Through the years, developments in Science and Technology can be noticed. Advancement in science and technology have made life better, easier, and efficient. Take computers, as an example. In old days, computers were as big as a room, and were not comfortable to use because the computer screen can damage the eyes. Conversely today, computers are small as the size of our palm, and has better display. Unlike the computers in the past, which were slow and has limited functionalities, computers in the present time are fast and has all the functionalities an individual needs for his or her everyday life. Technology is still developing to improve the life of every living creature on Earth. However, such developments will not happen without the contributions of the people in the past specially the individuals during the Renaissance, which is the time when intellect, and artistic achievements were being recognized.
The quote mentioned above applies to the artist engineers during the Renaissance, who had spent most of their lifetime in doing research, experiments, and observations, in order to improve the human knowledge. They did not aim for fame and money while doing their project. Their main goal was to provide observation based information, and machines that will help humanity. Such Artist engineers includes, Paolo Toscanelli, Filippo Brunelleschi, Leone Battista Alberti, Galileo Galilei and others. Their ideas, inventions, and discoveries have been widely used in areas such as science, mathematics, music, arts, and others. Paolo Toscanelli, a Florentine astronomer and cosmographer, for example. Without his observations about the Sun’s altitude at different seasons, in order to estimate how big other continents were , he will not be able create a map that will help Christopher Columbus, a young voyager, on his expedition, and support Marco Polo’s idea that the Earth is Round . There would not be a Google Map, or a GPS (Global Positioning System). Moreover, without Filippo Brunelleschi’s hoist, humans will not be able to build skyscrapers and other buildings ii. Individuals, in the present time, will not be able to see 3D animated movies and other graphics without Brunelleschi’s and Leone Battista Alberti’s principle of linear perspective. Alberti’s book has also helped civil engineers and architectures in building roads, and buildings. These artist engineers have greatly contributed to make human’s way of living better, but one artist engineer had a great impact not only in the science community, but also to the whole world.
Technology, what is it? It’s usually something new, and better than the old idea. Technology started with cars, stoves, TV, radios, etc. Cars takes somebody from one place to another, faster than walking, running, or biking and one could go places without getting tired. Stoves allowed one to conveniently be able to turn on and off heat to a cooking utensil with less clean up. The biggest contributor to making our lives easier would be computers, which has come a long way since its introduction to the world. Also, computers have the ability to be improved more, and more in time. In general, technology started off by comforting our lives. Now, the rapid growth of technology has replaced the need for one’s own intellect.
The early Renaissance art in Florence focused on an elaborate, Gothic style of painting; very formal and traditional, yet there was always something that seemed to be lacking. Perspective and depth were two very important qualities in painting, yet up until the time of young Masaccio, (born Tommaso Guidi), paintings were beautiful, but seemed to just be art that hung on the wall. In Masaccio’s work, “rather than recede in space, the figures seem to come forward” (Cole 120). He may not have known it at the time, but his style of painting would influence many painters well after his death; Donatello, Michelangelo, and so on. Masaccio may have only painted for a total of 8 years, but during those 8 years he revolutionized not only the time of the Renaissance, but also the way painting could be created by the artist, and seen by its viewers. Through the use of linear perspective and astronomical instruments, he was able to create amazing works that defied the limits of the human eye, and allowed a painting to possess realistic depth. Through his skills, Masaccio was able to move away from the Gothic and elaborate style of the time, and his paintings reflect the first use of perspective in order to create a sense of a realistic, three dimensional world.
Though the Renaissance era included all of Europe, Italy was the cradle of the movement. The cities of Florence, Rome and Venice were of great importance to this period. Major artists created art mainly in these three. As the center of Italy, Rome held the residence of the Pope and many other important factors. Throughout history, the Roman Catholic Church was very insistent on promoting their ideas. During this time, they used artists and their creativity to promote the Bible and other aspects of their beliefs. Artists were paid, or commissioned by patrons (often the Pope) to create art they wanted. One of the most ambitious patrons was Pope Julius II, who realized the impact visual images had on people’s ideas (Kleiner, 599). Pope Julius II was called the warring Pope, because he often went and involved himself in wars. He also held very humanistic ideas. Because of this, Michelangelo’s relationship to Pope Julius II was very different from his relationship with Pope Leo X, who succeeded Julius II. Julius, because of his adaptions to humanistic thoughts, he let Michelangelo express himself to the fullest, even when forcing him to paint the Sistine Chapel. Leo X, however, was very critical of everything Michelangelo set out upon. This resulted a strained relationship, and eventually abandonment of projects that were supposed to be completed. It is clear that Pope Julius II had a liking for Michelangelo, while the Medici’s looked on him as a type of lowly artist subject to their will.
I feel that modern technology is making our lives easier by giving us breaks from civilization. Through the use of modern tools, we are able to complete tasks quicker, leaving more personal time. For example, the Internet allows students easy access to information for projects, term papers, and the like. Before, students had to spend more time in libraries and bookstores to find information that is now available from home in a matter of seconds. Modern technology is based on making life easier.
