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May 31, 1285
Inventions- Eyeglasses
Salvino D'Armate was the first person to design eyeglasses but he did not share his design with other people. The eyeglasses were a big invention for people who couldn't see. The first frames were made out of wood or leather. The first eyeglasses didn't have "arms" so you had to hold them up to your eyes to use them.
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Period: Dec 22, 1300 to
Daily Life/ Culture- Clothing
Fashion was very important in the Renaissance and it showed wealth and power. Wealthy people wore many items of clothing with different colors and materials. Peasants would only have 1-2 outfits. Men wore tights and stockings with a shirt and doublet over top. Women wore long dresses with large sleeves are jewelry usually sapphires and pearls.
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Period: Dec 22, 1300 to
Daily Life/ Culture- Family
Marriages were carefully arranged and well thought out. When the child was 2-3, the family would begin thinking of their marriage. The man was the head of the family. The men made all the decisions and the women had no share in any of the family's money. The women or wife just took care of the home.
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Period: Dec 22, 1300 to
Daily Life/ Culture- Music and Dance
New forms of dancing were brought to life and many people danced at festivals as a form of entertainment. The new dances were called the Reverence, Saltarello, Pavane, and Italian Double. There were new instaments that were invented during this time such as the Lute, Harpsichord, and the Hurdy Gurdy.
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Dec 22, 1301
The Catholic Church- Papal Schism
In 1301, the King tried taxing the French clergy. The pope threatened the King because of what he was doing. He was arrested because of his crimes. He then later was released. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19OHcVaml6Q8KhmnFyeF97uFicefW26E-HlgUKMKWaN0/edit#slide=id.p25 -
Dec 22, 1305
The Catholic Church- Clement V
Clement V became pope in 1305.He deceided to move the headquarters of the Church from Rome to Avignon in southern France. Lots of people thought that he was in control of the Church. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19OHcVaml6Q8KhmnFyeF97uFicefW26E-HlgUKMKWaN0/edit#slide=id.p28 -
Jan 21, 1320
Literary works- The Divine Comedy
Dante is the author of this poem. He began writing in 1308 and it was finished in 1320. This poem is about a souls journey to salvation. This poem is about him how he travels through hell, purgatory, and paradise.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Comedy
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/renaissance-reformation/late-gothic-italy/florence-late-gothic/a/dantes-divine-comedy-in-late-medieval-and-early-renaissance-art -
Dec 22, 1377
The Catholic Church- The Three Popes
The next popes lived in Avignon, and there was six of them. Pope Gregory moved the papacy back to Rome. This happened in 1377. When he died, the French Cardinals did not appreciate the new pope coming in so they elected a new pope. Later, they elected a third pope. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19OHcVaml6Q8KhmnFyeF97uFicefW26E-HlgUKMKWaN0/edit#slide=id.p28 -
Dec 22, 1387
Literary works- The Canterbury Tales
This was a collection of stories that was told by pilgrims. 29 pilgrims were headed to the tomb of St. Thomas Beckett. The tomb was located in Canterbury, England. This was written by Geoffrey Chaucer. It was written between 1387 and 1400.
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Dec 22, 1397
Patrons of the Arts- Medici Bank
The Medici Bank was the most important financial establishment during the 15 century in Europe. Because of their bank, it made them one of the richest families in Europe at the time. Giovanni de Medici is the founder of the Medici Bank. The bank was founded in 1397. https://www.ducksters.com/history/renaissance/medici_family.php -
Dec 22, 1405
Literary works- The Book of the City of Ladies
This book explains that women would be just as smart as men if they were given the same educational opportunity's. Christine de Pizan is the writer of this book. This book was published in 1405. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dC1N0ynMu-jVSCh3vl9fbW51tFl7O2Y0Ur_qbp9vPVI/edit#slide=id.p14 -
Feb 21, 1436
Renaissance Art- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Filippo Brunelleschi was a architect and engineer, he was one of the pioneers of early Renaissance architecture in Italy. One of his biggest accomplishments was the dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This was built in Florence. This began in 1296 and was completed in 1436. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Filippo-Brunelleschi -
Dec 22, 1444
Patrons of the Arts- Cosimo de' Medici
Cosimo de' Medici was an Italian Banker and politician. Cosimo helped the architectural skills of Michelozzo to help him build his palace. Cosimo helped with cultural life also, sending ships to gather manuscripts of ancient writers. He sponsored poets and philosophers. The Platonic Academy was made because of his hard work. In 1444, he the first public library in Florence. https://biography.yourdictionary.com/cosimo-de-medici
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Feb 21, 1501
Renaissance Art- David
David is a sculpture created between 1501 and 1504. Michelangelo is the artist of this sculpture. David is made out of marble. This sculpture represented the Biblical hero David. This sculpture was originally for the Cathedral of Florence. It was placed in Piazza della Signoria.
