The Renaissance - Renaissance means "rebirth." It refers to a rebirth of what made ancient Greek and Roman so great. It was a time of blossoming for science, architecture, art, literature, etc.


Key words and related terms:  Francesco Sforza, De' Medici family, Lorenzo/Cosimo De' Medici, Niccolo Machiavelli, Baldassare Castiglione, printing press, Petrarch, Dante, Michelangelo, Jan Van Eyck, Leonardo Da Vinci, Charlemagne, Martin Luther, Desiderus Erasmus, King Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Edward I, Magana Carta, Charlemagne, Philip II, Isabel I of Castile, Ferdinand V of Aragon, Richard III, Henry VIII, Louis XI, Niccolo Machiavelli, Sir Thomas More, Cardinal Wolsey, Anne Boleyn, Act of Supremacy, Mary, Queen of Scots, Lady Jane Grey, Mary Tudor (Bloody Mary),  Elizabeth I, Catherine of Aragon, Emperor Maximillian.

The 16th Century  Discover some of the major crisis of the time and who benefited from these societal revolts. It was the beginning of the modern era, and it saw a revolution in almost every aspect of life. This brought about many conflicts and turmoil.

Elizabethan Life in England

The Italian Renaissance Art Web from Paris - Art students will find this site on Italian and Northern Renaissance art created by WebMuseum, Paris a delight. The site features famous Renaissance art images. There are edifying descriptions of these beautiful images and a concise overview of the time period. You will also find paintings from other periods and museums and a virtual tour of Paris.

Renaissance: Symmetry, Shape, Size  In Greek and Roman art, mathematics was used to provide shape, symmetry, and balance. This was especially true with regard to architecture. The article on this page is about symmetry, shape and size. It is part of a Web site on the Renaissance. "The Renaissance was an age in which artistic, social, scientific, and political thought turned in new directions." Be sure to investigate all of the interesting information on this site on this interesting topic.

Renaissance Women The Renaissance was a transitional time period between the Medieval Era and the Modern World. The word "renaissance" means revival. During this period, there were many great achievements in the arts and sciences. From this web site, you can read about the contributions of two famous women, Isabelle d'Este and Catherine de Medici. Discover how these two women broke away from the traditional role of women, and became "renaissance women." Read about their backgrounds, accomplishments, and their impact on the world.