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Period: Jan 1, 1520 to Jan 1, 1530
Mannerism
A new artistic movement, Mannerism reflected the Reniassance enviroment by breaking down principles of balance, harmony, and moderation. -
Jan 1, 1525
The work of El Greco
El Greco is spanish for "The Greek". He studied in venice and then moved to Rome, where he started a career as a painted. However he was shunned because he bashed Michaelangelo. When he moved to Spain he was met with success, and in his paintings the figures are contorted and have unusual shades of green and yellow against eerie backgrounds of gray. -
Period: Jan 1, 1550 to
1550-1750
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Jan 1, 1556
King Phillip takes the Throne of Spain
He wanted to strengthen his rule and his country. He tried to convert people to the Catholic faith, no matter what they were previously. Consiered the most catholic King. -
Jan 1, 1558
Elizabeth Tudor rises to Power
Acending to the English Throne in 1558, she solved difficult English religion issues. -
Jan 1, 1562
French Religious Wars begin
The "Ultra Catholics" vs. the "Prodestant Huguenots". They fought for power, politics, and who was more dominant. The Catholics won. -
Feb 6, 1580
Lope de Vega
He wrote 1,500 plays in all! Almost 500 of them survive to this day. They were charming, witty, and action-packed. Vega made no apologies for the fact they he made his plays to please his audience and satisfy public demand. He once said that if a man tells you I wrote these plays for the sake of fame tell him that, "undeceive him and tell him that I wrote them for money". -
Elizabeth and the Spanish Armada
Phillip II made plans to send armadas to invade England, but Elizabeth slapped him down like the crime of existance. -
Henry IV and the Edict of Nantes
Henry of Nevar came into the French Throne and became catholic. in 1594, the fighting in Fance came to an end, and Henry signed the Edict of Nantes in 1598. -
William Shakespeare
If you haven't heard of this guy wow... wow Mrs. J I would just be terrified for you. WELLLL.... In case you haven't hear you go: He was a famous playwright in England and made famous plays such as Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, A Midsummer's Night Dream. -
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Social and Economic Crisis in Europe
Mines were running out of silver, so they couldn't rely on that mineral for money anymore. Also, the loss of Jews and Muslim merchants hurt the economy. Population was declining because of war, plague, and famine. -
The Stuarts and the Divine Right
James I became King. He believed that he had the divine right to rule the country of England. Puritans disliked him and wanted to make the Church of England more prodestant. -
Miguel de Cervantes
He wrote Don Quixote and that novel has been hailed as one of the most greatest literary works of all time. One of the crowning achevements of the golden age of Spanish Literature. -
Freedom of the Netherlands
They on their freeom via twelve year truce from Spain. Renamed United Provinces of the Netherlands. -
Beginning of the Thirty Year War
The exact date of the start of this war is underterminatble because of so many things that lead up to that point. The trigger was when Holy Roman Empire King's cousin had his representatives tossed out of window. The War lasted thirty years, involved most European powers, and divided Germany's land. -
Charles I
Charles, the son of James I, also believed that he had the divine right to rule. Parliament passed a petition that said the King coudn't control taxes without their consent. Charles accepted this, but later realized it had limited his power. -
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Civil War and Commonwealth of England
Cavaliers went agaiunst the Roundheads due to a growiing complaint that lead to English Civil War. Roundheads won because of Oliver Cromwell. They were dubbed the New Model Army. made of Extreme Puritans, they took over and made England a commonwealth. -
Richelieu and Mazarin
Cardinal Richelieu was the Chief Minister for Louis XIII of France. He sought to strengthen the Monarcy's power and take power away from the Heugenots. Cardinal Mazarin crushed a revolt led by nobles. This was because Louis the XIV gained power at a young age. -
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
One of the greastest in the Baroque period. He completed St. Peter's basilica in Rome. The basilica was dedicated to action, exuberance, and dramatic effect. His throne cover for the pope entitled "Throne of Saint Peter". It is said to be Bernini's crowning acheivment in the basilica. -
Other Minor Artists in the Baroque Period
Other minor artisans during this period were: Caravaggio, Artemisia Gentileschi, and Peter Paul Roebens. Caravaggio: Used dramatic lighting to heighten emotions, and displayed religous figures as common people. *Picture for event is a painting by Caravaggio. Artemisia Gentileschi: Became the first women to be elected to the Florentine Academy of Design. Peter Paul Roebens: He used his classical education and connections with nobels to paint a variety of genres. -
European Witch Hunts begin
Common people, usually the poor, were the one most often accused of witchcraft. Religious people led inquisitions to root out hertics. Most victims were female. -
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The Restoration
George Monk took over and restored the monarchy. It was given to Charles the second, who was the child of Charles the First. He resisted turning Catholic and stayed a loyal Prodestant. When Charles died, James II took over and he was a devout Catholic. He raised Catholic peopel into high political offices. He had two prodestant daughters and the parliament liked this. Until however, he had a son later in life who would become Catholic. -
Louis XIV comes into power
Louis became King after Mazarin's death at the age of 23. He desired to be sole King and ruler of France. His mother didn't think he would succeed due to his lack of seriousness. He however kept to a strict routine and fostered a myth that he was the sun king that would bring light to his people. -
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Rule of Louis XIV
Louis estabolished the royal court of Versailles that served three purposes. It was the personal household of the King, and offices of state were located there. It was also the place were subjects would come to 'get their names in the paper'. He had a good financial advisor called Jean-Baptiste Colbert during who was very good at what he did. Colbert sought to increase France's wealth and power using mercantilism. Finally, Louis devoloped a standing army of 400,000 men to boost his power. -
The Baroque Period
Mannerism was replaced by Baroque. It was eagerly adopted by the Catholic reform movement as shown in the richly detailed buildings at Catholic courts. Especially those of the Hapsburgs.Artists brought together classical ideals of Renaissance art and the spiritual feelings of the 16th century religious revival. -
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Glorious Revolution
English nobles invited dutch leader, William of Orange, to come and take over the monarchy. His wife, Mary,was the daughter of the King (James II) and did want to betray her father. Willam did so anyways because he was greedy and wanted to take out the French. He took over England with little to no bloddshed, and pariliament offered the throne to the couple. They accepted and then created the English Bill of Rights. -
Toleration Act of 1689
Parliament created this act to grabnt Puritans (not Catholics) the right to practice religion publically. -
Death of Louis XIV
The Sun King's death left France with lots of debt and surrounded by many enemies. He told his great grandson (his successor) that "I loved war too much. Do not follow me in that or overspending."
