Middle Ages Art V.S. Renaissance Art

The art from the middle ages seemed to be more of a scene portraying events.

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The art from the Renaissance was different because it was not as religious and there were more self-portraits. Also, there was more detail in the picture  by making it more of a 3-D look. There was better backgrounds and shading. 

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The Worst Job in History

     All of the horrible historical jobs that we saw were very awful, but I think being the barber/surgeon would have been the worst. This person had to perform many tasks that not only were crazy and may not have worked, but also just downright disgusting. As the barber, they used very sharp knives to cut the hair because they didn't have scissors and if they cut someone that would have been really gross. Also, they had to sometimes do amputations and other surgeries on people who are wide awake because they didn't have medicine to put people asleep. Another gross thing is how they had to give them medicine. Sometimes, if the person was very sick and couldn't take medicine through there mouth, they had to take it at the other end with a metal funnel that they stuck inside a person about 6 inches. There is no way on earth I would be able to handle doing any of this
   
     The second job I think was really gross was the wise woman. She also had to do many tasks that were very weird because of what they believed in. If someone had a very sore throat, they would tie worms on a string around your neck until the worms died and once they died, you throat should have been healed. If a person had warts, she would have to cut a live eel's head off and rub the blood all over the wart then bury the eel's head and eventually the wart would go away. Also, there was a stew she made to cure people. This was made with worms, bread, and another ingredient all chopped, mushed, and stirred up then cooked over a fire. I cannot believe people would actually drink this because I do not even like touching worms.

         All of the jobs were horrible and I am very happy I live in my time period now where there are computers and good useful medicines without disgusting procedures.

The History of Sophie's Freshmen Year

       Sophie Centi came to the John Carroll school not knowing what was going to happen. The year began off when she played varsity soccer. She had a lot of fun and learned more as the season went on. Soccer is her favorite sport so it was good to start the year off with. Her most embarrassing memory was from soccer where the seniors made the new players were hideous bathing suits on the beach and boardwalk on the New Jersey trip. It was basically humiliating, but also fun because she was doing it with the other new people on the team and getting a good laugh. During this time, she was obviously also learning a lot in school. Sophie always had to look at her schedule because she couldn't remember what class came next and the confusing mod system. Eventually, she got it under control and only had to check her schedule sometimes. Sophie was also battling her brother's embarrassing attacks in the hall ways. It was funny, but quite unexpected. The first quarter went by fast and soccer was soon over. She then tried out for the basketball team! Sophie played junior varsity basketball and she had a great time! The coach and teammates were very fun. Before many games, she and her friends would take a cold walk to Italian Sensation's and stop by Smoothie King for the way back. Before she knew it, exams were here!! Studying like crazy, Sophie wanted to get really good grades on the tests. Unfortunately, her grades were not as good as she wanted, but they did not diminish her overall grade so she was not too terribly upset. Once basketball season ended, lacrosse was here! Sophie played junior varsity lacrosse and enjoyed the season, but was also very focused on her club and state soccer teams. Lacrosse season sadly only lasted about two months. Sophie had a great time with her friends and all of the fun games they played at practice. Once lacrosse ended, Sophie had more time to relax, but still focused on soccer. The year is almost over now and exams are coming soon. She will be studying very hard because she wants to do better this time.
       Overall, my freshmen year was pretty good! Although I had to battle the "freshman duties" for sports and jokes from her brother, it really was not as bad as some people make it sound. Sophie was very happy to receive first honors the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters and hopefully she can pull of the 4th quarter too. Even though she did have a good year, she is done with school and can not wait until summer! She had so much planned and does not want it to go by too fast. Sophie had a great freshmen year and met tons of knew people!

Middle Ages: Final Draft

Importance of the Middle Ages

            The Middle Ages was a time period that lasted from about the 5^th to the 15^th century. During this time, the people had to be more protective because of all of the barbaric attacks thus being more sophisticated. Saint Augustine, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and Peter Abelard were all men who were great philosophers and theologians. If one was to understand the Middle Ages, they would know the philosophical impacts of Saint Augustine, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and Peter Abelard.  These three men and their philosophy had nothing to do with the Middle Ages.

            Thomas Aquinas, a philosopher and a theologian, was considered one of the best of all times. He was also a fantastic priest. “As a theologian he was responsible in his two masterpieces, the Summa theologiae and the Summa contra gentiles, for the classical systematization of Latin theology; and as a poet he wrote some of the most gravely beautiful Eucharistic hymns in the church's liturgy” (St. Thomas Aquinas). Saint Thomas Aquinas was a man who is still brought up today because of his impressive acts during the Middle Ages. He used his knowledge to learn more and to teach others. At this time period, the church was very important to all people. Saint Thomas Aquinas’s books were read and the things he taught were learned by many. Thomas Aquinas shows his importance because he is still brought up today in the church and liturgy.

            Peter Abelard was also a notable philosopher and theologian. On top of that, he was a logician too. “Peter Abelard (1079-1142) was one of the great intellectuals of the 12th century, with especial importance in the field of logic” (Bellows). As a young kid, Peter was constantly being encouraged to learn more from his father. He continuously debated and learned more about different topics. During his teenager years, he called him a peripatetic because he wandered throughout France learning from numerous amounts of people. Because he was so knowledgeable, people would gather around him to hear him lecture about the many topics he knew. The people were even more interested in his speeches when he brought in a deeper religious side of his thoughts because of his previous time in a monastery. Peter Abelard made a huge impact on the people during the Middle Ages

Even though all three of these men are important, Saint Augustine set the ground work for Saint Thomas Aquinas and Peter Abelard. Saint Augustine influenced the world with a strong religious standpoint that still exists today. “Augustine gradually became acquainted with Christian doctrine, and in his mind the fusion of Platonic philosophy with revealed dogmas was taking place” (Portalié, E.). Saint Augustine’s magnificent work in the ancient times led a beginning to a continuation of philosophical teachings in the Middle Ages. After he converted to Christianity, he started getting into academic topics because he was debating other people. This directed Saint Augustine in a path of writing many influential books including, the Confessions, De Civitate Dei (On the City of God), On Christian Doctrine, and, On the Trinity. The majority of his teachings were very religious. Saint Augustine did not directly affect the Middle Ages, but without his earlier work, Thomas Aquinas and Peter Abelard would have been less knowledgeable.

