Describe Castiglione's View Of The Ideal Renaissance Courtier
Politics of the Renaissance
1. In the sixteenth century, Italy had many centers of power. In each you could find ambitious rulers, such as the Medic in Florence, the Pope in Rome, or the doge in Venice. 2. Each ruler knew that his success greatly depended on the people who advised him. So rulers surrounded themselves with brilliant courtiers. What was a courtier and what did a courtier do? A courtier was a well-educated person who served in the ruler’s court. Courtiers' jobs included giving advice on how to build a new palace, repair a cathedral, fix a canal, build defensive walls, deliver messages, negotiate a treaty with a neighboring cities, lead troops into war, translate an ancient Greek manuscript,discuss philosophy, astronomy, …show more content…
Why did the education and intelligence of advisors matter in Renaissance times in ways they had not earlier? War fare had changed and needed intellectual strength now. Renaissance princes wanted advisers, good strategists, …show more content…
Describe Castiglione’s views of the ideal Renaissance courtier. Castiglione thought that a good Renaissance courtier still needed some qualities of the chivalrous knight, like courage, horsemanship, and good swordsmanship for battle. He also thought courtiers should know how to swim, run, and jump. They should be able to read and write in both Latin and Greek. He should be able to discuss art and philosophy with his ruler, as well as draw, paint, dance, and play some musical instruments. He should be a man of good character and very modest about his talents and skills.
7. What does it mean to be a “Renaissance man”? To be a person of knowledge and skill.
8. Who was Isabella d’Este and what were some of her accomplishments? Isabella d’Este was the wife of Francesco Gonzaga.She was also an artist, poet, and writer. She advised her husband on many diplomatic matters. When her husband was locked away in prison, she ruled Mantua. She managed to secure her husband’s release when the Venetians imprisoned him. She was a dedicated patron of the arts. She made Mantua a center of learning and art.
9. The two issues always on the minds of princes in Renaissance Italy were politics and
1. In the sixteenth century, Italy had many centers of power. In each you could find ambitious rulers, such as the Medic in Florence, the Pope in Rome, or the doge in Venice. 2. Each ruler knew that his success greatly depended on the people who advised him. So rulers surrounded themselves with brilliant courtiers. What was a courtier and what did a courtier do? A courtier was a well-educated person who served in the ruler’s court. Courtiers' jobs included giving advice on how to build a new palace, repair a cathedral, fix a canal, build defensive walls, deliver messages, negotiate a treaty with a neighboring cities, lead troops into war, translate an ancient Greek manuscript,discuss philosophy, astronomy, …show more content…
Why did the education and intelligence of advisors matter in Renaissance times in ways they had not earlier? War fare had changed and needed intellectual strength now. Renaissance princes wanted advisers, good strategists, …show more content…
Describe Castiglione’s views of the ideal Renaissance courtier. Castiglione thought that a good Renaissance courtier still needed some qualities of the chivalrous knight, like courage, horsemanship, and good swordsmanship for battle. He also thought courtiers should know how to swim, run, and jump. They should be able to read and write in both Latin and Greek. He should be able to discuss art and philosophy with his ruler, as well as draw, paint, dance, and play some musical instruments. He should be a man of good character and very modest about his talents and skills.
7. What does it mean to be a “Renaissance man”? To be a person of knowledge and skill.
8. Who was Isabella d’Este and what were some of her accomplishments? Isabella d’Este was the wife of Francesco Gonzaga.She was also an artist, poet, and writer. She advised her husband on many diplomatic matters. When her husband was locked away in prison, she ruled Mantua. She managed to secure her husband’s release when the Venetians imprisoned him. She was a dedicated patron of the arts. She made Mantua a center of learning and art.
9. The two issues always on the minds of princes in Renaissance Italy were politics and