The Age of New Creations

     The Renaissance period ushered in a new and creative time in art, music, science, and literature. The art told stories through beauty and elegance. They did tend to showcase unclothed bodies, but they did so tastefully. The music was soothing, beautiful, and creative. You could imagine yourself sitting in a pew listening to a choir as the music floats through the air. The science of the time brought us a telescope, the scientific method, advances in medicine and astronomy, glasses, and more. You can think of Frances Bacon the next time you do an experiment in Biology or Chemistry:)
Literature brought us fantastic plays and interesting stories. The first "Utopian" society idea was presented during this time by Thomas More and has since been recreated many times by other authors. Unfortunately, Thomas's life was cut short by Henry VIII. Shakespeare gave us humorous and dramatic themed plays, which are still being performed today, and of course Dante gave us interesting stories that high school students still study today.

Daily life was changing as the printing press was introduced and allowed people to obtain books for the first time. It really did change everything.

Music was changing and bringing people together as composers and listeners.

Science was discovering new things and bringing more knowledge to people. The complexities of the human body and stars were being understood more and more. People were learning new things on a daily basis and benefiting from it. Some people used interesting methods to discover new things, but whatever they method they used, added to what we know now.

This week we will be moving on to an interesting period in time. It is a time filled with egotistical kings, gruesome executions, and an end to the catholic church as England knew it. Are you ready?

Homework:
1. Read Unit 17
2. Research King Henry VIII. Find out when he became king, who his 6 wives were, which wives produced heirs, how they died and why, and which of his people he had executed and why. You can make a poster displaying his wives and facts about them, write a paper, or create a booklet containing all of the information.

Have a great week!