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- 1. World Press Art and Religion during the Italian Renaissance By Sara Schacht PART 1 History & Medici Family (Tony) opening The birthplace of the Renaissance! Italy is the epicenter of the Renaissance Age that sparked the enlightenment in arts and sciences. From Florence came famed legends such as Michelangelo, da Vinci, Cellini and there too began the Age of Enlightenment. (Angela) sound bite on Renaissance @ Pitti Palace AND (Grant) Renaissance explained Much credit must be given to the wealthy families, like the infamous Medicis, who supported the arts and humanities and made Florence the heartbeat of the Renaissance. The Medici family, masters in commerce and banking, quickly rose to dominate Florence in the 1400s. (Angela) info on Cosimo the Elder @Pitti Palace Florence today is a hub for tourists seeking to marvel at the masterful works of Renaissance art, much of which is housed within the Catholic Church. (Father) sound bites + footage w/ translation Artists were confined to the Churches that commissioned their work. When Florence became a flourishing city for business and craftsmanship, wealthy families like the Medici commissioned the work of artists who moved away from the Church. (Tony)01590/01589/01578 rel. & art were sources of power THEN/OR (Tony) 01556/01545 nobody knew this better than Medici OR (Angela)
- 2. PART 2- Renaissance Artists & Notable Pieces The Medicis commissioned dozens of artists who made their everlasting mark in history thanks to their patrons support. One of these famed artists was Michelangelo Buonarroti. (Grant) OR (Angela) sound bites. As a young man, Michelangelo was admired by Florences Lorenzo dei Medici and given home in his palace for two years. Upon Medicis death, Michelangelo left Florence and in 1497 was commissioned by the Catholic Church to sculpt the Pieta for the Old St. Peters Basilica in Rome. (Grant) sound bites + footage of Pieta???? The success of the Pieta earned Michelangelo the opportunity to create his famous statue of David. Commissioned by the Santa Maria Cathedral in Florence, Michelangelo was asked to sculpt the Biblical figure of David to grace one of the alcoves high on the cathedral exterior. (Grant) OR (Angela) @ Santa Croce sound bites AND (Christian) footage Upon the statues completion in 1504, the Church was so amazed by the perfection and mastery Michelangelo had displayed, it was decided that the David would remain at ground level where it could be appreciated by the masses. From a political standpoint, the figure of David had already become a symbol of the citys republican government and Florence officials agreed that the statue would be placed in front of the Uffizi which served as the house of government. (Angela) sound bites @ Santa Croce for politicalized David This was ironic for Michelangelo as it was the Medicis who provided for him early in his career. Now his statue would stand as a strike against their power in Florence. The Republican government of Florence would not stand forever. When Cosimo I dei Medici was unexpectedly appointed Duke of Florence, the symbol of David would be replaced by a monarchy. (Angela) sound bite @ Santa Croce on Cosimo I
- 3. Shortly after the appointment of the new Grand Duke, assassination conspiracies were whispered in the streets of Florence. It was no surprise that the Duke would learn of this and take action to make an example of anyone who attempted to overthrow the monarchy. (Angela) sound bite @ Santa Croce on Perseus A coincidence occurred after the brutal killings. As a patron of the arts Cosimo commissioned Benvenuto Cellini to sculpt a bronze statue of Perseus holding high the severed head of Medusa. It was placed in the Piazza della Signoria near the government houses and sent an eerie message to the people. (Angela) sound bite @ Santa Croce + footage of Perseus Though the Medici family looked to bring art and its creators to Florence, there were strong political factors that influenced the art that appeared and the message it sent to those who saw it. (Tony) 01632/01621 bc. of Medici that we enjoy works today PART 3 Today/Conclusion Italy has always been known for its fine craftsmanship. But what was the driving force behind the industry of arts? (Tonya) sound bites @ Pitti Palace on world trade & craftsmanship The Italian Renaissance marked an age of ingenuity and new thinking. The works of art that stand in the city today, historical and contemporary, reveal a passion in the Italian people who are molded by their countrys history and legacy in the arts. (??) footage of graffiti, street art, performers, etc. (Man on Beach) sound bites w/ translation (Tony) 01513/01502 rel. art & sci. are Albert Einstein (Tony) Closing 01759/48/37/26/15/04/01693