Food In The Renaissance Time

Michelangelo said “ The greatest danger for the most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it but that it is too low and we reach it." The 14th to the 17th century in Europe was known as the period of the Renaissance. This time era was between the period of the Middle Ages and modern times. The word "Renaissance" means "rebirth". The Renaissance Festivals were important to the people because of the food, clothing, games, and arts. One thing that happened in the Renaissance time period was that different foods was provided during festivals. The different kinds of foods one would eat would depend on where he/she lived and whether he/she were wealthy or a peasant. First, the food that was given to the peasants would either be soup

The clothes and fashion was an important part of the Renaissance life. This was extremely true for the wealthy people who displayed fashion for wealth and success. A wealthy person would have various clothing that was made from fine materials, furs, and silks. A peasants typical clothing would own only 1 or 2 outfits. First, was the men's fashion had a certain style that they wore during the Renaissance festivals. The men would wear colorful tights or stockings with a shirt and coat. The coat was be typically tight fitting for them. The men would generally wear a hat as well. Next, the women had a unique clothing fashion that they wore during the festivals. The women wore long dresses that often had high waistbands with puffy sleeves and shoulders. Only the wealthy women would wear the big jewelry that was made of gold and decorated with expensive jewels like pearls and sapphires (Ducksters). Sometimes the woman would go over the top with their dresses and use gold or silver thread. Lastly, the fashion of the hair styles the people had throughout the festivals was

One of the famous artists was Donatello. He was famous during the Renaissance for the painting of David. The sculptor is one of the most influential pieces. This artist made sculptors during the Renaissance that were monumental to life. Next, was the painting of the Last Judgement. This painting was done by the famous Michelangelo. He worked on the art by covering the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel. It was filled with an illustration of humanity in all forms. Lastly, the artist Leonard da Vinci made a self portrait during the era. If any male artist could paint himself, it would be him. He did a portrait of himself from 1452 through 1519. These artist made a big impact on the Renaissance because without them, there would be no art work at the festivals. The Renaissance Festivals were and are a huge thing to do now. The clothing was more a fashion social statue that was in Italy but had even bigger impact on the Renaissance period. The Renaissance food was delicious and tasteful but the recipes were the hard to make. The artists and their paintings were unique during the era of the festivals. The chivalry and combat was something different during the Renaissance festivals and period that most people have never seen. The food, artists, clothing, and combat and chivalry was something different during the Renaissance era and festivals for a lot of