Life in a Renaissance Artists Workshop - World History . . . The people who produce art and decorative objects, those we today call 'artists', were, during the Renaissance, called 'craftsmen' and so belonged to the same broad category as cobblers, bakers, carpenters, and blacksmiths
Renaissance Occupations - Skilled Craftsmen - Renaissance During the Medieval and Renaissance Periods there were many skilled craftsmen that not only provided vital items of daily life but made a living at their craft In this article I will look at a few of the more common skilled crafts
Artisans, Objects and Everyday Life in Renaissance Italy It demonstrates that although the economic and social status of local craftsmen and traders was relatively low, their material possessions show how these men and women who rarely make it into the history books were fully engaged with contemporary culture, cultural customs and the urban way of life
The Role of Women in the Renaissance Era - Illuminating Facts During the Renaissance, women were expected to adhere strictly to societal roles defined by their gender and marital status, though these expectations varied by social class The overarching theme was clear: women were to remain subordinate to men
The Role of Women During the Italian Renaissance There were three possible paths for the women of the Italian Renaissance: they could be either “nun, wife, or whore,” as described by the courtesan Nanna, the protagonist of Ragionamento from Aretino’s dialoghi puttaneschi (whore’s dialogues)
Art and Theory in Renaissance Italy: The Artist in . . . Nothing could have been farther from what most Renaissance men and women thought about the artist As we have seen, the great percentage of Renaissance artists lived lives that were, in every aspect except their trade, nearly identical to those of their fellow craftsmen
Renaissance Professions: Historical Occupations Artisans and craftsmen played a vital role in Renaissance society, showcasing their skills in various professions such as blacksmiths, carpenters, and masons The blacksmiths were highly skilled in forging metals, creating tools, weapons, and decorative pieces that were essential for daily life