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Comparison and Contrast of Renaissance to Now
People are social beings who seek to satisfy their wants and needs through creativity in social, physical, intellectual, and spiritual aspects. As times continue, the advancement gradually increases and, in the end, it marks a difference, which is normally called innovation. Europe is a good example of that, in several past centuries, there has been a difference between the Renaissance and contemporary society in the present day. The difference is that there is a significant development in morals and social behaviors that defines the limits of socialization with fellow people. On that note, the several values, knowledge, and skills that are relevant in our society today. Therefore, in this essay, it depicts that the two eras had technological advancement in artwork in the respective periods as described in the following paragraphs.
The two periods have a comparison in art. To comprehend that, art is expressed in literature, painting, music, and sculpture. In Renaissance time, advancement in art was crucial and played a major role in religion. Before the printing of the first book kin Germany, the most common literature material that was available was the bible though it was written in the Latin language (Panofsky, 2018). The problem is that no one would understand that; and therefore, a scholar such as Martin Luther translated the bible to a common language that would be understood by every. Moreover, the first press company in Gutenberg was established, Germany, which facilitate the tradition of literature. The advancement in literature became a tool to criticize both church and politics. Many books were printed rejecting the authority from Rome, which motivated for religious movements such as Pentecost.
Besides, it was a convenient way where an activist would pass thoughts against political ideology to insight people. The same thing in the time was are living; millions of copies are printed and sold concerning political and religion, for instance, newspapers the same case, books have because a platform for learners, authors, and all sorts of people to acquire or convey their ideas. Nevertheless, a noticeable difference is there due to the presence of technology. It is a fact that the two eras used a library where one would access a copy, but in the contemporary world, one can get off the access with a computer so-called softcopy. Moreover, the painting was much appreciated more than today mostly in Cathedrals. The master-piece work was fascinating and prominent leaders and people in the society were painted, which is the same case with photographs.
Today, painting is still done; however, the aid of technology has prompted the use of software in the computers to do so depicting the difference between the two periods. Besides, people value painting and they are an expensive masterpiece, but a present of photography seems to overwhelm everything. In music, the similarities between the Renaissance and the present is that it included enlightenment and entertainment. In both cases, the music continues to an important part of our cultural identity because the audience is willing and ready to hear and accept the performance. However, in the due time, music could only be performed on stage while the audience is keenly listening since it was just an event. The message and lyrics could have persevered mentally, but in the present time, it can be recorded and preserved. However, in the Renaissance, it would not be hard for the music presentation to take place in the streets, plays, castles, theatre for entertainment (Panofsky, 2018). Besides, it was played in the church as it still happens in today’s world. Moreover, it is played in concerts, plays, special events providing meaningful content. Also, the weakness and attributes contribute much in learning important values, which has not changed since the past.
To sum up, in both eras there has been differences and similarities in technological advancement and art in Comparison and Contrast of Renaissance to Now. In the examples provided above it shows their level of advancement and usefulness in society. At a mere glance, one could see that Renaissance was primitive, but it was not. The permittivity has prompted the advancement that is present; and therefore, the main themes are technological advancement way of doing things. Therefore, Renaissance era is a reminder that the contemporary world begun from somewhere.
Annotated Bibliography
Goff, J.L., and Debevoise (2017)
This is a journal that tries to explain the reasons as to why we need to divide history into periods. It explains why renaissance was important in understand the culture, politics and philosophy of the European. Through this division we will be able to understand the difference between each time period. This is a good source for this topic because it will categorize each and every aspect in history hence creating a deeper understanding of renaissance. This will be a critical source to begin with in the analysis of this topic.
Adams, T. E. (2014). Patronage: The Renaissance and today
This is the most important source for this topic taking into consideration it directly talks about the topic. It gives depiction of the lives of Europeans between the 14th Century and the 17th Century. It goes further to look at the political, artistic and philosophical view of Europe today. This will be a source that will look into the lives of two different periods and give accurate data and information on the differences between renaissance and today.
Gillespie, S. (2013). Lucretius Renaissance. Renaissance Studies.
Lucretius Renaissance is a journal just generally describes the art and philosophy that was involved during the 14th Century to 17th Century and comparing it to the recent one. It is a journal that gives a summary of other sources with which the topic on renaissance can be found. In addition, the journal explains the different reasons as to why Europe has become one of the greatest continents today. Most European countries have maintained their culture since the 14th Century. The Journal also gives specific changes that have been experienced despite the protection of the tradition; the book explains how the Western modern culture (America) has played a key role in changing the tradition of most of the European tradition. Lastly, it gives the story of how Ada Palmer explored how renaissance philologist as well as poets and not scientists rescued Lucretius atomism theory.
Grendler, P. F. (2006). The European Renaissance in American life. Westport, CT: Praeger.
This source is an analysis of how European Renaissance affects the American life today. Grendler in his book also talks about the different ways with which renaissance are unique as compared to the life of the normal European today. This is a special book on renaissance which gives the role which it played in the American life. In addition, it is a book that talks about the different lives that both Americans and Europeans live today and how different they would be during the renaissance. This will be a perfect source for further research of this topic because compares and contrasts the different time periods of European modernization all the way from the 14th Century. This was also a time which defined the modern era of today’s Europe.
Panofsky, E. (2018). Renaissance and Renascences in Western Art; London: Routledge.
This journal gives a review on the specific renaissance in the Western Art; it talks about the different changes that have been experienced since the 14th Century. In addition, it is a journal that goes further to look at the differences between Medieval and renaissance Art. One of the most significant points that can be derived from the journal is the fact that renaissance art always paid more attention to the body as compared to the current art. In addition, renaissance depicted a lot of detail as compared to now. This is one important journal that will create a deeper understanding of renaissance and compare it to the current trends.
This is a journal that also dictates the life of Americans in relation to European Renaissance. This will be a great source because this short journal which also talks of the different periods of the both Europe and America. This source will play an important role in making sure that the required information of the similarities and differences of these two time differences is achieved.
Wundram, M., Walther, I. F., & Williams, K. (2016). Renaissance. Köln: Taschen.
A good source for this topic taking into consideration that it looks deeply into the aspect of renaissance and its elements. The book explains all the occurrences during the fervent period of European economic, cultural, artistic and political rebirth. The book explains why this 3 centuries period was the time where there was discovery of European art, philosophy and literature. This is more of a historical book but focuses largely on the European history. In addition, it explains deeply on the different activities that happened during that time; this is a perfect source that will be used in this topic to make sure that the comparison is between what happened at that time and now is well understood and analyzed.
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