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Mar 23, 1503
Renaissance Art- Mona Lisa
Leonardo was the man who painted the Mona Lisa. Oil painting was used on a wood panel to create this art piece. This painting is now owned by the Government of France. n 1503, this is when some historians believe the Mona Lisa was first being painted.
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Mar 31, 1506
Scientific Inventions- Heliocentric Solar System
Aristarchus of Samos was the person who invented the Heliocentric Solar System. This was the idea that the sun is the center of the solar system.
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Mar 21, 1509
Renaissance Art- The School of Athens
This painting was painted on the far wall of the Vatican Palace. This painting showed harmony and balance. It was clear that Raphael knew what was going on with classic Greek and Roman art. He started painting during 1509. The School of Athens has symbolizes the marriage of art, philosophy, and science. This was painted between 1509 and 1511.
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Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther and Protestant Reformation- 95 Theses
Luther was very angry at the church for what they were doing such as selling indulgences. He wanted to tell the church about the true path to salvation. He decided to write 95 Theses about all the things the church was doing wrong and the truth. He took his 95 Theses and nailed them on the door of Wittenburg cathedral for everyone to see and read on October 31, 1517. https://www.history.com/topics/reformation/martin-luther-and-the-95-theses
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Jan 22, 1521
Martin Luther and Protestant Reformation- Excommunication
Pope Leo X wanted Martin Luther to recant 41 of his Theses. Martin Luther needed more time and he did not want to because that was his beleifs on the Church and the lies they are telling people. In January of 1521, Luther was kicked out from the Church because of what he was saying about the Church.
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Feb 5, 1564
Inventions- Violin
Andrea Amari of Cremona is given credit for inventing the violin during the Renaissance. He was the first person to create such an instrument.
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Feb 21, 1565
Renaissance Art- The Hunters in the Snow
This painting was made with oil on wood. Pieter Bruegel the Elder is the man who painted this painting. This scene is of hunters during the cold months of winter. This may be Bruegel trying to show what winter looked like during this time.
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Scientific Inventions- Microscope
Zacharias Janssen invented the microscope in 1590. They were used to look at tiny bugs and fleas. The invention of the microscope helped invent the telescope and eyeglasses. This invention happened because Zacharias and his sons were using a tube and they noticed when they used different lenses, the objects around them would appear bigger than before.
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Inventions- Flush Toilet
The inventor is Sir John Harrington. He invented this for himself and royalty. A lever got pulled and the bottom opened and waste went down the pipe into rivers and other places.
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Scientific Inventions- Barometer
The barometer was invented by Evangelista Torricelli. The first barometer made used mercury. The items he used to make it was a glass tube that opens from bottom and closes on top and a pool of mercury was on the bottom of the tube. Most people now use digital barometers.
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Martin Luther and Protestant Reformation- A New Church
Luther started to get followers and they began to organize a new Christian Church. An fight broke out between Lutherans and Catholics. This lasted 30 years. It started in 1618 and lasted until 1648. This ended with the Treaty of Augsburg. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19OHcVaml6Q8KhmnFyeF97uFicefW26E-HlgUKMKWaN0/edit#slide=id.p41 http://theconversation.com/five-of-the-most-violent-moments-of-the-reformation-71535 -
Renaissance Art- The Last Supper
The Last Supper was painted by Leonardo da Vinci. This painting was believed to begin around 1495/6 and completed it around 1498. This picture is shows the last meal Jesus ate with his apostles before his crucifixion.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Supper
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Last-Supper-fresco-by-Leonardo-da-Vinci
