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The term Renaissance (Italian: ''Rinascimento, ''from'' ri - ''"again" and'' nascere -'' "be born") is also used more loosely to refer to the historic era, but since the changes of the Renaissance were not uniform across Europe, this is a general use of the term. During this time period, mankind began to | The term Renaissance (Italian: ''Rinascimento, ''from'' ri - ''"again" and'' nascere -'' "be born") is also used more loosely to refer to the historic era, but since the changes of the Renaissance were not uniform across Europe, this is a general use of the term. During this time period, mankind began to perceive the world in a new light, as developments in all aspects of society began to emerge. As a cultural movement, it encompassed a resurgence of learning based on classical sources, the development of linear perspective in painting, and gradual but widespread educational reform. Traditionally, this intellectual transformation had resulted in the Renaissance being viewed as a bridge between the Middle Ages and the [[Modern times|modern era]]. Although the Renaissance saw revolutions in many intellectual pursuits, such as literature, philosophy, architecture, art, politics, science and religion, it also affected social and political upheaval, it is perhaps best known for its artistic developments and the contributions of such polymaths. | ||
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===Florence=== | ===Florence=== | ||
It had long been a discussion of why the Renaissance had started in Florence, and not elsewhere in Italy. Some had noted the unique features to the Florentine cultural life, which may have caused such cultural movement. Many think it was the family of [[Medici|de' Medici]] who played a vital role in this development, by encouraging countrymen to commission works from Florence's leading artists, like Leonardo and Sandro Botticelli. | It had long been a discussion of why the Renaissance had started in Florence, and not elsewhere in Italy. Some had noted the unique features to the Florentine cultural life, which may have caused such cultural movement. Many think it was the family of [[House of Medici|de' Medici]] who played a vital role in this development, by encouraging countrymen to commission works from Florence's leading artists, like Leonardo and Sandro Botticelli. | ||
Some say it was pure luck that the Renaissance had started in Florence, as all "Great Men" were born in [[Tuscany]]. The chances of such men being born at the some place in the same time period seem improbable, though it could be that they were only able to rise due to the prevailing cultural conditions at the time. | Some say it was pure luck that the Renaissance had started in Florence, as all "Great Men" were born in [[Tuscany]]. The chances of such men being born at the some place in the same time period seem improbable, though it could be that they were only able to rise due to the prevailing cultural conditions at the time. | ||
==Assassin influence== | ==Assassin influence== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Heirloom 2 v.png|left|thumb|200px|Ezio finding his father's robes.]] | ||
Ezio Auditore was born in the beginning stage of growing Renaissance Italy, June 1459, as second son of the [[House of Auditore|Auditore]] family amidst the Florentine noble class. He grew up to be a banker, until he was seventeen years old, when the [[Borgia]] executed the male half of his family; his [[Petruccio Auditore|younger brother]], [[Federico Auditore|older brother]] and [[Giovanni Auditore|father]]. After this incident, Ezio found out his [[Assassin]] lineage, having his uncle [[Mario Auditore|Mario]] and the faction leaders of the [[Courtesans]], [[Thieves]] and [[Mercenaries]] training him. These faction leaders were also Assassins, as Ezio later found out with his [[Initiation | Ezio Auditore was born in the beginning stage of growing Renaissance Italy, June 1459, as second son of the [[House of Auditore|Auditore]] family amidst the Florentine noble class. He grew up to be a banker, until he was seventeen years old, when the [[Borgia]] executed the male half of his family; his [[Petruccio Auditore da Firenze|younger brother]], [[Federico Auditore da Firenze|older brother]] and [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|father]]. After this incident, Ezio found out his [[Assassins|Assassin]] lineage, having his uncle [[Mario Auditore|Mario]] and the faction leaders of the [[Courtesans]], [[Thieves]] and [[Mercenaries]] training him. These faction leaders were also Assassins, as Ezio later found out with his [[Initiation into the Assassin Order|initiation into the Assassin Order]]. | ||
