High Renaissance

The word Renaissance means “rebirth” (Dawson 3). The renaissance lasted until about 1750 (Dawson 3). It started in northern Italy during the 14th century and went into Europe abound the late 15th century. Renaissance period was known as the period of time that fully changed how the Greek and Roman people lived their lives. During the renaissance period interest in medical knowledge and anatomy surged after the dark ages (“History of Medicine”). Medicine was usually studied by scholars and or…

the beginning, the overall value and importance of education for women decreased throughout the eras, instead of improving or becoming more important. Women’s education was argued through letters, plays, and books throughout the centuries. Some Renaissance thinkers like Erasmus believed in education for women and argued that it led to virtue, but Martin Luther later disputed that women did not need to be educated because they were born to manage the household. The Protestant Reformation, the…

Although trade might have improved the connections between different cultures, the economic revolution also cannot be considered as the greatest revolution of the Renaissance. Similarly to the political revolution the economic revolution failed to unify the two main groups of the society, the rich with the poor. In this case, although the overall nation became closely united with one another it was not the same for the individuals of the nations. Industrialization meant higher production means,…

style. The Church of Gesu was constructed in 1586 and located in Rome, Italy. The Church was designed by Vignola. The shape and role of the building have a role in a way that influences the way people behave in the building. The interior contained a high altar that is designed with four columns under a neo-classical pediment. There is a giant fresco located on the ceiling; multiple famous paintings are on the interior will multiple named chapels. The façade of the church is divided into two…

During the Renaissance period artist grew and new developments came from this growth. Artist during this period made nature their main goal. In the early part of Renaissance art, a famous artist by the name of Leonardo and others began the understanding of nature. With the use of historical figures, a more sensible connection between figures and nature, and visuals style of art formed, thought this new form of art future artist could build upon, and improve their personal artwork. Even though…

imagery and stunning depictions of beauty. Through his poems, he takes the reader on a journey in which they truly feel his passion for the elusive Laura and eventually his shame in his undying love for her. However, paintings depicting love in the Renaissance express a different view from Petrarch, one that is more rational, leading one to question why there is this discrepancy and what it means. In the Canzoniere,…

The Renaissance was a coming into the light era for education and women especially finally being able to be educated like one of the men, was one of these bright spots. Architecture becoming a science, as well as creating beautiful buildings was becoming known as an art and of course the world renowned inventor, artist, visionary Leonardo Da Vinci and the many wonders he had to offer the Renaissance period that bled into our modern times. During the Renaissance period the women were usually…

Western civilization experienced many developments to education and intellectualism in-between the time of the fall of Rome and the renaissance. At first, education was based mainly on religion and taught in religious buildings during the middle ages, but as time rolled on colleges and universities arose. Intellectualism was comprised mainly of three factions humanism, secularism, and individualism, and were taught mostly by influential people and their writings. The development of institutions…

Michelangelo Buonarotti, a name that has become almost synonymous with the High Renaissance, is arguably one of the most skilled sculptor and artist of his time. Sculptures such as the Pietá was the reason why Michelangelo became a highly regarded sculptor. Pope Julius II saw that Michelangelo had talent and an aptitude for making captivating religious interpretations in the form of some type of artwork. What Julius II did not see was the prideful side of Michelangelo which made things difficult…

The Roman Empire was one of the greatest in history. It had one of the first strong governments and codes of law (Trembinski 6). However, the fall of Rome in 476 CE marked the end of a united Europe (“Middle Ages”). All across the continent and for many centuries to come, millions of shattered people had to fend for themselves against Vikings from the north, hordes from the east, Muslims from the south, and barbarians from within. Life was feudal, build a castle and defend it, do not let anyone…