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fafwolf I'm doing a school project about castles. (duh) I need information specifically about
-How the role of castles changed from the middle ages to the renaissance.
-Why.
-any other information about castles during the renaissance would be appretiated.
wurdsmiff The renaissance was a cultural movement associated with art literature and science. It was a period when classical architecture, particularly roman styles, became popular again, stimulated by the re-discovery of a book of 25bc by the roman architect Vitruvius.
Although the book was uncovered in a monastery in Switzerland, the renaissance style found strongest favour in Italy, and spread across Europe from there.
As far as castles are concerned, it meant that the architecture used was of a much more considered and stylised nature than previously, where the main consideration was one of defensive ability, the new approach also took appearance into account. Certainly in the case of the Royal Palace at Stirling Castle, the impression given to visiting dignitaries to the court of James 5th, was that of sophistication, improving Scotland's previous image of being a poor and somewhat backward nation. Just as now, fashion, particularly in this case architectural fashion seems to have been a statement of status.
It could be argued then that the renaissance heralded a period where the style, in addition to the size and defensive capability of a castle, was a statement of wealth,influence, and culture whereas the castles of Edward 1 in Wales were more symbols of the power and authority of the invader, and sent a permanent reminder of military might to the native population.
In other words, the impression by the renaissance was to be one of wealth and cultural elegance as opposed to one of military might in earlier centuries.
for some pictures of the renaissance style in England, go to http://www.tulane.edu/lester/text/Renaissance/English.Renaissance/English.Renaissanc e.html
and for comparison with those of Edward 1st in Wales, go to http://www.castlewales.com/edward1.html

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Merlin The appearance of castles that still had a military faunction changed in that time because of the invention of Gunpowder. They needed thicker walls against cannonballs...
In central Europe, the hightime of medieval castlebuilding was already over at 1300 AD. Only few castles with defensive structures have been built afterwards. The main reason for this was the new cultural, military and economic power of the cities, while noble families had difficulties to hold on to their lifestyle. Much of them had to sell their estates and feudal rights to richer families or (and that was very common) to the next city. Some of them moved into town, leaving their castles behind for living in a more comfortable house in the city.
But those who were rich enough to uptain their noble lifestyle began to change their homes from fortified structures into more open, palace-like houses or to build a completely new type of castle. Like the french 'chāteau' with only representative functions. The best and most luxurious examples can be found in the Loire-valley. Have a look at:
http://www.lvo.com/GB/INDEX.HTML
- Click on 'New Renaissance' and then on 'Castles'.
Merlin
[This message has been edited by Merlin (edited 11-16-2000).]
fafwolf Thanks for all your help. The project is coming along great. By the way, I found an interesting book, titled "Siege, Castles at War" by Mark P. Donnelly and Daniel Diehl. It's a good read.
wurdsmiff If you were to add it to our book neuk with ISBN and publisher,and a short summary, I'm sure a few folks would be interested.
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fafwolf What is a book neuk? is there a specific book page???
wurdsmiff Forgive my Scots spelling of words, neuk = nook, but if you scroll down the forums menu on the main page you'll find it quite easily.
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fafwolf	I'm doing a school project about castles. (duh) I need information specifically about -How the role of castles changed from the middle ages to the renaissance. -Why. -any other information about castles during the renaissance would be appretiated.
wurdsmiff	The renaissance was a cultural movement associated with art literature and science. It was a period when classical architecture, particularly roman styles, became popular again, stimulated by the re-discovery of a book of 25bc by the roman architect Vitruvius. Although the book was uncovered in a monastery in Switzerland, the renaissance style found strongest favour in Italy, and spread across Europe from there. As far as castles are concerned, it meant that the architecture used was of a much more considered and stylised nature than previously, where the main consideration was one of defensive ability, the new approach also took appearance into account. Certainly in the case of the Royal Palace at Stirling Castle, the impression given to visiting dignitaries to the court of James 5th, was that of sophistication, improving Scotland's previous image of being a poor and somewhat backward nation. Just as now, fashion, particularly in this case architectural fashion seems to have been a statement of status. It could be argued then that the renaissance heralded a period where the style, in addition to the size and defensive capability of a castle, was a statement of wealth,influence, and culture whereas the castles of Edward 1 in Wales were more symbols of the power and authority of the invader, and sent a permanent reminder of military might to the native population. In other words, the impression by the renaissance was to be one of wealth and cultural elegance as opposed to one of military might in earlier centuries. for some pictures of the renaissance style in England, go to http://www.tulane.edu/lester/text/Renaissance/English.Renaissance/English.Renaissanc e.html and for comparison with those of Edward 1st in Wales, go to http://www.castlewales.com/edward1.html ------------------ Demeure par la verite Visit my web-site at www.castlesontheweb.com/members/wurdsmiff/castles.htm Gordon. [This message has been edited by wurdsmiff (edited 11-15-2000).]
Merlin	The appearance of castles that still had a military faunction changed in that time because of the invention of Gunpowder. They needed thicker walls against cannonballs... In central Europe, the hightime of medieval castlebuilding was already over at 1300 AD. Only few castles with defensive structures have been built afterwards. The main reason for this was the new cultural, military and economic power of the cities, while noble families had difficulties to hold on to their lifestyle. Much of them had to sell their estates and feudal rights to richer families or (and that was very common) to the next city. Some of them moved into town, leaving their castles behind for living in a more comfortable house in the city. But those who were rich enough to uptain their noble lifestyle began to change their homes from fortified structures into more open, palace-like houses or to build a completely new type of castle. Like the french 'chāteau' with only representative functions. The best and most luxurious examples can be found in the Loire-valley. Have a look at: http://www.lvo.com/GB/INDEX.HTML - Click on 'New Renaissance' and then on 'Castles'. Merlin [This message has been edited by Merlin (edited 11-16-2000).]
fafwolf	Thanks for all your help. The project is coming along great. By the way, I found an interesting book, titled "Siege, Castles at War" by Mark P. Donnelly and Daniel Diehl. It's a good read.
wurdsmiff	If you were to add it to our book neuk with ISBN and publisher,and a short summary, I'm sure a few folks would be interested. ------------------ Demeure par la verite Visit my web-site at www.castlesontheweb.com/members/wurdsmiff/castles.htm Gordon.
fafwolf	What is a book neuk? is there a specific book page???
wurdsmiff	Forgive my Scots spelling of words, neuk = nook, but if you scroll down the forums menu on the main page you'll find it quite easily. ------------------ Demeure par la verite Visit my web-site at www.castlesontheweb.com/members/wurdsmiff/castles.htm Gordon.