between previously isolated nations. This revival is the start of a cultural movement called the Renaissance‚ which started in Italy and then spread to its neighboring states. Although the Renaissance was widespread‚ it is best to understand it as a movement cultural development rather than one associated with social or economic change. Similar to the ‘trickle-down
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The Italian Renaissance occurred from 1550 - 1700. The rapid economic growth in Italy during this time made it possible for the more wealthy citizens to endulge in alternate forms of entertainment. Wealthy families such as the Medicis began a system of patronage‚ in which they would finance artists to produce art in many forms. Italian theatre used the plays of ancient Greek and Roman theatre (dramas) as well as mediaeval theatre (religious plays) as a foundation. Commedia dell’Arte The main style
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“A people without the knowledge of their past history‚ origin and culture is like a tree without roots” - Marcus Garvey. The Harlem Renaissance was a period of time in which racial pride and culture were thrust away in favor of a more traditional style of art. However‚ during this time‚ racial pride was best expressed through folk art via the means of relatable structure‚ understandable word choice and everyday subject matter. Common poets of the time chose not to imitate the formal and restrictive
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Humanism was a key movement in the Renaissance and had a major influence on the cultural changes and achievements. Humanists studied history; they were particularly interested in Ancient Greek and Roman civilisation‚ and classical works‚ as well as in contemporary history and politics. Although the Humanists were Catholic‚ their ideas were more secular - "learning emerged from the cloister... to rejoin the human mainstream." The humanist ideas soon spread into the classroom. Previously‚ learning
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The Italian Renaissance embodied ad fontes‚ studia humanitatis‚ and virtu. Ad Fontes‚ meaning “return to the sources‚” which fostered a new approach to the past. Florentines looked back at the Greco-Romans seeking the knowledge they possessed. Studia Humanitatis incorporated new course material at universities. Previously‚ they had studied theology‚ medicine‚ and law; they now studied history‚ philosophy‚ rhetoric‚ and music. The study of philosophy opened debates over God‚ the Monarchy‚ and science
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1. Italian Renaissance - earliest form of the general European Renaissance‚ a period of great cultural change and achievement that began in Italy. 2. Jacob Burkhart - historian of art and culture‚ and an influential figure in the historiography of each field 3. Oligarchies – small group that ruled a city and its surrounding countryside 4. Condotierri - the mercenary soldier leaders (warlords) of the professional‚ military free companies contracted by the Italian city-states and the Papacy from
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Developing Europe into a powerhouse‚ the Renaissance marked complete cultural transition of Europe out of the Middle Ages and identified a societal change of values and ideas reflected in the art and literature of the time period; the “rebirth” in Southern Europe‚ however‚ differed from Northern Europe. As both the North and South had access to newly printed materials courtesy the printing press‚ they did share commonality of thought- both supplied predominant Christian artistic themes‚ had an artistic
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The Harlem Renaissance was not the head of the Civil Rights Movement‚ but it was the neck because of the products it produced and the bricks it supplied for the house of equality. DuBois‚ founder of the renaissance‚ believed “That an educated Black elite should lead Blacks to liberation.” http://www.eram.k12.ny.us/education/components/whatsnew/default.php?sectiondetailid=23130&&PHPSESSID=e0a64029c09716761056932b46c6816b Art and literature came from the Harlem era. Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington
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The Harlem Renaissance‚ originally known as the New Negro Movement‚ was a literally and intellectually upbringing that fostered a new identity for black culture. It was a movement through which African American sought to embrace their culture and heritage through music‚ art‚ writing‚ and thinking in American Life. The Renaissance Movement was significant due to African American influential writers‚ introduction to Jazz music‚ and the recognition of the intellectual contributions among black Americans
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Cultural Identity By Ansu Overstreet AkA Awesome‚ Cool‚ Brilliant and any other synonyms of these qualities Originally known as the New Negro Movement‚ the Harlem Renaissance was a period of immense social activity and great innovations among artist and writers. The movement’s name is derived from its origin; Harlem New York. At this time Harlem became the Mecca to which scholars‚ writers‚ musicians and photographers traveled. African American migration to the northern states played a major role in
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