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1. The Renaissance The Renaissance is a cultural European movement which began in the 14th century in Florence, Italy and ended in the 17th century. It encompasses the reformation of the church and the belief in the dignity of man; in the arts the linear perspective wa...
2. Renaissance Education - how to study and apply classical literature Educational endeavors, as all social activities, move from extreme to extreme like a pendulum. At the start of the renaissance there was need to redevelop appreciation of science and math after the excesses of allegorical thought within the precedin...
3. Saint Sebastian Saint Sebastian has been depicted in numerous paintings and sculptures throughout the centuries and the world.  In the majority of them, he's depicted as nude, tied to a pole and riddled with arrows.  Why such a popular image?  Check h...
4. Nicolaus Copernicus Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus revolutionized science by postulating that the earth and other planets revolve about a stationary sun. Developed in the early 1500s but not published until years later, his heliocentric (sun-centered) theory disp...
5. Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci is Italian Renaissance architect, inventor, engineer, sculptor and painter. He was born on April, 15th 1452 in Tuscany, Italy, died on May, 2nd 1519, Cloux in France. Because of the multifaceted talents Leonardo da Vinci is describ...
6. Thyme2dream Jewelry~ Fae Elven Fashionista I create jewelry for Fae & Elven folk and have recently discovered that mortals like it too...in my shop you will find unusual jewelry items~ ear cuffs, bohemian wraps (ear wraps), arm cuffs, tiaras, circlets, hair vines combs & twirls, rainbows and...
7. How To Look Beautiful In The Skin You're In - An article on the inner spirit of a woman, and how it affects her outer beauty. Making beauty much more than skin deep.
8. Leonardo Da Vinci - Artist, Inventor, Engineer His full name is Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, but most simply know him as Da Vinci or Leonardo Da Vinci. He was born on April 15, 1452 and died May 2, 1519. Most know him as a famous painter, but he was so much more.
9. Albrecht Durer This lens will gather information on Albrecht Durer for use in picture study for students and adults alike. Although most people will not name Albrecht Durer as a great painter of the Renaissance, he is just as important as Raphael, Leonardo da Vi...
10. Faberge Egg A Fabergé egg is one of 50 (52 if we count the unfinished Karelian Birch and Tsarevich Constellation eggs) Easter gifts made by Peter Carl Fabergé between 1855 and 1917 for the Russian Tsars and their family members. Faberge Eggs obtain...
11. Repair and Restoration of Works of Art You might wonder why the topic or title of this lense sound funny. Hospital is place for people who are sick or dying but in this case it has nothing to do with that. It refers to an art that is dying and needs repair and restoration. Welcome to...
12. Tennessee Renaissance Festival - TN Ren Fest in Triune, TN If you would like to travel back to 16th century England, you'll want to visit this historic annual family entertainment venue just outside of Nashville. The Tennessee Renaissance Festival takes place the first four weekends in May and on Memorial Da...
13. Aerial or Atmospheric Perspective in Art We have been learning about the artistic techniques that evolved in Italy during the Renaissance period of time, roughly the 15th and early 16th centuries. Concepts that formed during this time period are: Importance of the artist Use of space and p...
14. Silverpoint Drawing You can easily make a silverpoint tool and primed paper for drawing and experimenting with this historical medium. If you're a packrat like me, you can use the stuff you already have lying around to try it; otherwise, the materials are not very expe...
15. Niccolo Machiavelli Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) was an Italian author and statesman. He was an important figure during the Renaissance period. Macchivelli served the Florentine republic as a political servant and later as defense secretary. He implemented a citizen...
16. Renaissance Woman Online A Renaissance Woman is a woman (as opposed to a Renaissance Man) who has broad intellectual interests and that is definitely me! I am interested in all sorts of fields from business and marketing to writing and education. I love trivia and quotes too...
17. Jan van Eyck - Resources for Art Lovers This lens is about Jan van Eyck, the 15th century artist who is frequently credited with inventing oil painting. He's an important painter of the Northern Renaissance. You can: - find out about Jan van Eyck's life - see images of van Eyck's paintings...
18. Renaissance and Medievil Clothing Floral head wreaths are romantic and beautiful. They have graced the heads of women for centuries. A head wreath for brides, bridesmaids or flower girls will give your wedding a special flair.
19. Camera Lucida: a lens for the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) Welcome all! This lens is a place for all things related to the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism). I hope you find it useful; please feel free to contact me if you have any compliments, complaints, or suggestions. Enjoy! For those who don't know...
20. Florence, Italy: The must-see sights of Florence The capital city of Tuscany, Florence lies along to the Arno River. This jewel of a city is known as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Rich with history and culture, the city is home to some major architectural landmarks, as well as a numbe...