1495 Venetian Gown restyled for College: Sewing Journal
My daughter asked me for a costume for her presentation of art, literature, history Renaissance class, that called for creativity. We improved my Venetian gown.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Renaissance
My Renaissance Venetian Gown of 1495: Sewing Journal
Researching the proper look for my persona, I especially liked a gown I found in Two Venetian Women, a 1495 rendering by Albrecht Durer.
Renaissance Masquerade, Commedia dell ‘Arte, and our Masks
At a CW program, I asked him about the history of masquerade, where I learned about Commedia dell ‘Arte, which had its origins in 16th century Italy.
Machiavelli’s misunderstood treatise of The Prince
Reading this book in context of history, I don’t agree with the commentaries that I read about The Prince, accosting Machiavelli for his evil, ruthless spirit.
How the Renaissance inspired a Colonial Revival Christmas
During our Renaissance studies, we more fully learned how 15th century Italian artisan Luca della Robbiainfluenced Christmas at Colonial Williamsburg.
Jeffersonian Classicism Abundance in Virginia and Beyond
While perusing all the options, I discovered this gorgeous book: Thomas Jefferson Architect, which explores Jefferson’s architectural influence on America.
If Walls could talk at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
After Jefferson’s death, Poplar Forest fell into the hands of other families who made the octagonal-shaped private retreat more utilitarian.
Paper Quill Art with Jane Austen
Since the name is derived from the use of a quill to wrap the paper, we found a fancy quill for my daughter to use for her demonstration.
Lafayette Sighting at Monticello
Visiting Monticello gives one a glimpse into Thomas Jefferson, Renaissance man of America: statesman, architect, inventor, scientist, horticulturist…
Becoming Leonardo da Vinci
Recreated were the very machines Leonardo da Vinci imagined and sketched on paper, most of which were never actually made until decades, even centuries later.
