My Renaissance padlet by Benjamin Jackson

The Printing Press, 1436

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-04 13:20:43 UTC

Invented by Johannes Gutenberg, the Printing Press allowed for words and numbers to be quickly written down on paper to mass-produce literature and news.

The Pencil, 1560

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-04 13:23:10 UTC

Invented by Simonio and Lyndiana Bernacotti, the pencil allowed for cheap production and easily replaceable writing material, it allowed for mistakes to be erased and is still around today.

The Microscope, 1590

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-04 13:26:14 UTC

Invented by Zacharias Janssen, the microscope allowed humans to start to theorize about the biology of life and new ideas of bacteria and microorganisms.

The Telescope, 1608

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-04 13:28:52 UTC

Invented by Hans Lippershey, the telescope influenced more ideas and theories in science by allowing us to see distances far and wide. Planets and stars continued to be studied as our understanding of or planet and the surrounding planets grew.

Christopher Columbus

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 00:15:32 UTC

During the early stages of the Renaissance, Columbus set out in 1492 on a westward expedition in which he found new land and many new resources to be brought back to Europe.

William Shakespeare

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 00:18:05 UTC

During the Renaissance, Shakespeare wrote many plays that would be some of the most historical literature and drama we have to date.

Michelangelo

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 00:20:08 UTC

Famous painter and sculptor who captured the aspects of new features adopted in Renaissance work. He is responsible for the Statue of David and the Paintings on the roof of the Sistine Chapel.

Galileo Galilei

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 00:22:04 UTC

In the late stages of the Renaissance, Galileo was responsible for creating many theories about our solar system that conflicted with the Catholic Church at the time and ended up being correct.

1498, The Last Supper

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 00:48:15 UTC

Leonard Da Vinci creates one of the most famous pieces depicting the biblical reference of the Last Supper.

1506, Mona Lisa

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 00:49:41 UTC

Leonardo Da Vinci completed another famous artwork the the Mona Lisa which depicts a lady with an elegant smile and bright background.

1504, Statue of David

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 00:53:28 UTC

Constructed by Michaelangelo, the Statue is a depiction from the bible of the story David and Goliath. David is contemplating before going out to face Goliath.

1511, School of Athens

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 00:57:13 UTC

Made by the artist Raphael, this artwork depicts many Greek philosophers and scientists in the pursuit of knowledge.

1454, Gutenberg Bible

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 01:25:16 UTC

After the invention of the printing press, the Gutenberg bible is one of the earliest major books printed using movable type to spread knowledge about Christianity.

1492, Columbus Expedition

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 01:26:39 UTC

In 1492, Columbus landed in the Bahamas and discovered the new world. This allowed for new land disputes between countries and many resources were brought back to Europe for trade.

1504, Statue of David

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 01:28:27 UTC

Arguably the most important artwork to come from the Renaissance, The Statue of David is one of the oldest sculptures to still be around today as it thought a story straight from the Bible.

1570, World Atlas

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 01:30:32 UTC

In the later stages of the Renaissance, created by Abraham Ortelius, it was the first mapped look of the entire world from an educated depiction. This brought new exploration to come as time progressed.

Women's Fashion

aaronpierce2 — 2025-02-05 13:06:17 UTC

The overall silhouette for women's fashion during the Renaissance period was long, flowing dresses with high waists, and long, puffy sleeves.

The Violin

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 13:06:47 UTC

Starting to become popular in the Renaissance, the violin is a stringed instrument played by a bow that could make sounds in high and low pitches.

What Defines Renaissance Style?

aaronpierce2 — 2025-02-05 13:06:54 UTC

Renaissance art is marked by a gradual shift from the abstract forms of the medieval period to the representational forms of the 15th century.

Renaissance Fashion Trends

aaronpierce2 — 2025-02-05 13:07:36 UTC

The Renaissance ideal of beauty was a white-faced mask "of youth.'' Many women wore a white lead and vinegar-based makeup to create the desired pasty look.

What Did Men Wear?

aaronpierce2 — 2025-02-05 13:08:29 UTC

A peasant man would wear at least a tunic or shirt, and breeches of some kind. He would also wear a laced-up or buttoned jerkin or a vest with or without sleeves over this, and some kind of hat with a biggins underneath to keep his shaggy hair out of his eyes.

Double Virginal

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 13:08:43 UTC

A piano-like instrument that uses two sets of keys to produce sound in different octaves. One or two people could play it.

Mandora

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 13:11:09 UTC

A smaller string instrument to be plucked or played with a bow. This instrument was also to be displayed as it has many carvings and depictions in it.

Lute

benjaminjackson9 — 2025-02-05 13:13:58 UTC

The lute is shaped and plays like a modern-day guitar. The biggest difference is the top portion being bent backwards to give it more of a ¨baroque configuration¨.