Sandro Botticelli‚ an Italian artist known for his golden-haired maidens‚ which have similarities to Byzantine art. Botticelli’s nude paintings epitomized the Renaissance‚ these were some of the first‚ outside of the influence of Christianity. One of his most famous paintings is the “Birth of Venus”‚ which is a nude painting of a woman in a seashell‚ shows his attention to detail and his study of anatomy. Leonardo Da Vinci was another well-known artist and considered to
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prejudice but also anyone who fails to conform to the social norms of the ‘tired old town’ of Maycomb. Atticus Finch is one of the main characters in To Kill a Mocking Bird.He is the father to Jem and Scout finch and a lawyer in Maycomb County .Most of the main themes in the novel are shown in one way or another through this character. One of the main themes in the book is Intolerance .Atticus is adamant about his children not developing the same intolerant views that the other inhabitants of the
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The Constitution of the United States has been shaped and molded by the experiences of many people throughout history. When the framers drafted the Constitution at the Constitutional Convention in 1787‚ they included the best ideas from governments around the world‚ and through time. From the Ancient Greeks and Romans thousands of years ago‚ to the events of the previous five years‚ the framers incorporated the best ideas they could find. From all of these governments‚ the framers took the ideas
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to an idea they believe is bigger than them‚ yet this trait can only go so far. In the novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ by the author Harper Lee‚ Atticus is the father of the protagonist and is seen as a hero to many readers. Atticus Finch resides in 1930s Maycomb‚ Alabama while taking work as a lawyer as well as being a well respected‚ intelligent man. Atticus is seen as a great man by many up until he has taken the role of being the lawyer of an African-American male‚ Tom Robinson‚ accused of rape ;
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During the transition into the twentieth century‚ the Progressive Era took place where many progressives had a great influence on society. Progressives were middle-class idealists that came from various different backgrounds who came together as a moment to work towards a common goal. They were social activists that believed America was under a crisis due to urban-industrial revolution and sought reform and regulations to bring social justice to society. Many factors took place in creating the progressives
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Other notable painters‚ such as Hans Holbein the Elder and Jean Fouquet‚ retained a Gothic influence that was still popular in the north‚ while highly individualistic artists such as Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel the Elder developed styles that were imitated by many subsequent generations. Northern painters in the 16th century increasingly
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bird‚ Atticus Finch is a well-respected man yet he is still criticized. As a state representative he is wise‚ intelligent‚ and respectful to all. Atticus is respected yet criticized because people support his actions and courage but don’t like his views towards blacks in the community so people criticize him. Atticus’s defense of Tom Robinson who is accused of rape leads to multiple protests and small riots. One night a mob of people goes up to kill Tom; Atticus is there to defend him. Atticus put
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same time putting them in a crucial mental state they needed to be in to become what the world knows as the best song writers in the business. Before the Beatles‚ what America considered rock and roll music‚ mostly had a strong country music style influence. However‚ The Beatles revolutionized rock and roll music by removing that country aspect and implementing a strong foreign twist into the equation. While the Beatles were famously known for their music‚ they also had some pretty strong societal
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new kind capitalism would sprout. Cotton manufacturing on a small scale was astonishingly profitable in 1780s and 1790s. As demand for raw cotton rose‚ so too did prices. In 1781‚ prices for cotton in Britain were two and three higher than they had a decade earlier. The emerging cotton complex centered in Europe was also unique because it did not draw on the production of nearby peasants for its raw materials. Most of the cotton grown for manufacturing purposes around the world was produced by small
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kings nearby that they would give mercy to those fellow Christians in need. In Einhard’s biography of Charlemagne‚ he praises his dedication towards the empire he has created‚ and family in order for many generations could remember Charlemagne’s influence on society and his rule. In his work‚ from The Life of Charlemagne‚ he illustrates the king’s life of physical and mental prowess‚ the education and well-being of his children‚ and the building and preservation of his Christian Roman Empire. Einhard
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