Northern Italy: birthplace of Renaissance
Renaissance = rebirth
(rebirth of art and learning)
- cities were center of action
- Milan and Florence had wealthy merchants and bankers
- Artist in these cities were inspired by the former splendor of classical Greece and Rome
Merchants and Medici
- Merchants dominated political life
- The Medici were a powerful banking family
- They paid artist, writers, the musicians to create beautiful works of art
- They were patrons
A Super-Patron: Isabella d'Este
- Educated, brilliant
- A gifted singer, lute player, innovative dancer
- Wealthy, powerful parents
- She sponsored painters, sculptors, musicians
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