Renaissance+and+Reformation+Documents

=**The Book of the Courtier**= = = The Book of the Courtier, written by Castiglione outlined the proper behavior for men and women. The goal for the men was to become a Renaissance man, which was having many talents. They were expected to be able to participate in athletics, play musical instruments, dance gracefully, and engage in witty conversation. But most importantly, men had to be familiar with classical writings of Ancient Greece and Rome. The expectations for women were expected to participate in courtly conversation and did not participate in the rougher sports but did practice needlepoint.

Castiglione. "The Book of the Courtier." Ancient Greece and Rome. //Beyond Books//. Web. 9 Dec. 2009.  =**Decameron**= = = The Decameron, written by Boccaccio shows the first meeting of the ten young protagonists outside the church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence. There are six seated ladies in a circle, on the floor, one lady standing, talking to one of the three standing young men. This volume is an example Italian Renaissance at its most sumptuous illustration.

Boccaccio. //Decameron. Folio #: fol. 005r//. 1467. Bodleian Lib., University of Oxford. //ARTstor//. Web. 9 Dec. 2009. 