The Modern Age (Ricard Gil) by Ricard Gil Castañé https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y en-us 2023-03-03 12:04:48 UTC 2023-03-16 19:43:26 UTC hello@padlet.com rgil22 https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y/wish/2502548242 The modern age starts somewhere between 1440-1492 and finishes with the French revolution of 1789.]]> 2023-03-03 12:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y/wish/2502548242 The society remains structured same but with the addition of bourgeoisie. This implies a shift in economic power from traditional aristocracy to the bourgeoisie. The appearance of bandits, pirates, and corsairs suggests social instability. The statement provides a snapshot of a society in flux, with changing power dynamics and economic conditions. rgil22 https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y/wish/2519901190 2023-03-16 19:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y/wish/2519901190 Demographic changes of the Late Middle Ages were influenced by economic and social factors such as poor harvests, wars, and epidemics like the Plague. Despite these challenges, on the modern age there were improvements in food production, reduced illness, and increased birth rates. rgil22 https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y/wish/2519905394 2023-03-16 19:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y/wish/2519905394 The population growth that is driving an increased demand for agricultural and artisanal products. This is leading to a growth in commercial exchanges and a diversification of products. Additionally, there is an increase in the banking sector, which implies that there is an expansion of financial activities that are supporting these economic developments. Overall, this suggests a dynamic and evolving economy that is responding to changing demographic and market conditions. rgil22 https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y/wish/2519911614 2023-03-16 19:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y/wish/2519911614 The emergence of humanism, which was influenced by figures such as Petrarch, Erasmus, and Machiavelli, as well as scientists, represented a new way of thinking that emphasized the value of human knowledge and experience. This led to the transmission of knowledge and ideas, with a focus on the importance of reason and classical antiquity. The development of the printing press by Gutenberg played a crucial role in the dissemination of these ideas, making it possible to produce books and other materials in large quantities. Finally, the growth of academies provided a forum for the exchange of ideas and the development of new knowledge. rgil22 https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y/wish/2519918410 2023-03-16 19:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y/wish/2519918410 Two new artistic styles appear the Renaissance and Baroque, these two movements reflect cultural values and the influence of social and economical beings of the time. rgil22 https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y/wish/2519924561 2023-03-16 19:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y/wish/2519924561 Many people were dissatisfied with the Church due to its luxurious lifestyle, lack of education, relaxed moral standards, sale of church offices, and the sale of indulgences. In 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 theses, which were criticisms of the Catholic Church's doctrines rgil22 https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y/wish/2519927819 2023-03-16 19:43:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rgil22/bleviltxqcssru9y/wish/2519927819