https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom yes en-us 2016-11-17 13:39:02 UTC 2024-05-13 22:17:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Planets.png 4804324600 https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/138390156 Florence was home to some of the most influential and artistic people during the renaissance. It was the wealthiest city and the center for trade. The Medici family was the richest group of merchants and bankers. The family gained control of the government in Florence and ruled for many years. ]]> 2016-11-17 13:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/138390156 4804324600 https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/138395911 Leonardo da Vinci was genius inventor, painter, mathematician, scientist, and much more. He painted the Mona Lisa and dissected corpses. He also made sketches for flying machines and underwater boats. ]]> 2016-11-17 14:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/138395911 4804324600 https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/138687178 Raphael had his own style of artwork mixing Christian themes and classical styles. He is best known for his paintings of Madonna. He did works of religion sneaking in ideas of the renaissance. ]]> 2016-11-18 13:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/138687178 4804324600 https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/138691917 Michelangelo was a sculptor, a painter, architect, and poet. He The picture below is the Last Judgement on the Sistine Chapel. It is a depiction of the second coming of Christ and it took four years to paint. M]]> 2016-11-18 14:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/138691917 4804324600 https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/139079885 Baldassare was a widely known author that wrote The Book of Courtier , that provides the manners, education, virtues, and skills that someone in the court should have. He painted pictures of the ideal man and woman using words in his handbooks. ]]> 2016-11-21 13:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/139079885 4804324600 https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/139085013 Machiavelli wrote a book on how to obtain power (The Prince). He advised rulers to do whatever was necessary to get the job done. Some people did not like his ideas and his ideas were thought of as being cynical. His name has the connotation of deceit in politics. ]]> 2016-11-21 13:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/139085013 4804324600 https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/139088253 Francesco Petrarca was a philosopher, poet, and scholar. His writings changed the Italian language, and he was known as the "Father of Humanism." He studied ancient literature. He died at a good age for his time period and lived a long life. ]]> 2016-11-21 14:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/139088253 4804324600 https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/140389966 Gutenberg was an inventor. He invented the first movable-type. He sparked the renaissance because his easy way of printing made it possible for more people to become literate, and to increase their knowledge. Gutenberg's ideas made the production of books increase tremendously. ]]> 2016-11-29 02:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/140389966 4804324600 https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/140390874 Albrecht was an artist; he was famous all across Europe while still in his twenties. He most popularly worked on engravings, portraits, and watercolor. His most famous works include the Knight, Death, and Saint Jerome in his Study. ]]> 2016-11-29 02:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/140390874 4804324600 https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/140391911 Desiderius Erasmus was a priest, teacher, and scholar. He made new Latin and Greek editions of the New Testament along with calling for a reform in the Catholic church. He wanted change in the church but did not mess with the Pope. ]]> 2016-11-29 02:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/140391911 4804324600 https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/140397928 Saint Thomas More was a renaissance humanist. He was also an author and wrote Utopia. He opposed the protestant reformation- especially Martin Luther- and the King's separation from the church. After refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy he was beheaded.  ]]> 2016-11-29 03:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/140397928 4804324600 https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/140398437 Shakespeare was a poet, writer, play writer, and actor. He has written the most famous stories, plays, and sonnets of all time. His pieces are translated into almost every language and recognized by most people to this day and age. He sparked the renaissance with his entertainment and literature. ]]> 2016-11-29 03:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/4804324600/qm87h5vmfjom/wish/140398437