The Middle Ages was a time period of much philosophy and thought. Saint Augustine, Peter Abelard, and Saint Thomas Aquinas are all characters that affected this era in a positive way. Without the understanding of some of the huge accomplishments from these men, one cannot fully see the importance of some of the modern philosophies that originated from the Middle Ages. Not only did the Middle Ages consist of a strong interest in philosophy, theology, and logics, but people were also deeply into Christianity. Saint Augustine, Peter Abelard, and Saint Thomas Aquinas all portrayed excellent thoughts about both topics.

·         St. Thomas Aquinas. (2011). Biography.com. Retrieved 10:18, May 3 2011 from http://www.biography.com/articles/St-Thomas-Aquinas-9187231

·         Thomas. (n.d.). Thomas Aquinas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved May 3, 2011, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Aquinas

·         Bellows, H. A. (n.d.). Medieval Sourcebook: Peter Abelard: Historia Calamitatum [Full Text]. FORDHAM.EDU. Retrieved May 3, 2011, from http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/abelard-histcal.html

·         Portalié, E. (1907). Life of St. Augustine of Hippo. In The Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. Retrieved May 4, 2011 from New Advent: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02084a.htm

Middle Ages; Rough Draft

Importance of the Middle Ages

            The Middle Ages was a time period that lasted from about the 5^th to the 15^th century. During this time, the people had to be more protective because of all of the barbaric attacks thus being more sophisticated. Saint Augustine, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and Peter Abelard were all men who were great philosophers and theologians. If one was to understand the Middle Ages, they would know the philosophical impacts of Saint Augustine, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and Peter Abelard.  These three men and their philosophy had nothing to do with the Middle Ages.

            Thomas Aquinas, a philosopher and a theologian, was considered one of the best of all times. He was also a fantastic priest. “As a theologian he was responsible in his two masterpieces, the Summa theologiae and the Summa contra gentiles, for the classical systematization of Latin theology; and as a poet he wrote some of the most gravely beautiful Eucharistic hymns in the church's liturgy” (St. Thomas Aquinas). Saint Thomas Aquinas was a man who is still brought up today because of his impressive acts during the Middle Ages. He used his knowledge to learn more and to teach others. At this time period, the church was very important to all people. Saint Thomas Aquinas’s books were read and the things he taught were learned by many. Thomas Aquinas shows his importance because he is still brought up today in the church and liturgy.

            Peter Abelard was also a notable philosopher and theologian. On top of that, he was a logician too. “Peter Abelard (1079-1142) was one of the great intellectuals of the 12th century, with especial importance in the field of logic” (Bellows). As a young kid, Peter was constantly being encouraged to learn more from his father. He continuously debated and learned more about different topics. During his teenager years, he called him a peripatetic because he wandered throughout France learning from numerous amounts of people. Because he was so knowledgeable, people would gather around him to hear him lecture about the many topics he knew. The people were even more interested in his speeches when he brought in a deeper religious side of his thoughts because of his previous time in a monastery. Peter Abelard made a huge impact on the people during the Middle Ages

Even though all three of these men are important, Saint Augustine set the ground work for Saint Thomas Aquinas and Peter Abelard. Saint Augustine influenced the world with a strong religious standpoint that still exists today. “Augustine gradually became acquainted with Christian doctrine, and in his mind the fusion of Platonic philosophy with revealed dogmas was taking place” (Portalié, E.). Saint Augustine’s magnificent work in the ancient times led a beginning to a continuation of philosophical teachings in the Middle Ages. After he converted to Christianity, he started getting into academic topics because he was debating other people. This directed Saint Augustine in a path of writing many influential books including, the Confessions, De Civitate Dei (On the City of God), On Christian Doctrine, and, On the Trinity. The majority of his teachings were very religious. Saint Augustine did not directly affect the Middle Ages, but without his earlier work, Thomas Aquinas and Peter Abelard would have been less knowledgeable.

The Middle Ages was a time period of much philosophy and thought. Saint Augustine, Peter Abelard, and Saint Thomas Aquinas are all characters that affected this era in a positive way. Without the understanding of some of the huge accomplishments from these men, one cannot fully see the importance of some of the modern philosophies that originated from the Middle Ages. Not only did the Middle Ages consist of a strong interest in philosophy, theology, and logics, but people were also deeply into Christianity. Saint Augustine, Peter Abelard, and Saint Thomas Aquinas all portrayed excellent thoughts about both topics.

·         St. Thomas Aquinas. (2011). Biography.com. Retrieved 10:18, May 3 2011 from http://www.biography.com/articles/St-Thomas-Aquinas-9187231

·         Thomas. (n.d.). Thomas Aquinas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved May 3, 2011, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Aquinas

·         Bellows, H. A. (n.d.). Medieval Sourcebook: Peter Abelard: Historia Calamitatum [Full Text]. FORDHAM.EDU. Retrieved May 3, 2011, from http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/abelard-histcal.html

·         Portalié, E. (1907). Life of St. Augustine of Hippo. In The Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. Retrieved May 4, 2011 from New Advent: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02084a.htm