Virtual World Lesson Plan Database: 9月 2021

2021/09/10

Renaissance Island

by Baroness Anne de Darcy (Amza Hydraconis)

When Renaissance Island was created back in the beginning of the year 2007, no one had any idea how long it would last. Now in our 11th year, Renaissance Island has gone through quite a few changes as SL grew and improved. Created by librarians, Renaissance Island is akin to a classroom sim open to scholars of the Renaissance and/or Tudor period.

Most recent changes made were to make it more authentic in how a small English village looked. (Although, an explanation is needed as to why the Globe Theatre is in a small English village.)

There are currently 3 exhibits: printing, weaving and a bakery. More exhibits are being planned as of this writing.

The below SLURL will drop you in front of the Boar's Head Inn where storytelling and music occurs. Please feel free to explore the region at your leisure.

Second Life: Renaissance Island (217, 211, 26) : Teleport map & Tour ride

Architectural style/ 建築様式

〇Ancient Roman architecture/ ローマ建築：6世紀BC～4世紀AD

ローマン・コンクリート（Roman concrete）、オーダー（Classical order）、アーチ（Arch）、トンネル・ヴォールト

It used new materials, particularly Roman concrete, and newer technologies such as the arch and the dome to make buildings that were typically strong and well-engineered

〇Romanesque architecture/ ロマネスク建築：1000-1200 AD

古代ローマの影響。石造りの分厚い壁、多数の小さな窓、半円アーチ、豪華な柱頭

massive quality, thick walls, round arches, sturdy pillars, barrel vaults, large towers and decorative arcading

〇Gothic Architecture/ ゴシック建築：12世紀後半～16世紀

大きな窓とステンドグラス、尖頭アーチ(Pointed arch)、リヴ・ヴォールト式天井、飛び梁(Flying buttress)、尖塔（pinnacle）。ノートルダム大聖堂。houzz

the pointed or ogival arch. The use of the pointed arch in turn led to the development of the pointed rib vault and flying buttresses, combined with elaborate tracery and stained glass windows

Notre-Dame de Paris, Paris, 1250
Second Life: Paris 1900 (40,128,24)

Rocca Sorrentina- 18th century fictional Italy

Rocca Sorrentina is a project of Brown University, featuring a representation of a fictitious but historically-plausible 18th century island community, located in the Bay of Naples, off the coast of the Sorrento region in southern Italy. We are seeking to interpret and better understand various aspects of the Enlightenment and the era of the "Grand Tour" as they were manifested in Italy in the latter part of the 1700's.

There are three general areas of interest in the two regions:

1. THE OOC ENTRY PLATFORM AND EXHIBIT HALLS (Rocca Sorrentina)

Second Life: Rocca Sorrentina (85,175,2801)

The Entry Platform contains

• An Orientation area with free 18th century clothing

• the Showcase Gallery, which mounts regular shows of paintings, photographs and other artistic creations by residents and other Second Life artists.

* Two exhibit halls which contain informative displays and museum-quality exhibits highlighting important aspects of 18th century history, literature, culture, and ideas.

2. ISLAND-LEVEL AREAS (Rocca Sorrentina)

** Take the teleport from the Entry Platform to the "Town & Harbor" **