Galileo Galilei expressed his want for independence from divine authority in his Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina of Tuscany. Galilei believed that not everything in the Bible was accurate‚ and wrote this letter detailing his argument. He thought evidence and experience should determine what is true‚ not through scriptures. Today’s society has acquired the
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Galileo Galilei: Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina of Tuscany‚ 1615 Analysis In paragraph D‚ Galileo explains how he has discovered the truth that the Sun is motionless in the center of the universe and that Earth revolves around it. He then states that he supports his theory and disagrees with the beliefs of Ptolemy and Aristotle‚ but can prove with many counter arguments why his beliefs about his discovery are correct. He finishes the paragraph by noting that people like Ptolemy and Aristotle
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created an environment in which city-states could emerge and expand as the two major powers weakened each other * A unique urban rich emerged in Italy comprised of the local nobility and new rich * Five major city-states evolved: the duchy of Milan‚ the republics of Florence and Venice‚ the Papal States‚
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and exterior designers went to great lengths to make the restaurant look and feel just like an authentic Italian restaurant in Tuscany‚ Italy. In fact‚ Olive Garden continues to remodel their chain of restaurants based on actual Italian architecture‚ art‚ and interior design. If you were to visit the Olive Garden corporate website you would find many pictures posted of Tuscany‚ Italy and the inspiration they use to design their restaurants. You begin to feel this experience just as you are pulling into
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erotic painting‚ was painted by‚ Angolo Bronzino somewhere in the mid 1540’s. Its obscure images‚ exaggerated poses‚ and graceful forms are characteristic of the mannerist period. It is said to have been commissioned by Cosimo de Medici the Grand Duke of Tuscany‚ which was then given as a gift to King Francis‚ who was known for his “lusty appetites”. This is a very dynamic and somewhat claustrophobic painting of an immoral‚ and incestuous act between Cupid and his mother Venus. Cupid is fondling his
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Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer who provided many scientific insights that paved the way for later scientists. His explorations of the laws of motion and improvement of the telescope helped him further understand the universe and world around him. The two caused him to dispute the then current beliefs at the time that all things in the heavens revolved around the Earth. Galileo made history with his observations of the heavens. In 1610‚ he wrote a book revealing his observations‚ Sindereus
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Assess the impact of the Treaty of Vienna in 1815. (30) The treaty of Vienna came as a result of the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars. The treaty of Vienna was a result of the British trying to keep the peace within Europe. The treaty of Vienna reflected the diversity within ‘Italy’; the treaty reflected most of the wishes of Metternich along with the desires of Austria. Prince Metternich’s desires were to restore the old pre- 1796 order the fact which represented within the terms of the Vienna
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harsh criticism over his female nudes he chose in 1633 to become a priest at the church of Sant’Ansano in Mugello‚ Tuscany. Francessco Furini died in the year 1646 in Florence‚ Italy (visitflorence.com). Baroque art had two movements; high baroque painting in Italy during the 17th century was the focus of Furini. Sypher describes this movement to be directly inspired by the grand style of the high renaissance art and has
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(or at least enough to hold a conversation). 11. Hit the lottery and spend it all in one week‚ but none of it on myself. 12. Never lose my ambition. 13. Go hang gliding in the Grand Canyon. 14. Change somebody’s life dramatically and not just financially. 15. Spend a weekend‚ outside‚ in the back country of Tuscany. 16. Make lifelong friends and spend as much time with them as possible. 17. Create a piece of art that hangs in a museum‚ even if only for a day. 18. Write a letter‚ attach my
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that my house would build out of would be brink concealed with ivory colored French plaster. Along with the materials‚ the style of my house would be a very unique and equally difficult style. It would be a combination of a chalet bungalow and a Tuscany villa. I think these styles are not only functional‚ but are stylish for the type of lifestyle I want. The special features that I would want are the "infinity pool". The infinity pool is a pool with walls that a very level with the height of the
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