Beginning in the early 14th century‚ the Renaissance period gave way to the birth of humanism which encouraged individual expression and creativity. People had become weary after a prolonged period of plague‚ corruption and war that followed the fall of Rome. They were becoming increasingly frustrated with the power of the church and the level of corruption within it. Instead‚ there was a growing desire to return to the prosperous times of early Greece and Rome. Individualism was the central theme
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During the nineteenth and twentieth century‚ Asia and Africa encountered the spread of imperialism through Europe. Originating from the concept of colonialism put into practice‚ imperialism does not require direct control over a country. The theory of seizure and domination developed as a way to create and expand an empire with political and economic power over foreign countries. As Europeans became more nationalistic‚ powers competed for prestige over one another and there came tension between
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China’s Interaction with Western Nations in the 19th century And the effects on its economy The 19th century had sparked a time period of bloody revolution‚ social and political reform‚ and both economic and financial problems for China. Though the cause of many of these problems could be rooted to internal conflict‚ foreign influence on Chinese ways proved to be disastrous. During the early 19th century the population was growing‚ the economy seemed stable and generally people seemed content
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Developments in Three Dimensional Art in the 20th Century Three dimensional art works went through a heavy period of transition through the 20th century. At the start‚ sculpture could be summed up in Johann Gottfreid von Herder’s consideration of sculpture as “a harsh reality.” Unlike painting and the other traditional media‚ sculpture was being redefined‚ both formally and technically. Painting‚ despite the many innovations and explorations that occurred in the 20th century‚ was still oil and pigment
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How does art influence people? Art‚ whether it’s consumed in a theater‚ museum‚ gallery or store‚ often influences people to become artists and create art themselves. Art can serve as inspiration to awaken the imagination‚ talent and skill hiding in someone. It can unlock your fears and insecurities about creating and push you toward picking up a paintbrush or a camera. Art can ignite the passion to create something of beauty and importance‚ to be included in the community of artists who’ve inspired
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this actually effects the art world and the culture associated with it. 1970 marked the year that we dedicated a whole day to our beloved Earth due to our space race with the Soviet Union. If NASA had never transmitted the picture of Earth to Earth when they did‚ would there not have been an Earth Day created? The picture alone of “the blue marble” had sparked the peace movement and was a new symbol that embodied
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Throughout time Europeans and Native Americans influenced each other’s cultures. However‚ the lifestyle of the Native Americans was significantly changed with the influence of the Europeans‚ especially European traders and settlers. On the other hand‚ the Europeans influence the culture of the Native American by bringing diseases‚ constant fighting because the overtaking of lands‚ guns‚ steel hatchets‚ pots‚ and kettles of brass. Europeans also taught Native Americans the way to produce clothes and
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Renoir’s Depiction of Women in 19th Century Art The societal view of men verses women depicted in artwork during the nineteenth century differs from today’s view on the same subject. Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)‚ an impressionist painter in the European Arts‚ began his career in the early 1860’s. Many of the impressionistic painters of this time focused their paintings on landscapes‚ flower pieces and still-life works. Renoir’s work was mainly focused on portraits‚ largely female portraits
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Dutch post-impressionist painter who influenced the art world in the twentieth century and how people view art today. Vincent’s first brother died as an infant and he always thought of himself as the “replacement child.” Being the oldest in the family‚ Vincent had to drop out of school to work and financially support his family. His younger brother Theo was a respected art dealer who financially supported Vincent when he realized his passion in art. Vincent Van Gogh was a painter who influenced the
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ANDY WARHOL August 6‚ 1928 – February 22‚ 1987 Andy Warhol was one of the most influential people in American modern art. Warhol was best known for his bright colored images of famous people and food cans. Through both his art and lifestyle he explored the nature of fame‚ popular culture‚ and the media. His artistic influence and unusual personality redefined the modern art world. Andy Warhol was born August 6‚ 1928 in the working class neighborhood of Oakwood‚ in Pittsburgh‚ Pennsylvania. His
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