Harlem Renaissance‚ a blossoming (c. 1918–37) of African American culture‚ particularly in the creative arts‚ and the most influential movement in African American literary history. Embracing literary‚ musical‚ theatrical‚ and visual arts‚ participants sought to reconceptualize “the Negro” apart from the white stereotypes that had influenced black peoples’ relationship to their heritage and to each other. They also sought to break free of Victorian moral values and bourgeois shame about aspects of
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“Not much was really invented during the Renaissance if you don’t count modern civilization‚” (P.J. O’Rourke). The Renaissance era gave birth to many things yet in many ways the most important element was humanism. It redefined Western Civilization. Humanism first came into the limelight in the 14th century when a large volume of classic texts from Ancient Rome were rediscovered. Changing cultural values‚ a burgeoning middle class‚ and corrupt government led many individuals to seek new ways of living
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18 February 1564)‚ commonly known as Michelangelo‚ was an Italian sculptor‚ painter‚ architect‚ poet‚ and engineer of the High Renaissance who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art. Despite making few forays beyond the arts‚ his versatility in the disciplines he took up was of such a high order that he is often considered a contender for the title of the archetypal Renaissance man‚ along with his fellow Italian Leonardo da Vinci. Michelangelo was considered the greatest
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The Renaissance was quite possibly one of the greatest periods in European history. Translating literally to “rebirth”‚ it is defined as a drastic change in the lives of Europeans due to a newfound interest in the classical period of Europe’s history. Prior to this time period‚ Europe did not resemble at all the superpower we know it as today. A feudal system with a strict hierarchy was in place‚ in which a King ruled over a large territory of land named his kingdom‚ lords ruled over sections of
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the Renaissance and the Enlightenment‚ both of which were major recurring themes and had influence on numerous events that occurred throughout the early modern period. The Renaissance was a cultural movement that originally began in Italy in the end of the medieval period and later spread throughout northwestern Europe‚ marking the beginning of the early modern period (PWH‚ p. 496). As such‚ the Renaissance can be seen as a bridge between the medieval and early modern periods. The Renaissance promoted
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| Renaissance Humanism | Humanism is the term generally applied to the predominant social philosophy and intellectual and literary currents of the period from 1400 to 1650. The return to favor of the pagan classics stimulated the philosophy of secularism‚ the appreciation of worldly pleasures‚ and above all intensified the assertion of personal independence and individual expression. Zeal for the classics was a result as well as a cause of the growing secular view of life. Expansion of trade
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During the Renaissance period‚ ideas and beliefs changed significantly. The focus became on humanism‚ individualism‚ and secular ideas. Humanism attached the greatest importance to the dignity and worth of the individual. This entirely new way of thinking began to circulate at this time‚ and the church lost much of its influence. The music lost its rigid meter count and became directly connected to humanity through phrases‚ textures‚ and the text. The focus shifted from God to man. This change would
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High Renaissance art incorporating the Christian symbology and prophecy”. This was a masterpiece of artwork and shows just how much the renaissance artists changed our world for the better. Michelangelo still remains today‚ a sculpting legend. Third is Donatello. According to The Famous People Staff (2017) in the article entitled “Donatello Biography” Donatello was born on 1386 in Florence‚Italy. When he was young he received an education from a wealthy family called the Martelli’s. He obtained
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and style feature‚ and during the 1520‚ Mannerism was a particular style for many artist adoption and favor. This style of art became popular in Florence and Rome in the late Renaissance. During this period artists got a lot of technical knowledge from it‚ such as the use of oil paints and perspective drawing. High renaissance art is character by the harmonious‚ natural‚ elegance and balance. However‚ the Mannerism art was very different‚ it was focus more on conflicting colors‚ misunderstood environment
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High Renaissance Introduction * the art of high renaissance‚ sought a general ‚unified effect in terms of pictorial representation and architectural composition. * a controlled equilibrium was observed from the increase in the dramatic force & physical presence of work of art. * Because the essential characteristic of renaissance art was its unity-a balance was achieved as a matter of intuition. * As a result‚ the style was destined to break up if the emphasis was shifted
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