The Renaissance period (1400 to 1700) covered art, literature, philosophy and government. Renaissance culture spread outwards from Florence, to other Italian cities and then, over the following centuries, to the rest of Europe.
The word renaissance means rebirth in French. Later historians would claim and label era of the renaissance by the rebirth of approach and standards based on in traditional antiquity. The renaissance was from 1420 to 1600 and it was both historical and cultural. Some of the most notable events that occurred during this period was the end of the hundred-year war between England and France, Christopher Columbus heads for the new world, Ottaviano Petrucci publishes the Odhecaton which is the first book of music printed, Henry VIII breaks with Rome, declares himself the head of the church of England, and William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. However, there are other countless events that took place this time period.
Over the years, technology has developed greatly. Inventions now compared to those in the past completely outshine the latter, and is always being worked on. For these reasons, technology has had a great impact on how we, as humans live our lives.
Previous to the Renaissance, artists were using their best intuitive judgment of how to depict objects at various distances within a space. Although these pre-renaissance artists might not have been all too concerned with constructing a super-accurate depiction of our visual reality, renaissance artists were. A renaissance man, Brunelleschi, discovered what is commonly called “linear perspective.” This is a method which enables an artist to accurately depict a depth of space, and all of the objects within that space, proportionately. Essentially, linear perspective enables the artist to transfer a 3D image onto a 2D surface. If you compare the work of a 13th century artist, like Duccio, to a renaissance artist, like Leonardo da Vinci,
Many inventors and artists have made many astonishing things in their time. Some have masterpieces and Nobel prizes. One of those people that no one ever really forgets about is Leonardo da Vinci. “There are three classes of people: Those who see. Those who see when they are shown. And those who do not see" and "Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication" are famous quotes from this genius. .(http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/l/leonardo_da_vinci.html)Very simple, but can be turned into huge ideas. These ideas sparked the flame of this man’s life forever. To make many of the greatest inventions and art in the world he used these quotes to become smarter and more imaginative. Leonardo da Vinci's inventions and art have made him one of the most acclaimed intellectuals of his time.
The Renaissance could be considered as an awakening for Europeans from the dark middle ages. Humanity took a remarkable leap forward during and after the Renaissance. People became more individual and confident in the new lifestyle that they lived. The renaissance shifted how people viewed their purpose and individuality in art, literature, astronomy, and anatomy.
...comfort and convenience which have been taken to new heights due to these advances in the modern sciences. Another effect is an increase in the amount of knowledge and change spreading in American society because of the technological advancements. It will be interesting to see what another ten years of technological ascent will bring to this universe and the evolution of technology.
Technology has had a huge impact on modern day society. So many things we take for granted and do not even seem to notice. Now, a day is a miracle that has only served to improve our world as a whole. Air travel, modern medicine, global communication, and agricultural technology are just a few things that have had huge everlasting effects on humans.
When the new upper class movement, Renaissance, occurred in Italy around the 14th century, a revival of the classical forms originally developed by the ancient Greeks and Romans, an intensified concern with secular life, and interest in humanism and assertion of the importance of the individual began. Thus, artists such as Mosaccio and Giotto depicted art that unlike the Middle Ages, showed emotions, feelings, and bright colors, thus demonstrating the deep concern for naturalism in the society. Other artists during the Italian Renaissance period such as Giovanni Bellini began to express their art through secular and religious themes and ideas that were exhibited through landscapes and portraits. As new styles of linear and aerial perspective and pyramid structures came into use by Francesca and Alberti, paintings were able to carry better-recognized religious ideas because the paintings became more transparent and more vivid in detail. Lastly, artists in the high Renaissance such as Da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Titian, and Raphael developed paintings in the narrative style that demonstrated the 'body in a more scientific and natural manner,' thus demonstrating the various aspects of every day life. Moreover, with the combinations of the two beneficiary notions, individualism and humanism, craftsmen were expected by society to be proficient in more than one profession such as literature, sculpture, architecture, and particularly art.
Flinging paint with an addition to carving marble into sculptures was an enormous part of the Renaissance. Art during the Renaissance Times was influenced by a few of the new techniques that Artists found interesting by making the art more realistic. There were a variety of different techniques used in painting and sculpting which causes art during this time to innovate. A few included balance and proportion, shadowing and the use of perspective. Paint was made mostly of rocks, plants or even dirt grounded up into powder and next you would be directed to add water. Paint brushes were made of animal hairs and a wooden stick. Occasionally they would paint on walls and ceilings. It would proceed up to twelve months to complete an exclusive marble statue. They mostly did paintings of people, animals, landscapes and sometimes buildings.
The evolution of technology has changed society in both positive and negative ways. People all over the world use and benefit from modern technology. Technology has simplified the access to many tools people need in education, medicine, communication, transportation, etc. However, using it too often has its drawbacks as well. In most cases, the time of finishing projects is cut by more than half with the help of technology. Many people do not realize that technology has its negative affects society as well, and its rapid advances has changed life for worse in a number of different ways.