Time Capsule: The Renaissance and the Age of Baroque The European Renaissance was a time of cultural transition in Europe from a society rooted in religious focus and compliance to humanism and artistic expression. Although the majority of Europe remained loyal to the Papacy and Catholicism‚ the Renaissance brought about scholars that encouraged human artistic expression and self-fulfillment. Prior to the Renaissance‚ devout Catholics led simple lifestyles‚ with few amenities or luxuries. They believed
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Humanities 101: Exam 4 June 11‚ 2012 1. Johann Sebastian Bach (J.S. Bach) is considered to be the father of music for many reasons. He was the greatest Baroque composer‚ arguably the greatest composer of all times. He developed the modern piano lessons we use today‚ and developed helping book to strengthen both hands equally to play the piano. He wrote thousands of compositions‚ and simplified the way we compose music. He is the reason the piano became popular over the harpsichord. He was brilliant
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Throughout history‚ art and ideas always change and different movement always transit from one to another. The time period‚ politics‚ religion‚ propaganda and place are what the art reflect. From 16th to 19th century‚ the art style that followed after the Renaissance and mannerism was the Baroque era. The baroque style was very distinguish and different from the previous era. It was somehow contradicting because it was grandeur yet asceticism. The style itself characterize by new exploration of form
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In our society‚ we are surrounded by powerful women‚ Beyoncé‚ Hillary Clinton‚ Malala‚ Rosa Parks‚ Marilyn Monroe‚ and Tina Fey. Yet our country has failed to elect a woman President since becoming a free nation. In three of the most iconic works of art‚ Venus of Willdendorf from the Paleolithic era‚ the Bust of Nefertiti from Amarna‚ Egypt and the Venus de Milo from Melos‚ Greece give us insight in the role played by women in each society. Throughout history‚ civilizations have portrayed women as
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Periods and their Artists * Chapter 3 Egypt * Old Kingdom (2700-2190 BCE) * Imhotep – Stepped Pyramid of Djoser * Chapter 5 Ancient Greece * Archaic (600-480 BCE) * Andokides Painter –Achilles and Ajax * Ergotimos –[and Kleitius] Fracois Vase * Euphronios –Death of Sarpedon * Exekias –Achilles and Ajax; Suicide of Ajax; Dionysis in a Boat * Polykleitos –Doryphoros * Classical (480-320 BCE) * Kalikrates
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This poem is filled with several references to Christianity and the Bible. To start‚ the setting of Judith takes place in the Middle East. The Assyrians‚ although in this poem are under General Holofernes‚ are led by King Nebuchadnezzar. “Both Sisera and Holofernes are the head commanders of foreign armies and act on behalf of the kings they represent (King Jabin and King Nebuchadnezzar)” (Wilson). ¬¬¬¬¬ King Nebuchadnezzar can be
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Artemisia work have an electric sense of narrative drama‚ bringing out image that have unique perspective both celebrating and humanized strong women characters. As Judith decapitates Holofernes‚ to save the Jewish people‚ her brow is furrowed in concentration‚ Judith and her maid forearms are tensed‚ and blood spurts wildly from Holofernes neck. The startling naturalism of the scenes owes much to the influence of Caravaggio‚ Artemisia followed his technique of painting directly from life‚ the use of
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Francesco Hayez‚ The last kiss of Romeo and Julie‚ 2 young people were married secretly but by law‚ even though their family were against it. 1) specifies‚ general difference 2) family 3) social sexuality geral difference: * cultural representation of women in society: * by the picture of Bartolome Esteban Murillo Assumption of the Virgin‚ the assumption of Mary‚ that she didn’t die‚ miracle that represents that Mary was pregnant without having a man. * the notion that Mary doesn’t dir
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The Bible is filled with stories of the weak overcoming great odds on their way to success. Jacob the son of Isaac is a character who must overcome is physical faults to gain his fathers favor. Judith uses her weakness of being a woman to save her people and land from invaders. Both characters typify a major theme of the Bible‚ which is the ultimate triumph of the weak. Jacob the youngest of Isaac’s sons is portrayed as being weak when compared to his brother Esau‚ “Esau was a cunning hunter
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I chose a medieval art where Judith cut off the head of Holofernes. The story behind this painting is that Judith saved the Jews of Bethulia from being destroyed by Holofernes‚ who had brought his whole army to her village. Judith wanted the elders to interfere with general Holofernes plans‚ but they told her to leave things in the hands of God and to trust in him. Instead‚ she decided to deal with things herself if no one was going to do anything about it. Judith was a beautiful widow determined
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