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Renaissance
The Renaissance was a period in which Europe underwent a rebirth in regards to classical art, literature, and architecture. The movement originated in Italy during the 14th century before spreading throughout Europe.
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What are the distinctinve characteristics of renaissance art and architecture?
renaissance art consisted of alot of temple like characteristics such as domes. pillars were also very common. There were five pillars, or orders, that were used in the rnaissance. the tuscan order, the doric order, ionic order, corinthean order, and composite order. early renaissance architects used the ornate the most, then moved on to the simple doric during high renaissance. also, colours such as re, and beige became very prevelant.
How did the Renaissance worldview differ from the medieval worldview?
the renaissance was more of a revolution there were more scientific discoveries and it was time of great knowledge mainly during the medieval times it was more of "kings and queens serfdom during the renaissance they were eliminating serfdom"
What is the difference between the Renaissance and middle ages?
the difference between the renaissance and the middle ages is that the middle ages was a time of survival and religious belives. During the middle ages people still believed in god. Also, there were many raids, and travel was not safe. People focused on getting enough food and survivng in the harsh way of life. The middle ages is known as the dark ages because of how harsh people lived. On the other hand the renaissance was of time of rebith, invention, and bring back the classic ways of the Greek and Roman ideas. People lived in luxury and enjoyed life unlike the people of the medival era, otherwise known as the middle ages.
Explain the impact of the Edict of Worms?
The effect of the Edict of Worms Martin Luther was made an outlaw within his empire. His works were to be burned and he was to be captured and delivered to the emperor. This also caused Luther to go to princes and ask for help. They helped him and sent him to hiding. This labeled him as heretic and enemy of the state. Made by Charles V in 1521.
What are clocked stockings worn in the 16th century?
"Clocking" on stockings in the 16th c. is the embroidery about the ankles of the stockings. Made to look like the hands of clocks as the motif of this new invention was fashionable during this era, just like say, the atomic motif was popular in the 1950's and 1960's.
What invention had the greatest impact on musical composition in the renaissance?
Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1445, forever changing the lives of people.
The printing press could produce books quickly and with relatively little effort, bookmaking became much less expensive, allowing more people to buy reading material. This meant that a means of printing music made music available at a reasonable cost.
Where is the birthplace of renaissance?
The Rebaiaance originally began in Florence, Italy. Merchants and bankers (the Medici family) took control of papal banking; thus, began to dominate European banking on both sides of the Alps. These profit contributes to the city's economy vitality.
What play is the quote Better three hours too soon than one minute too late from?
It is in the play of Shakespeare called 'the merry wives of windsor".
That would be Leonardo from the town of Vinci.
Or, if you prefer, Leonardo da Vinci.
Artists during the Renaissance began experimenting for the first time with what new type of paint?
oil for sure! go PCHS! haha
What kind of punishment were witches given?
Witches who were convicted (either by townspeople or by a Church authority) were usually burned at the stake. Many of the "trials", however, were heavily biased against the defendants. Tests included throwing the witch into a river or pond; if she floated she was guilty.
Why did the medical renaissance happen when it did?
This movement was made possible by the Reformation of the Church, a decline in Conservatism, the work of individuals such as Andreas Vesalius and William Harvey and technological advances. All of these took place during the Renaissance period.[2]
What did Renaissance artists use to paint?
they would use oil. this made the painting look much better