===The House of Medici=== | ===The House of Medici=== | ||
The [[Medici]] family ruled over Florence during the 15th and 16th century, boosting wealth and culture, eventually making Florence the starting point of the Renaissance spread. In 1478, while attending High Mass, the Medici were attacked by the [[Pazzi]], a group of Tuscan nobles affiliated with the [[Templars]]. Ezio overpowered [[Pazzi Conspiracy|the threat]], killing all of whom were conspiring against the Medici.[[File: | The [[House of Medici|Medici]] family ruled over Florence during the 15th and 16th century, boosting wealth and culture, eventually making Florence the starting point of the Renaissance spread. In 1478, while attending High Mass, the Medici were attacked by the [[House of Pazzi|Pazzi]], a group of Tuscan nobles affiliated with the [[Templars]]. Ezio overpowered [[Pazzi Conspiracy|the threat]], killing all of whom were conspiring against the Medici.[[File:Mob justice 3.png|thumb|250px|Ezio assassinating Savonarola.]] | ||
After [[Lorenzo Medici|Lorenzo]]'s death in 1492, his son [[Piero de' Medici|Piero]] let Florence fall into the hands of [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who subdued the citizens under the control of a [[Piece of Eden]]. In 1497, Ezio returned to Florence, only to find Florence in the hands of Savonarola. One year later, in 1498, Ezio assassinated Savonarola, allowing the Medici to regain control, which cost the family another seventeen years. | After [[Lorenzo de' Medici|Lorenzo]]'s death in 1492, his son [[Piero de' Medici|Piero]] let Florence fall into the hands of [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who subdued the citizens under the control of a [[Pieces of Eden|Piece of Eden]]. In 1497, Ezio returned to Florence, only to find Florence in the hands of Savonarola. One year later, in 1498, Ezio assassinated Savonarola, allowing the Medici to regain control, which cost the family another seventeen years. | ||
===Rome=== | ===Rome=== | ||
During the 15th century, [[Rome]] had fallen under the influence of the Borgia and the [[Papacy]], which were connected to the Templars, leaving the city to the decay of its corruption, as the Assassins weren't very active in Rome until they learned of [[Vatican Vault|the Vault]] located there, in 1499. Later, after the [[Siege of Monteriggioni]], Ezio traveled to Rome and established an Assassins guild, while taking out the [[Borgia towers]] that oppressed the citizens of Rome, as he started taking on [[Apprentices|Apprentice]] Assassins, slowly liberating the city from Templar control. Thanks to this freedom, Rome was finally opened to the Renaissance influences. | During the 15th century, [[Rome]] had fallen under the influence of the Borgia and the [[Papacy]], which were connected to the Templars, leaving the city to the decay of its corruption, as the Assassins weren't very active in Rome until they learned of [[Vatican Vault|the Vault]] located there, in 1499. Later, after the [[Fall of Monteriggioni|Siege of Monteriggioni]], Ezio traveled to Rome and established an Assassins guild, while taking out the [[Borgia Towers|Borgia towers]] that oppressed the citizens of Rome, as he started taking on [[Apprentices|Apprentice]] Assassins, slowly liberating the city from Templar control. Thanks to this freedom, Rome was finally opened to the Renaissance influences. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 18:55, 23 June 2012
| This article is about the cultural movement. You may be looking for Assassin's Creed: Renaissance. |
The Renaissance was a progressive cultural movement that spanned throughout the 14th to (and including) the 17th century, where it sparked a great interest and focus on ideas such as Humanism and Individualism, and the revival of lost Classical Values (Classicism), which historians estimate began in the Italian City-States, due to their success in trade and the import of foreign cultural ideas (cultural diffusion), and specifically in Florence, Italy during the Late Middle Ages and later spread to the rest of Europe. Ezio Auditore da Firenze, an Italian Assassin and the ancestor of both Clay Kaczmarek and Desmond Miles, lived during this time period.
