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The Renaissance |
Teachers'
Guide | Introduction
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This is Italy at the beginning of the Renaissance. It shows the main centres: Florence - Milan -Rome
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The Renaissance began in Italy in the city of Florence. Trade had made Florence rich. All sorts of goods were traded with many distant lands.
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Florence was also a very important banking centre. Many rich people became patrons. This meant they gave commissions for paintings or other works of art.
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Florence was also a very important banking centre. One family, the Medici, became so rich and powerful that it took over the government of the city.
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They began to build new palaces in a new style of architecture.
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What changes took place in the style of painting? What changes took place in the design of their buildings? Who were the geatest artists and architects of the time?
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Your Task is to to find the best sources by touring the World You will examine the evidence and come to your own conclusions
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