The Renaissance: Using Primary Sources

Objective

• Describe the politics of the Renaissance
• Evaluate how artistic styles changed during the Renaissance

Agenda

1. Announcements
2. Warm-Up #5:  What is a primary source?
1. Hint:  If you can't recall the term from a previous class, google it!
3. Primary Sources
1. Advantages
2. Disadvantages
3. Video Clip: Monty Python - Four Yorkshiremen
4. Reading:  The Book of the Courtier  (type & print responses to these questions)
1. Who wrote this book?
2. What was his audience?  (Who would read this kind of book
3. Find at least 3 words that are difficult or you don’t understand, look them up, and write a definition.
4. Describe at least 5 traits or skills a courtier should have, according to the author.
5. What vocabulary term from your first reading assignment would best describe someone with all these different skills?
5. Video: Medici:  Godfathers of the Renaissance  
6. Seven Questions (if time)