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V25B.scuole@gmail.com at 09:19, 2 December 2025

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	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a ''scuola'' was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The ''scuola'' building was considered the organization's meetinghouse, but many ''scuola ''did not possess meeting houses and instead met inside a church.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a ''scuola'' was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The ''scuola'' building was considered the organization's meetinghouse, but many ''scuola ''did not possess meeting houses and instead met inside a church.</span>
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	== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic ''scuola'' buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance, and still exist today. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and power of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these ''scuola'' buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic ''scuola'' buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance, and still exist today. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and power of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these ''scuola'' buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>

V25B.scuole@gmail.com at 09:10, 2 December 2025

2025-12-02T09:10:11Z

V25B.scuole@gmail.com at 23:35, 1 December 2025

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	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the organization's meetinghouse.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the organization's meetinghouse.</span>
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	== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>
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	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Despite the scuole withstanding cultural changes within Venice over the last five centuries, the overtaking of the city by Austria in 1798 rendered their end inevitable. Records of scuole in Venice ceased to exist after around 1810. Today, the buildings that once housed the scuole ~~now draw in tourists attracted by Venice’s reputation as a center of art~~ and ~~culture~~.</span><br></div></div></div>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Despite the scuole withstanding cultural changes within Venice over the last five centuries, the overtaking of the city by Austria in 1798 rendered their end inevitable. Records of scuole in Venice ceased to exist after around 1810. Today, the buildings that once housed the scuole have been repurposed into museums, housing, private businesses, and many other uses.</span><br></div></div></div>

V25B.scuole@gmail.com at 23:31, 1 December 2025

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	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the organization's meetinghouse.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the organization's meetinghouse.</span>
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	== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>
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	== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Community Involvement</span> ==		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Community Involvement</span> ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">One major factor in the cultural significance of Venetian confraternities was the sense of community they brought to their members. Many scuole were identity-based around characteristics like occupation or foreign nationality, providing the members with support for issues that afflicted their demographic. The scuole were particularly involved in this sort of community building, as many of them acted as guilds and offered training in their particular area of expertise. More broadly, the scuole offered a variety of services and opportunities to the non-patrician Venetians that furthered their sense of fulfillment in their ability to impact their local government. All confraternities held elections for official positions within the brotherhood, and most did not have rules regarding who could or could not run for office.</span><br></div></div></div>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">One major factor in the cultural significance of Venetian confraternities was the sense of community they brought to their members. Many scuole were identity-based around characteristics like occupation or foreign nationality, providing the members with support for issues that afflicted their demographic. The scuole were particularly involved in this sort of community building, as many of them acted as guilds and offered training in their particular area of expertise. More broadly, the scuole offered a variety of services and opportunities to the non-patrician Venetians that furthered their sense of fulfillment in their ability to impact their local government. All confraternities held elections for official positions within the brotherhood, and most did not have rules regarding who could or could not run for office. </span></div>
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			<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Despite the scuole withstanding cultural changes within Venice over the last five centuries, the overtaking of the city by Austria in 1798 rendered their end inevitable. Records of scuole in Venice ceased to exist after around 1810. Today, the buildings that once housed the scuole now draw in tourists attracted by Venice’s reputation as a center of art and culture.</span><br></div></div></div>

V25B.scuole@gmail.com at 23:24, 1 December 2025

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	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the organization's meetinghouse.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the organization's meetinghouse.</span>
	<div id="bodyContent" class="vector-body"><div id="mw-content-text" class="mw-body-content"><div class="mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output" dir="ltr" lang="en-GB">		<div id="bodyContent" class="vector-body"><div id="mw-content-text" class="mw-body-content"><div class="mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output" dir="ltr" lang="en-GB">

	== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>
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	== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Community Involvement</span> ==		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Community Involvement</span> ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >One major factor in the cultural significance of Venetian confraternities was the sense of community they brought to their members. Many scuole were identity-based around characteristics like occupation or foreign nationality, providing the members with support for issues that afflicted their demographic. The scuole ~~arte~~ were particularly involved in this sort of community building, as many of them acted as guilds and offered training in their particular area of expertise. More broadly, the scuole offered a variety of services and opportunities to the non-patrician Venetians that furthered their sense of fulfillment in their ability to impact their local government. All confraternities held elections for official positions within the brotherhood, and most did not have rules regarding who could or could not run for office.</span><br></div></div></div>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">One major factor in the cultural significance of Venetian confraternities was the sense of community they brought to their members. Many scuole were identity-based around characteristics like occupation or foreign nationality, providing the members with support for issues that afflicted their demographic. The scuole were particularly involved in this sort of community building, as many of them acted as guilds and offered training in their particular area of expertise. More broadly, the scuole offered a variety of services and opportunities to the non-patrician Venetians that furthered their sense of fulfillment in their ability to impact their local government. All confraternities held elections for official positions within the brotherhood, and most did not have rules regarding who could or could not run for office.</span><br></div></div></div>

V25B.scuole@gmail.com at 23:20, 1 December 2025

2025-12-01T23:20:41Z

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	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the organization's meetinghouse.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the organization's meetinghouse.</span>
	<div id="bodyContent" class="vector-body"><div id="mw-content-text" class="mw-body-content"><div class="mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output" dir="ltr" lang="en-GB">		<div id="bodyContent" class="vector-body"><div id="mw-content-text" class="mw-body-content"><div class="mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output" dir="ltr" lang="en-GB">

	== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>
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	== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Community Involvement</span> ==		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Community Involvement</span> ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">One major factor in the cultural significance of Venetian ~~''scuole''~~ was the sense of community they brought to their members. Many scuole were identity-based around characteristics like occupation or foreign nationality, providing the members with support for issues that afflicted their demographic.</span><br></div></div></div>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >One major factor in the cultural significance of Venetian confraternities was the sense of community they brought to their members. Many scuole were identity-based around characteristics like occupation or foreign nationality, providing the members with support for issues that afflicted their demographic. The scuole arte were particularly involved in this sort of community building, as many of them acted as guilds and offered training in their particular area of expertise. More broadly, the scuole offered a variety of services and opportunities to the non-patrician Venetians that furthered their sense of fulfillment in their ability to impact their local government. All confraternities held elections for official positions within the brotherhood, and most did not have rules regarding who could or could not run for office.</span><br></div></div></div>

V25B.scuole@gmail.com at 23:15, 1 December 2025

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	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the organization's meetinghouse.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the organization's meetinghouse.</span>
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	== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>


	== <span style="font-size: 18pt;" >Structure</span> ==		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Structure</span> ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The scuola buildings were constructed under strict regulations. The buildings had to have two floors connected by a staircase, with a large room on each floor. The room on the ground floor was for religious ceremonies, while the room on the first floor was for meetings of the members. The room on the upper floor was known as the Chapter House.<br></span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The scuola buildings were constructed under strict regulations. The buildings had to have two floors connected by a staircase, with a large room on each floor. The room on the ground floor was for religious ceremonies, while the room on the first floor was for meetings of the members. The room on the upper floor was known as the Chapter House.<br></span>

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	== <span style="font-size: 18pt;" >Community Involvement</span> ==		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Community Involvement</span> ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >One major factor in the cultural significance of Venetian ''scuole'' was the sense of community they brought to their members.</span><br></div></div></div>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">One major factor in the cultural significance of Venetian ''scuole'' was the sense of community they brought to their members. Many scuole were identity-based around characteristics like occupation or foreign nationality, providing the members with support for issues that afflicted their demographic.</span><br></div></div></div>

V25B.scuole@gmail.com at 23:05, 1 December 2025

2025-12-01T23:05:37Z

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	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the organization's meetinghouse.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the organization's meetinghouse.</span>
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	~~== <span style="font-size: 18pt;" >Background</span> ==~~
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>

			== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==
			<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>

	~~== Structure ==~~
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >The scuola buildings were constructed under strict regulations. The building had to have two floors connected by a staircase, with a large room on each floor. The room on the ground floor was for religious ceremonies, while the room on the first floor was for meetings of the members. The room on the upper floor was the Chapter House.<br></span>

