The renaissance

Here's a handcrafted mosaic a reproduction of Rafael's popular painting School Of Athens. Thismarble mosaic of the famous School of Athens by Italian renaissance artist Raphael. Fully Handmade Artwork From Natural Stones And Hand Cut Tiles.

The Renaissance was a period of rapid change in Europe between 1300 and 1600 that influenced art, culture, politics and medicine.

I recently became highly obsessed with the TV show The Borgias, so when it came time for me to make my monthly Thrifty Thursday purchase all I could think about were Italian Renaissance dresses. Just look at these dresses! They may not be 100% historically accurate, but it is impossible to deny that they are pieces of art. Can you see why I was inspired? I got one white sheet, a pillow case that I stole the trim from, an opulent bed skirt, four pieces of light brown fabric, and a pearl…

It shocked almost everyone when I told them that, at the age of 37, I was attending my very first Renaissance Fair. I am, and have always been, a very nerdy person. I play copious amounts of Dungeons and Dragons, love dressing up and am obsessed with history. Everyone was in disbelief at my never

Detail: Absorbed in his Studies, 1874, Eilif Peterssen (Norwegian, 1852-1928)

2020 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of artist Raffaello Sanzio—better known as Raphael, and, similar to museum exhibitions and celebrations surrounding Leonardo da Vinci’s anniversary in 2019, Raphael will be the star of the show this year.

This Teacher’s Guide on Renaissance and Reformation is filled with activity ideas and blackline masters that can help your students understand more about the Renaissance and the Reformation. Select or adapt the activities that suit your students’ needs and interests best.