Description
The term Renaissance (Italian: Rinascimento, from ri - "again" and nascere - "be born") is also used more loosely to refer to the historic era, but since the changes of the Renaissance were not uniform across Europe, this is a general use of the term. During this time period, mankind began to perceive the world in a new light, as developments in all aspects of society began to emerge. As a cultural movement, it encompassed a resurgence of learning based on classical sources, the development of linear perspective in painting, and gradual but widespread educational reform. Traditionally, this intellectual transformation had resulted in the Renaissance being viewed as a bridge between the Middle Ages and the modern era. Although the Renaissance saw revolutions in many intellectual pursuits, such as literature, philosophy, architecture, art, politics, science and religion, it also affected social and political upheaval, it is perhaps best known for its artistic developments and the contributions of such polymaths.
Perception of perfection
During the Renaissance, perfection was striving to be a polymath, or "Renaissance man". An exemplary polymath was mainly Leonardo da Vinci, though Michelangelo and Machiavelli also inspired the term "Renaissance man". Being a polymath meant to be omnipotent; mankind had to pursue perfection in self-development of all aspects. For example, Leonardo was a painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, botanist and writer.
The Plague
The Bubonic Plague, or "Black Death", caused and spread throughout the world (China, the Americas and Western and North Western Europe) by an increase in trade and exploration, brought great devastation and disorder in Florence, the presumed location where the Renaissance started. Italy, in comparison to Europe, had been particularly badly hit by the pandemic, most likely causing the people of time to dwell less in the afterlife and spirituality, and think more of their lives on Earth. The Plague also brought a new wave of piety, that sponsored religious works of art.
Florence
It had long been a discussion of why the Renaissance had started in Florence, and not elsewhere in Italy. Some had noted the unique features to the Florentine cultural life, which may have caused such cultural movement. Many think it was the family of de' Medici who played a vital role in this development, by encouraging countrymen to commission works from Florence's leading artists, like Leonardo and Sandro Botticelli.
Some say it was pure luck that the Renaissance had started in Florence, as all "Great Men" were born in Tuscany. The chances of such men being born at the some place in the same time period seem improbable, though it could be that they were only able to rise due to the prevailing cultural conditions at the time.
Assassin influence
Ezio Auditore was born in the beginning stage of growing Renaissance Italy, June 1459, as second son of the Auditore family amidst the Florentine noble class. He grew up to be a banker, until he was seventeen years old, when the Borgia executed the male half of his family; his younger brother, older brother and father. After this incident, Ezio found out his Assassin lineage, having his uncle Mario and the faction leaders of the Courtesans, Thieves and Mercenaries training him. These faction leaders were also Assassins, as Ezio later found out with his initiation into the Assassin Order.
The House of Medici
The Medici family ruled over Florence during the 15th and 16th century, boosting wealth and culture, eventually making Florence the starting point of the Renaissance spread. In 1478, while attending High Mass, the Medici were attacked by the Pazzi, a group of Tuscan nobles affiliated with the Templars. Ezio overpowered the threat, killing all of whom were conspiring against the Medici.
After Lorenzo's death in 1492, his son Piero let Florence fall into the hands of Girolamo Savonarola, who subdued the citizens under the control of a Piece of Eden. In 1497, Ezio returned to Florence, only to find Florence in the hands of Savonarola. One year later, in 1498, Ezio assassinated Savonarola, allowing the Medici to regain control, which cost the family another seventeen years.
Rome
During the 15th century, Rome had fallen under the influence of the Borgia and the Papacy, which were connected to the Templars, leaving the city to the decay of its corruption, as the Assassins weren't very active in Rome until they learned of the Vault located there, in 1499. Later, after the Siege of Monteriggioni, Ezio traveled to Rome and established an Assassins guild, while taking out the Borgia towers that oppressed the citizens of Rome, as he started taking on Apprentice Assassins, slowly liberating the city from Templar control. Thanks to this freedom, Rome was finally opened to the Renaissance influences.