The English Renaissance
Economic, artistic, and intellectual change were three major factors that contributed to the rebirth of the Middle Ages. This “rebirth” is what many refer to as the Renaissance era (1485-1650). New ideas and beliefs such as Humanism, the study of humans, sprouted from this new age. Historically idolized, Renaissance character, Queen Elizabeth, supported and served as an example of Humanistic ideals. Figures such as William Shakespeare (poet), and Leonardo Da Vinci (painter, sculptor, engineer, architect, and inventor) served as solid proof of Improvement in human life as well. New art forms that have sculptured today’s America were created by these two individuals. The Renaissance was also an era of spiritual change. The Protestant church was ignited due to the controversies that the want for a new bible translation brought. King James I approved for a new accurate, understandable version of the bible to be made. The King James Version is still used today. Actually, many, if not all the changes during the Renaissance, have impacted today’s America greatly.
information source Literature Launchers. Glencoe, Dvd. 2010.
information source Literature Launchers. Glencoe, Dvd. 2010.
Crash Course: Did the Renaissance Really Happen?
The Crash course producer John Green argues against the existence of the Renaissance because most people in the 15th and 16th centuries were totally unaware of the renaissance ,its art and learning affected a tiny sliver of the European population. Art and learning in the Renaissance didn’t filter down to people like technology does today. Life expectancy actually affected many regions of Europe and went down during the Renaissance. The Renaissance was only experienced by the wealthiest and the people, like painters, who served them. The vast majority of Europeans still lived on farms either as free peasants or tenants. Probably about 95% of the Europeans never encountered the Renaissance’s opulence or arts and modes of thought. We remember it as important because it is relevant to us now.
Info. Source: Crash Course Video, "Did the Renaissance really happen?: #22"
The Crash course producer John Green argues against the existence of the Renaissance because most people in the 15th and 16th centuries were totally unaware of the renaissance ,its art and learning affected a tiny sliver of the European population. Art and learning in the Renaissance didn’t filter down to people like technology does today. Life expectancy actually affected many regions of Europe and went down during the Renaissance. The Renaissance was only experienced by the wealthiest and the people, like painters, who served them. The vast majority of Europeans still lived on farms either as free peasants or tenants. Probably about 95% of the Europeans never encountered the Renaissance’s opulence or arts and modes of thought. We remember it as important because it is relevant to us now.
Info. Source: Crash Course Video, "Did the Renaissance really happen?: #22"
An Analysis of Plot in Moulin Rouge!
How Greek and Latin became part of the English Language:
Latin was the dominating language during the Roman Empire, during the 4th century A.D
the language was dying down due to new dialects that were entering the
land. New languages coming from the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes
from northern Europe were intermixed with Latin and new languages were created.
Around 6OO A.D Christian missionaries introduced a Greek alphabet to Britain.
Britain adopted this alphabet, therefore, we have Greek and Latin root words in
our modern language today Info Source: 1) 2) 3)
What is a Tragedy?
Tragedy is a work of art, to be more specific, dramatic art. Although these playwrights display sad and depressing moods they are still considered great works of art and are described as uplifting and intellectually enlightening. According to ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, when we see a tragedy and experience what the tragic figure experiences we undergo a purging of emotions (catharsis). We explore the depth of human suffering and the responses to that suffering. Tragic figure actions and suffering set them apart from us and make them worthy of studying. A great a example of a tragic figure is Oedipus Rex. He is a noble figure who represents someone better than we are, suffers a reversal or fortune, and recognizes the consequences of his actions. A play in order to be considered a tragedy has to undergo some sort of terrible beauty and have a Tragic figure.
Source: Shakespeare Module 2: What Is Tragedy? Standard Deviants School, 2005. DVD.
The Missing Scene in Macbeth: Act V, Scene 3 1/2
Macbeth is a classic play. However according to Aristotle, it is not a complete
tragedy. The play lacked regret or recognition of what the main character did. He was completely evil, so the audience had no pity towards him. To give Macbeth it's missing element we added a scene to the play in which Macbeth regret's what he has done because of what has happened to his wife. Here is a link to the script of the added scene ----> Click Here |
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