	<span style="font-size: ~~12pt~~;" ></span>		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;" >Structure</span> ==
	== ~~Community Involvement~~ ==		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The scuola buildings were constructed under strict regulations. The buildings had to have two floors connected by a staircase, with a large room on each floor. The room on the ground floor was for religious ceremonies, while the room on the first floor was for meetings of the members. The room on the upper floor was known as the Chapter House.<br></span>
	~~Churches and convents~~ were ~~crucial~~ to ~~the functionality of~~ a ~~community in Venice~~. ~~Nuns~~, ~~in particular contributed greatly to~~ the ~~communities. Nuns were medically trained and provided health services to residents. Additionally, cleric orders~~ of the ~~convents provided food and services for~~ the ~~poor within~~ the ~~community~~. ~~Due to their involvement~~ in the community, they ~~held a key role in promoting religion as well as the church and order they were associated with~~.</div></div></div>
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			== <span style="font-size: 18pt;" >Community Involvement</span> ==
			<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >One major factor in the cultural significance of Venetian ''scuole'' was the sense of community they brought to their members.</span><br></div></div></div>

V25B.scuole@gmail.com at 23:01, 1 December 2025

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	<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >''This page describes a typical Venetian scuola. For information pertaining to the scuole, see [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Scuole Scuole].''</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">''This page describes a typical Venetian scuola. For information pertaining to the scuole, see [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Scuole Scuole].''</span>

	<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the meetinghouse ~~of the organization~~.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the organization's meetinghouse.</span>
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			== <span style="font-size: 18pt;" >Background</span> ==
	== Background ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>


	~~<br>~~		== Structure ==
	<p>~~A convent is a piece of religious architecture dedicated to housing cleric orders of the catholic church, specifically, monasteries and nunneries.~~ The ~~construction of convents in Venice began as early as the 800's, built in association with a neighboring church. Some convents~~ were ~~attached to the church, while others were not~~. ~~While churches are highly ornate, decorated with beautiful ceiling paintings, engraved floor tombstones and plaques and decorated altars, the convents are much less extravagant. Although some convents~~ had a few paintings within them or sculptures in the courtyard, the majority of convents were boasted a rather simplistic style, both inside and out. A picture of the facade of the Convent of the Frari can be seen to ~~the left.</p>~~		<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >The scuola buildings were constructed under strict regulations. The building had to have two floors connected by a staircase, with a large room on each floor. The room on the ground floor was for religious ceremonies, while the room on the first floor was for meetings of the members. The room on the upper floor was the Chapter House.<br></span>
	~~<p>As Venice developed as~~ a ~~city~~, ~~island communities developed and centralized around~~ a ~~church and convent~~. The ~~cleric orders contributed greatly to~~ the ~~development and functionality of communities. As~~ the ~~convents became more recognized, wealthy families often sent their daughters to live within them. However,~~ the ~~motives~~ for ~~these families sending their daughters was questionable. In reality, daughters were sent to convents to avoid paying dowry to~~ the ~~family of a potential husband~~. ~~Due to this admittance into convents,~~ the ~~nuns were noticeable less devout than previously and their faithfulness~~ was ~~questioned. During~~ the ~~Napoleonic wars, Napoleon decided to act on this new development on convents by destroying many of them and disbanding cleric orders in the late 1700's~~.</p>

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	== Community Involvement ==		== Community Involvement ==
	Churches and convents were crucial to the functionality of a community in Venice. Nuns, in particular contributed greatly to the communities. Nuns were medically trained and provided health services to residents. Additionally, cleric orders of the convents provided food and services for the poor within the community. Due to their involvement in the community, they held a key role in promoting religion as well as the church and order they were associated with.</div></div></div>		Churches and convents were crucial to the functionality of a community in Venice. Nuns, in particular contributed greatly to the communities. Nuns were medically trained and provided health services to residents. Additionally, cleric orders of the convents provided food and services for the poor within the community. Due to their involvement in the community, they held a key role in promoting religion as well as the church and order they were associated with.</div></div></div>

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	''This page describes a typical Venetian scuola. For information pertaining to the scuole, see [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Scuole Scuole].''		<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >''This page describes a typical Venetian scuola. For information pertaining to the scuole, see [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Scuole Scuole].''</span>

	Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the meetinghouse of the organization.		<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the meetinghouse of the organization.</span>
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	== Background ==		== Background ==
	The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.		<span style="font-size: 12pt;" >The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and reputation of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>

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	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">''This page describes a typical Venetian scuola. For information pertaining to the scuole, see [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Scuole Scuole].''</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">''This page describes a typical Venetian scuola. For information pertaining to the scuole, see [https://wiki.cityknowledge.org/index.php/Scuole Scuole].''</span>

	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a scuola was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The scuola building was considered the organization's meetinghouse.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Often referred to in English as a confraternity, a ''scuola'' was a Catholic organization that members could join for devotion, charity, and community within a certain identity group. The ''scuola'' building was considered the organization's meetinghouse, but many ''scuola ''did not possess meeting houses and instead met inside a church.</span>
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	== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Background</span> ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic scuola buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and ~~reputation~~ of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these scuola buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The historic ''scuola'' buildings were typically associated with a church, as they were often built near one and sometimes even attached to one. The ''scuola grande'' buildings were grand and impressive, with wealthy members commissioning famous architects and artists to decorate their buildings. The ''scuole grandi'' were exceptionally powerful and stable institutions in Venice during the Renaissance, and still exist today. The ''scuola piccola'' buildings were much smaller and limited, as they often did not share the wealth and power of the ''scuole grandi''. Some ''scuole piccole'' didn't even have a dedicated building and would instead meet inside their associated parish church. During the period of decline in Venice’s political and economic power between the 16th and 19th centuries, these ''scuola'' buildings contributed greatly to Venice's religious and cultural significance.</span>


	== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Structure</span> ==		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Structure</span> ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The scuola buildings were constructed under strict regulations. The buildings had to have two floors connected by a staircase, with a large room on each floor. The room on the ground floor was for religious ceremonies, while the room on the first floor was for meetings of the members. The room on the upper floor was known as the Chapter House.<br></span>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The ''scuola'' buildings were constructed under strict regulations. The buildings had to have two floors connected by a staircase, with a large room on each floor. The room on the ground floor was for religious ceremonies, while the room on the first floor was for meetings of the members. The room on the upper floor was known as the Chapter House.<br></span>

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	== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Community Involvement</span> ==		== <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Community Involvement</span> ==
	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">One major factor in the cultural significance of Venetian confraternities was the sense of community they brought to their members. Many scuole were identity-based around characteristics like occupation or foreign nationality, providing the members with support for issues that afflicted their demographic. The scuole were particularly involved in this sort of community building, as many of them acted as guilds and offered training in their particular area of expertise. More broadly, the scuole offered a variety of services and opportunities to the non-patrician Venetians that furthered their sense of fulfillment in their ability to impact their local government. All confraternities held elections for official positions within the brotherhood, and most did not have rules regarding who could or could not run for office. </span></div>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">One major factor in the cultural significance of Venetian confraternities was the sense of community they brought to their members. Many ''scuole'' were identity-based around characteristics like occupation or foreign nationality, providing the members with support for issues that afflicted their demographic. The ''scuole'' were particularly involved in this sort of community building, as many of them acted as guilds and offered training in their particular area of expertise. More broadly, the ''scuole'' offered a variety of services and opportunities to the non-patrician Venetians that furthered their sense of fulfillment in their ability to impact their local government. All confraternities held elections for official positions within the brotherhood, and most did not have rules regarding who could or could not run for office. </span></div>
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	<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Despite the scuole withstanding cultural changes within Venice over the last five centuries, the overtaking of the city by Austria in 1798 rendered their end inevitable. Records of scuole in Venice ceased to exist after around 1810. Today, the buildings that once housed the scuole have been repurposed into museums, housing, private businesses, and many other uses.</span><br></div></div></div>		<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Despite the ''scuole'' withstanding cultural changes within Venice over the last five centuries, the overtaking of the city by Austria in 1798 rendered their end inevitable. Records of ''scuole'' in Venice ceased to exist after around 1810. Today, the buildings that once housed the ''scuole'' have been repurposed into museums, housing, private businesses, and many other uses.</span><br></div></div></div>