During the course of history mankind has undergone massive changes. Man has evolved from leading a simple life to today’s world where technology and all the modern conveniences are enjoyed by all. One of the most important periods of time in the development of mankind is the Renaissance Era.
From the 14th to 17th Centuries, many innovations and developments occurred which helped in man’s evolution. Innovations in art, music, architecture and science during the Renaissance have helped shape the world, and paved the way to the modern era.
There are many resources available to help understand the significance of the events during the Renaissance. We have assembled a collection of helpful and informative links:
People
- People of the Renaissance – information on some of the more notable people during the Renaissance.
- Renaissance People – informative site containing information on famous people of the Renaissance.
- Renaissance Personalities – helpful information on various categories of personalities of the Renaissance.
- Famous Renaissance People – listing of famous Renaissance individuals and why they are important.
- Famous People of the Renaissance – categories of well known people who lived during the Renaissance Era.
Art and Music
- Renaissance Music – resourceful look at various pieces of music which was composed during the Renaissance.
- Women and Art in the Renaissance – informative article discussing the role of women and art during the Renaissance.
- Music in the Renaissance – helpful website showing the various achievements in music during the Renaissance.
- Arts Renaissance – general information about the various changes occurring in the Renaissance.
- Religious Art Resources – resourceful site covering various website dealing with Renaissance era religious art topics.
Architecture
- Early Renaissance Architecture – website showing images of various types of Renaissance architecture.
- Renaissance Architecture – various examples of architecture seen during the Renaissance era.
- Architecture of the Renaissance – informative website showing various types of architecture.
- Renaissance Architecture Resources – resourceful website outlining various topics on architecture.
- Architecture and Public Space – informative article discussing the origins of architecture in Renaissance times.
Culture
- Explorations in Renaissance Culture – information on the changes in culture during the Renaissance.
- Renaissance Culture and Society – helpful website and book talking about Renaissance culture.
- Explorations in Renaissance Culture – useful website discussing culture during the Renaissance.
- Medieval and Renaissance Culture – informative article on the culture during Renaissance and medieval times.
- Renaissance Culture – look at family culture and life during the Renaissance.
Inventions and Science
- Renaissance Innovations – informative article talking about innovations made during Renaissance.
- Science and the Renaissance – useful information on the advances in science during the Renaissance.
- Renaissance Machines – helpful website talking about scientific advances during the Renaissance.
- DaVinci – biography of one of the most important inventors and scientists during the Renaissance.
- History of Science in the Renaissance – wiki page outlining the changes in science during the course of the Renaissance.
Renaissance Resources
- Renaissance History Resources – useful collection of resources on the Renaissance and more.
- Renaissance – helpful collection of information on the Renaissance.
- Renaissance Resources –informative website containing resources in a variety of topics.
- Literary Renaissance Resources – wide ranging collection of resources covering literature during the Renaissance time period.
- Renaissance Resources – information and resources on a variety of topics pertaining to the Renaissance.
Article written by Carolyn J Todd