18th Century Inventions, non-violent

Alcohol Thermometer- 1709

• Earliest 
• Efficient
• Less toxic than Mercury, but evaporates fairly quick

Mercury Thermometer- 1714

•  Easier to read
• More modern
• Still used today

Both thermometers were invented by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit

Celsius was developed in 1742.  The founder of Celsius was Anders Celsius.

Alcohol Thermometer
Alcohol Thermometer Photo
Mercury Thermometer
Mercury Thermometer Photo
 Celsius
 

German Art in the 18th Century

The Baroque Period

Paintings:

• Dynamic movement
• Overt emotion
• Self confident characters
• Encouraged by the roman catholic church

Sculptures:

• Spiraled around an empty vortex
• Reached outwards into surrounding space
• Had multiple ideal viewing points
• Added extra sculptural elements

The Rococo Period:

•  A decorating style
• The room was the artwork, not just something hanging on a wall

 Neoclassicism:

Paintings:

• Sharp Lines
• Sharp Color

Baroque Source
Bernini Sculpture
 German Art Baroque
Rococo
 Rococo Room
Guy getting clubbed
neoclassicism
 Neoclassicism

Rulers and Government in the 18th Century. America vs. France

During the 18th century, America was still fighting for its independence from Great Britain.  The 13 original colonies were founded, businesses and the population were starting to increase. It wasn't until 1776 that America was independent and free of British control. The American Revolution lasted from 1775-1781.  This was during the time of the Enlightenment.  George Washington is elected in 1789 and remains president until 1797.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_century#World_leaders.2C_politicians.2C_military