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The Renaissance

Information on the Italian Renaissance intended for 10th Grade World History. Touches in the advancements during the Renaissance particularly within Italy while placing emphasis on the non-European influences that greatly impacted the success of the Renaissance. This collection aims to give general knowledge about the Italian Renaissance while giving background information on the different groups of people that had major influence on the advancements made by the Europeans. It also looks into the role of women and women who went against their traditional roles such as artists. This collection aims to address EDI by providing information on different ethnic groups and non-European countries as well as including the roles and achievements of women during the time.

Date Added to MERLOT:: September 13, 2023
Created by:: Chad Springer
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How Islam Influenced the European Renaissance ()

An introduction on how the Islamic Golden Age greatly influenced the success of the Italian Renaissance. Particularly... More

An introduction on how the Islamic Golden Age greatly influenced the success of the Italian Renaissance. Particularly looking into Islamic country's superior understanding of mathematics and medicine, this article gives students a foundation understanding on how the advancements and achievements of non-European countries influenced the Renaissance. While the Renaissance is typically referred to as an event in an isolated Europe, the influences from other parts of the world are equally important as the famous European figures that are discussed in most world history classes.
Chinese Porcelain in Renaissance Italy - Fifteen Eighty Four ... ()

This is an article that leads students into finding the link between the Italian Renaissance and the Silk Road, a trade... More

This is an article that leads students into finding the link between the Italian Renaissance and the Silk Road, a trade route in China where items such as porcelain found their way into Western Europe. This particular article touches on the intrigue of Chinese porcelain on wealthy Italians and discusses how some Renaissance artists found inspiration from the porcelain. This addresses EDI through the inclusion of the significance of the Chinese during the Renaissance, straying away from the Eurocentric idea that the Renaissance was a time of European excellence and discovery.
Architecture in Renaissance Italy | The Metropolitan Museum of Art ()

When discussing the Renaissance, it is important to acknowledge the non-European factors that influenced the Italians... More
History of Europe - Renaissance Science, Technology & Exploration ... ()

A summary of the technological advancement made during the Renaissance that discusses the origins of printing in China... More
'Where Are The Women?': Uncovering The Lost Works Of Female ... ()

This article discusses a bit about the role of women during the Renaissance and discusses female artists who have been... More

This article discusses a bit about the role of women during the Renaissance and discusses female artists who have been left out of popular history. Since women were not allowed to pursue art as a profession, there is little known about female artists. This article attempts to share some of what is known about the females and offers a more diverse look at the popular artistry during the Italian Renaissance.
Women during the Italian Renaissance : stereotypes vs. realities ()

A long paper about the reality of women during the Renaissance versus the stereotypes that were perceived of them at the... More