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Changes in Society: • 1300’s, Black Death, starvation, warfare had overtaken Europe•Decrease in population led to: – Increase in food production.

The Italian Renaissance:It is widely accepted that the Renaissance started in Italy during the 1300’s. • The powerful city-states of the Middle Ages became political, economic.

Venice:With access to sea, Venice built economy, reputation on trade • Had long history of trading with other ports on Mediterranean SeaWealthy Venetian merchants built unique city, “work of art”

Impact Today:The events that occurred during this time period still impact our lives today. • Western art is founded on classical styles developed by the Greeks and Romans.

Italy’s Wealthy Class:IIn Italy, a wealthy merchant class develops • The wealthy enjoyed fine food, homes, clothes • Wealthy merchants also become patrons of the arts (financial backers) • Banking family, the Medici, controls Florence

The Medici:The Medici was a wealthy and powerful family that first gained prominence in the late 1300’s. • The Medici first started in cloth guilds, but they founded the Medici Bank which became the largest and most prosperous bank in Europe by the 1400’s.