. Along with the delicate architecture and grand artistry, Rome was also home to a mixture of people and cultures. It is in this cultural context and through the book A Street Life in Renaissance Rome: A Brief History with Documents, that understanding how men, woman, and specifically Jews and Christians lived in Rome becomes important to better understand this period of renewal.

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The Renaissance was a period of great cultural and technological changes which swept Europe from the end of the 13 century. It was integral in developing Europe into a powerhouse. Although, each part of Europe was subjected to different changes, there were two primary renaissances which were most notable. They were the Italian and the Northern renaissance. Both of these renaissances had a profound impact on Europe. But they also had some typical differences among them and each was unique in its own way.

The Italian and Northern Europe Renaissances were both an important mark in history by changing the ideals of life, thought, culture, and art of the people’s of this time. In this paper I will explain the motive for change in these cultures, including the similarities and differences of the two cultures.

The Renaissance brought about major changes in European politics, economics, sciences, and cultures. New schools of thought, most notably Christian Humanism, techniques of painting and sculpting, systems of government, and ways to communicate forever changed the face of Europe. These changes, however, were not uniform in their influence or their style. The Southern, especially Italian, Renaissance focussed particularly on both the individual and the Church, through studying old Roman Catholic doctrines and Greco-Roman classics, whereas the Northern Renaissance looked at how society and the Church could be improved economically and politically. Cultural and geographic differences were the main causes of the differences between the Southern

The Renaissance was a rebirth of the ideas of ancient Greece and Rome that began in the City States of Italy during the 14th century. The cultural resurgence began a new style of living in Europe after the horrors of the black death, and is seen as the beginning of the culture of the modern world. As Wassace K. Ferguson put in his book The Renaissance, the Italian artists grew tired of the darkness of Medieval Times and began to turn to the brighter times found in the classical ages (Doc 7). The Renaissance served as the evolutionary bridge between the Middle Ages and the 17th century through art, education, and religion by bringing a rebirth of the ancient Greek and Roman classics that would later define the world’s culture, while continuing the underlying beliefs of Medieval Times.

The influences of any era is evident through artwork and architecture. During the Middle Ages the main influence was the church, this is evident through the focus on biblical and religious symbols. During the Renaissance the main focus was the study of people. This is shown through the increase in self portraits and classical antiquity-inspired buildings. The change between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance is best shown through the art and architecture, demonstrated specifically through an emphasis on religion and classical antiquity, both suggesting a clear cultural change. The culture of both of these eras was greatly shaped by the studies of humanism and theology.

Although the origins of the Italian Renaissance can be traced to many different locations, it is important to note that different aspects of Italian culture and society remained largely medieval during the time of the Renaissance; the Renaissance did not come into full swing until the end of the century. The word Renaissance means “rebirth”, and the era is best known for the renewed interest in the culture of classical antiquity (Greece and Rome) after the period that Renaissance humanists labeled the Dark Ages. These changes, while significant, were concentrated in the elite, and for the vast majority of the population life was little changed from the Middle Ages.

During the Italian Renaissance Florence developed its renaissance palaces and squares, turning it into a living museum. Many squares, such as Piazza della Signoria exhibit famous statues

Women who were Catholic might be lower on the totem pole than men who were Catholic, but they were still above the Jews. Women during this period couldn’t do anything. They were not allowed to hold official positions, property, own businesses, get an education, vote, have a job, or live on their own. From the time a woman is born till the day she died, she was not in control of her own life. Rarely were girls ever seen in the house after eighteen years of age because this would have brought shame to the household. Instead, the father or head male figure would arrange a marriage and pay a dowry so he could get her out of the house. If she were not able to be married off, she would then be carted off to a convent. Women were seen as described in document 17 nothing but common tarts. A tart is a whore. In document 7 sonnet 600, it states “Tolerating even the bootlickers; Go around clothed in your white dress”. Women were being seen the same as bootlickers or beggars. They were also seen as just able bodies that could carry offspring. In document 9 it presents a doctor who explaining the people of Rome and his comments on how married women are pregnant more times than not. This isn’t due to just the absence of birth control, it is because women had no control of their bodies and as soon as they were married they were expected to carry a child. In document 9 you can also see how little doctors knew about what all went into creating a baby. Doctors did not even give

The Renaissance began in Florence, Italy around the 1500’s to about the 1700’s. Florence, Italy was the mecca of this rebirth because at the time Florence was extremely wealthy and the people of the city had political freedom and those new ideals of the Renaissance were not being condemned in Florence as they were other cities. This was a time where the arts and the logic of one’s own mind was valued rather than criticized, the antiquated medieval ideals no longer matched the needs of those who were living during the early Renaissance. Eventually, a term for this way of thinking arose and was called Humanism, and what humanism is, is an ideology where humans can lead themselves to create a prosperous life and instead of leaning on supernatural forces for answers. Humanists believe that humans have enough logic to create conclusions themselves. This brand-new way of thinking caused a lot of controversy because it did question God’s ability and the church’s power, but the ideas behind it are still heavily used today, even in the 21st century. Humanism in the early Renaissance is important because it called for thinking with reason, it allowed an appreciation for human body and mind, inspired authors and caused a shift in power.

The Renaissance was a time of “rebirth” and a transition from the medieval time to the Early Modern World. It emphasized human beings, their achievements, interests, and capabilities. This time period was a “gateway” to the modern world and was essential for the improvement of human life. At the time there were two main Renaissances, the Northern, and the Italian.