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Friday, January 28, 2011

Michaelangelo

Michaelangelo was one of the most famous artists in the renaissance, he did many things he was a  painter sculptor, architect, and poet, Michaelangelo was born on March 6th 1475 besides the arts his flexibility in discipline had a high standard he was even considered a contender for the title of the archetypal Renaissance man, along with his rival and fellow Italian, Leonardo Da Vinci. His output in every field during his long life was wonderful when the sheer volume of correspondence, sketches, and reminiscences that survive and is taken into consideration,that he is the best documented artist of the 16th century. before he turn thirty he sculpted Pieta and David. Two biographies were published of him during his lifetime; one of the biographies was by Giorgio Vasari, he even said that MichaelAngelo was the pinnacle of all artistic achievement since the begining of the Renaissance.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Michealanglo .VS. Leonardo Divinchi

Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci greatest artists of the Renaissance

During the Renaissance people studied art. Art was one of the most important accomplishments of the Renaissance. People studied or copied art of ancient Greece and Rome. Artists made landscapes to make objects look more realistic. To make sculptors, artists studied the human parts of the body like the human bones and the muscles. One of the greatest artists of the Renaissance is Michelangelo. He was called the Renaissance man. He had made the Statue of David. Sculpture was not one of his famous accomplishments but a series of paintings that covered the Sistine Chapel. The other famous artists in the Renaissance was Leonardo da Vinci. Like Michelangelo, Leonardo was called the Renaissance man. One of his famous paintings was the Mona Lisa. Leonardo was not a polific draftsman but he kept a Journal of small sketches and detailed drawings that took his attention.Thats what enabled his ability in sience and the human body. Leonaro traveled around Italy and painted for the Pope.

When William Shakespeare Met Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway lived in a small village called Shottery and Stratford. Avon would likely have been the nearest town, only 1 mile away, with shops and a market. She was one of eight children and her father was Richard Hathaway. They lived in a farmhouse called Hewland farm. Anne was illiterate which means she did not attend any school. She was either 25 or 26 when she met William. He was 17 or 18 way to young to marry her. Men could not get married any age before 21 years old. William needed his fathers permission to marry because he was only 18. there was one place to get married at a church. William and Anne got married in November 26th 1582 at temple Grafton. At the top you will see a picture of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway. For more info Click Here

What age was Anne when she met William?
A. 24
B. 25
C. 26
D. 28

How old was William?
A. 15
B. 18/17
C. 19
D. 20

When did they get married?
A. 1500
B. 1568
C. 1589
D 1582

Sunday, January 23, 2011

The Difference Between A Renaissance Man And A Noble Man

  In the Middle Ages, a noble man was someone who was known for his wealth and supervision over the manors. A Renaissance man  is someone who is very talented in more than one way.  So the difference is that nobles are rich watch over the manors and  renaissance man have actually talented  and that's the difference.

Micheanglo VS. Devenchi

                                                                                             Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni,was amazingly talented in many ways he made great paintings,sculptors,and building designs. He was born 6 March 1475,he was known as Michelangelo,  his wide verities in different skills in the self-restaurant he took up was of such a high order that he is often considered a person for the title of archetypal Renaissance man, along with his rival and  Italian, Leonardo da Vinci. Michelangelo died in 18 February 1564.
   



Leonardo DaVinci  was an architect,musician,scientist, mathematician,engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer botanist and writer. Leonardo has often been described as the archetype of the Renaissance man. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time and probably the most multi- talented person who had ever lived. 

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Impact of the Protestant Reformation

The impact of the Protestant Reformation changed the religious beliefs, practices, culture and society of Christians mainly in Europe but also in other parts of the world.


  1.   Religious Beliefs:   During the Protestant Reformation the people had new evidence that the old beliefs were not true.  The old evidence that caused them to believe what they believed was the words of the pope and the Catholic books.  The new evidence was the Bible which now they could read it in their own language.
  2.   Religious Practices:      Before the Reformation many people would give money to the priest or the Pope to have their sins forgiven.  This was called: Penance  It was known as: Righteousness by Works.   Now that they have the Bibles the people know that God forgives your sins just by asking Him.  This is called: Righteousness by Faith.
  3.   Culture:  Before the Protestant Reformation the kings obeyed the Pope and did whatever the Pope told them to do.  After the Reformation the kings realized that the popes were teaching false things and decided that they were no longer going to do what the popes said and began to rule their kingdoms by themselves.  They also did not support the Catholic church with money as they used to.
  4.   Society of Christians:     Before the Reformation just about all the Christians when to the Catholic Church.  It was the only official Christian  Church.  After the Reformation a lot of new churches got started like the Lutherans; the Methodist and the Baptist.  The people in the new churches were call Protestants.  Many Protestants and Catholics argued and even fought about who were the real Christian people of God. 
Source of information: The Internet and discussing the topic with my father.
Internet link: http://www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-religion/protestant-reformation.htm