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Wednesday 29 October 2014
Italian Renaissance
Here are some pieces that caught my eye:
Italian Renaissance
My grade 11 art class is beginning to research/learn about the renaissance ago (specifically in Italy). Our teacher showed us a video mainly about the early stages of the renaissance ago, and when it was thriving. Our task is to create an art piece of our own inspired by the renaissance age. But, first we must ask ourselves a few questions.
The first: who were the major players in the renaissance age? Leonardo Da Vinci: mostly known from the Mona Lisa. Michelangelo: was a sculptor painter and architect, mostly known for his painting of the Sistine chapel. Raphael: an Italian painter, was asked by the pope to paint rooms in the Vatican.
Life in Europe during the Renaissance was completely different. The typical home for a farmer was a one room hut, however wealthier merchants did live in larger homes (with of course no running water). People mostly ate bread and stew, but the rich did enjoy larger fancier meals. Wine and beer were often drank because drinking water would result in getting ill. Clothing within the century was very important as it represented social status. Women wore long dresses, and men a coat called the doublet. The main religion was Christianity, however there was new ideas introduced such as Protestantism, and Humanism. Humanism played a very important role in this age because it placed values on human accomplishments and the study of nature.
During this time there were many significant rulers, but one in specific would be the Medici family. The house of Medici gained money and political in Florence in the 13th century through there success in commerce and banking. In 1434 Cosimo came into power ruled Florence for the rest as his life as the uncrowned monarch. During this time humanism and culture flourished in Florence making it the cultural center in Europe.
Sites Used: http://www.history.com/topics/medici-family
http://www.biographyonline.net/people/famous/renaissance.html
http://www.ducksters.com/history/renaissance/daily_life_in_the_renaissance.php
The first: who were the major players in the renaissance age? Leonardo Da Vinci: mostly known from the Mona Lisa. Michelangelo: was a sculptor painter and architect, mostly known for his painting of the Sistine chapel. Raphael: an Italian painter, was asked by the pope to paint rooms in the Vatican.
Life in Europe during the Renaissance was completely different. The typical home for a farmer was a one room hut, however wealthier merchants did live in larger homes (with of course no running water). People mostly ate bread and stew, but the rich did enjoy larger fancier meals. Wine and beer were often drank because drinking water would result in getting ill. Clothing within the century was very important as it represented social status. Women wore long dresses, and men a coat called the doublet. The main religion was Christianity, however there was new ideas introduced such as Protestantism, and Humanism. Humanism played a very important role in this age because it placed values on human accomplishments and the study of nature.
During this time there were many significant rulers, but one in specific would be the Medici family. The house of Medici gained money and political in Florence in the 13th century through there success in commerce and banking. In 1434 Cosimo came into power ruled Florence for the rest as his life as the uncrowned monarch. During this time humanism and culture flourished in Florence making it the cultural center in Europe.
Sites Used: http://www.history.com/topics/medici-family
http://www.biographyonline.net/people/famous/renaissance.html
http://www.ducksters.com/history/renaissance/daily_life_in_the_renaissance.php
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