Renaissance Project

Renaissance Times

Advances of Advances of Architecture
Literature & Engineering

Advances of Painting

Advances of Science By: Clexy Cabugnason
Ariana Alfaro
& MAthematics
Khea Decena

Daniel Rodriguez

Advances of Literature

Dante Alighieri is a native of Florence was
a well-known writer to create literature in his
native language. “The Divine Comedy” was his
best-known work that was written in early
1300s. It was a poem that described Dante’s
imaginary journey through places where
Christians believed that souls went in the
afterlife.

In medieval times, literature usually dealt
with religious topics. A lot of writers used a
formal, impersonal style. On the other hand,
Renaissance writers were interested in
individual experience and in the world around
them. Writers used more individual style and
they expressed thoughts and feelings about
life.

Literature, and other Renaissance art The divine comedy highlights strong
forms was changed by the rebirth of emotions and the experiences of individuals.
interest in classical ideas and the rise of Dante Alighieri's poem was a social
humanism. During the italian renaissance, commentary. It was filled with real people.
the topics people wrote about had changed Dante's work became a model for other
and so did their writing styles. renaissance writers.

Made by: Khea Decena

Advances of Architecture &
Engineering

Architects added their own ideas to
classical building styles. Wealthy families built
their own private houses. They called them
palazzi, most palazzi were built around a
courtyard. In the courtyard it might contain
statues and other works of art.

Advances in engineering made new kinds
of architecture possible. One of the most
impressive architectural features of the
Renaissance was the great cathedral. The
cathedral was called , the Duomo di Santa
Maria del Fiore. They started to build it in
1296.

During the renaissance there were The Florentines had to leave an opening
many architectures all over the place. for the dome. They didn’t know how to build a
Also, there was engineering involved large enough dome that wouldn’t collapse.
in all of this. Some of the architecture The dome was finished in 1436. The dome still
came from engineering. stands today. It stands over 300 feet above
the city and it is so high that from the top you
can see most of the city Florence.

Made by: Daniel Rodriguez

Advances of Science &
Mathematics

Leonardo da Vinci was an artist, a scientist,

During the Renaissance, mathematics and an inventor. He would think and sketch at

and science were two topics that also Orsanmichele. He was a handsome, brilliant

experienced a vast "rebirth." Most man that was endlessly curious. He had many

people stopped relying on old books and things written and sketched in his notebook like

theories to start analyzing results using geometry, engineering, sound, motion, and

mathematics and logics. architecture. He even learned about how the

moon affects the Earth’s tides. He was also the

first person to draw maps from above the

ground.

There were also other Italian scientists and

mathematicians that made breakthroughs as

well. For example, Girolamo Cardano who

solved complex equations in algebra. He was

interested in gambling and he did pioneering

work in probability which is the science of

chance.

During the Renaissance,

mathematics and science were two Galileo Galilei however, did important

topics that also experienced a vast experiments concerning gravity. He proved that

"rebirth." Most people stopped relying a heavy object and a light object fall on the

on old books and theories to start same rate. He also built the first telescope to

analyzing results using mathematics look out in space. Using his telescope, he

and logics. Scholars and others also discovered sunspots and the moons of the

made great advances in science and planet Jupiter.

mathematics.

Made by: Clexy Cabugnason

Advances of Painting

Patrons have opened opportunities to those
who have experience in painting. Most painters
like to draw what they are feeling, they want artist
paintings that look the most realistic like different
style from flat, rigid paintings or depth on a flat
surface. They say the smaller a painted object is,
the farther away it appears to be.

What are Renaissance What painters learn is that a feeling depth
painters? They were the first to could be created by lines that come closer
use techniques of perspective. together as they receded into the distance. There
The medics had to spend lots are many ways a painter can do to make the
of money for the palaces, painting look realistic. For example, one thing you
paintings, and statues. can do is shading and it makes figures and
objects look three-dimensional. Sandro Botticelli,
a famous painter has made one of these called
Adoration of the Magi.

Most people think painting is easy but really
it’s not since it takes time and practice. You have
to know that science and math are a big part of
painting. Mathematics is to help you out how to
divide the space you need in your painting.
Science is because of the oil paint and the colors
we use and the textures of the paint to make it
look real.

Made by: Ariana Alfaro

Leonardo Da Vinci

Birthplace: Village near Florence Many historians and scholars
regard Leonardo as the prime
exemplar of the “Universal Genius” or
“Renaissance Man”, an individual
“unquenchable curiosity” and
“feverishly inventive imagination”.

Birth/Death (yr): 1452-1519 Leonardo painted Mona lisa on a
piece of pinewood in 1506. In the
Personality: Leonardo is an endlessly history of art, no painting has ever
curious handsome man. He is very been so admired. This painting was so
caring especially when it comes to famous for its enigmatic smile which
animals and he is also very brilliant. caused many speculation. It displays a
remarkable use of perspective,
Training: All his life he studied many balance, and detail. Light, shade, and
subjects, including art, music, math, color reveal Leonardo’s close study of
anatomy, botany, architecture, and light. Principles of geometry helped
engineering. him organize the space of his
paintings that students of his art
Talents: He was an accomplished detected. He inspired many other
painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, great other artists like Michelangelo.
and inventor. He made precise
drawings of people, animals, and He was a careful observer and
plants. liked to figure things out for himself.
He didn't want to accept anything as
Achievements: One of his masterpiece true until he had proved it to himself.
is the Mona Lisa. He designed weapons,
buildings, and a variety of machines. He Made by: Clexy Cabugnason
also drew a helicopter and a

Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo would use systematic observations, logical reasoning, and
experimentation to satisfy his endless curiosity. For more than 40 years,
Leonardo’s observations and ideas are all inside of his notebooks. He would
transfer his ideas in his notebook at his favorite church, Orsanmichele. He
would write about geometry, engineering, sound, motion, and architecture. He
sketched and wrote about fascinating topics in his notebook.

In Leonardo's notebook, it also showed his studies of anatomy, including the
circulation of blood and the workings of the eye. He even learned about how
the moon affects the Earth’s tides. There wasn't anyone who drew from first
person view but Leonardo finally did it and he drew maps that was from above
the ground. Since Leonardo was an inventor, he designed bridges, weapons,
and many other machines. An underwater diving suit was one of this many
farsighted ideas. He also drew a helicopter and a submarine even though it
was centuries ahead of their time.

He had special love to animals. Sometimes, he would buy a caged animal
at the market just to set them free. He was a vegetarian which was very
unusually during their time.He had so many interest that it made him a true
Renaissance person. Leonardo is a nearly perfect example of the spirit of the
Renaissance since he was such a creative genius.

Made by: Clexy Cabugnason