The Renaissance

The renaissance was a time between the 14th and the 16th centuries AC that caused the revival of art and literature under cultural influences. In this time period some of the most famous art pieces were made and some are still preserved today. The renaissance occurred all over Europe and really initiated the transition from the Middle Ages to the modern age. In this web page I will be going over some of the most famous art pieces and literature of the time.

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Images

The portraits above are of some of the most influential from the time. From the artists and writers to the scientists and philosophers of the time. There were a lot of great thinkers and from these individuals we have quite a few artifacts and other creations that are still admired and used. The source I have included besides the images is a list of these 10 people and some of their accomplishments. The reason that I chose this source was because it covers some of the most impactful people and some of the more behind the scenes participants. It also gives a general idea of what these people did and how it was interpreted.

Link: 10 of the Most Important People in the Renaissance | History Hit

Mona Lisa

This is the Mona Lisa which is a painting from Leonardo da Vinci and was one of his later works. I chose this painting because it shows the art style of the time. This style is also shown in the portraits above.

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Letter From Cicero

This is a letter from Cicero to a colleague in which he identifies the women in this letter. The reason that I chose this literature/site is because it translates the letter but also gives insight about the individuals involved.

Link: The 'Heidelberg Document' - The Mona Lisa Foundation

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Bibliografia Vinciana

Bibliography

This is a bibliography about Leonardo da Vinci which was published in 1931 and republished to this web site. This is a very in depth view of the works that leonardo da vinci did as an artist, inventor, and scientist. The reason I chose this book is because it was originally publised inn Bologna which is very close to the home town of Leonardo da Vinci and is originally written in italian.

Inventions

Leonardo da Vinci was a man of many talents and as such he created much more than just art. In this video some of the most popular inventions from him are covered. That is the reason I chose this video. He was also a good man and was worried of his inventions being obtained by the wrong hands. He is quoted saying "How by means of a certain machine many people may stay some time under water. How and why I do not describe my method of remaining under water, or how long I can stay without eating; and I do not publish nor divulge these by reason of the evil nature of men who would use them as means of destruction at the bottom of the sea, by sending ships to the bottom, and sinking them together with the men in them. And although I will impart others, there is no danger in them; because the mouth of the tube, by which you breathe, is above the water supported on bags of corks."

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William Shakespeare

Not only did art have a huge boom in creation and popularity but also literature and one of the most popular and influential writers was William Shakespeare. He wrote books and plays along with even acting in some of them. This webpage is a list of the works he has been credited with writing. The reason I chose this source is because it shows how long he wrote plays and the different types of plays involved.

Link: List of plays by Shakespeare | Comedies, Tragedies, Histories | Britannica

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The video on the left is a more modern documentary on one of the best playwrights in history. The reason I chose this documentary is because it covers a great deal of his roots but also covers some of the questions about his life that have been proposed over the years.

Link:Shakespeare - The Greatest Playwright in History Documentary (youtube.com)

Romeo and Juliet

One of his most popular works is the play Romeo and Juliet. This play is romantic and tragic. The link I have provided is the original script of the play split into acts. The reason I have chosen this website is because it uses the original English from the renaissance era and allows the reader to see how different the languages are and were of that time. It also gives a modern translation as well which allows for comparison to occur.

Link: Romeo And Juliet Script: Original Text Of Romeo And Juliet (nosweatshakespeare.com)

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Raphael

Raphael is regarded as the greatest artist of all time even when compared to Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Hwas also very successful in this letter to his uncle he explains how successful he is and also explains how he feels about the lack of communication between him and his uncle.

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Letter to Uncle Simone Ciarla

Works of Raphael

This webpage goes over the works of Raphael. The reason I chose this webpage is because the writer goes in depth on the context of the painting and the time, medium, and size of the paintings. It also includes the current location of these precious pieces of art history.

Link:Raphael Paintings - A Look at Raphael's Most Famous Paintings (artincontext.org)

Michelangelo

Michelangelo was an artist and specifically a sculptor. The sculpture on the left is one of his most popular sculptures and is named David. The reason that I chose this picture is because it shows how detailed and popular his art work is.

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Michelangelo Bio

Told By Himself

The text on the left is a book about the life of Michelangelo through his own letters and papers. The reason that I have chosen this text is because it gives the reader a sort of 1st person view of his life through snippets and events.

CLosing Notes

In this web page I covered some of the most popular scholars during the renaissance era. From painters to sculptors, from playwright to inventor. The individuals involved in the renaissance wore many hats and brought us some of the most impressive works in history. I hope in this webpage I have informed you a little more personally about the lifes of these amazing individuals.