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    Renaissance Art Renaissance is a French word that literally means “Rebirth” and is referring to the rebirth of learning in northern Italy after there was hardly learning in the middle ages. During the Renaissance‚ there was a great renewal of notice in education and ancient times. But‚ the Renaissance was more than just studying works of ancient scholars; it influenced sculpture‚ architecture and painting. The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci communicates Humanism and The Renaissance man by

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    From the Middle Ages to the Renaissance‚ Europe underwent a great deal of changes in culture‚ most notably art and religion. In the Middle Ages‚ people were more focused on the religion and spirituality‚ whereas during the Renaissance‚ the focus was more secular: right here and now as humans on Earth. Although these periods differ in many ways‚ three of the most notable changes were in architectureart‚ and philosophy. Architecture shifted from religious admiration to classic inspiration between

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    English Renaissance- its philosophyliterature and art‚ the European context‚ major characteristics and representatives Periods of English Renaissance 1500-1660 The Renaissance While the English Renaissnace began with the ascent of the House of Tudor to the English throne in 1485‚ the English Literary Renaissance began with English humanists such as Sir Thomas More and Sir Thomas Wyatt. In addition‚ the English Literary Renaissance consists of four subsets: The Elizabethan Age‚ the Jacobean

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    Music Lit Essay Questions 8 December 2012 1. The multi-movement cycle is when one piece comprises three or four movements For example‚ the classical era symphony‚ sonata‚ string quartet‚ and concerto all follow this cycle. THe Sonata-allegro form is a structural pattern used by composers first in the 18th century as a means to organize their music. Some people like to compare it to a basic essay format which has in introduction with a thesis‚ supporting body paragraphs‚ and conclusion that

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    Music has developed a lot over the years. Classical music has evolved in a more gradual manner with a number of smaller revolutionary steps along the way. In the 9th to 14th centuries the development of music was documented in a physical form. This was where music could now be communicated efficiently‚ and succeeding generations would know something about the music of their ancestors. There where demands of the church that required a musical notation‚ and so the earliest written music was largely

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    Music and literature have played an important role in our community and society since not only humans but the earth was born. It’s still a great mystery as to who invented or made music first. But first of all we shouldn’t focus as to when was music made but should see that what actually music is? How to define music has long been the subject of debate; philosophers‚ musicians‚ and‚ more recently‚ various social and natural scientists have argued about what constitutes music. The definition has varied

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    Petronius and Apuleius Essay Encolpius in the Satyricon and Lucius in Metamorphoses are each put in the role of outsiders on the fringes of society and are enabled to act as observers and commentators. Although they are viewed as outcasts and deal with the same types of scenarios‚ Encolpius and Lucius live in two completely different worlds. Encolpius and Lucius respond to their societies and the people they encounter in their own individual ways. Firstly‚ discussing Encolpius and his background

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    Shep Spivey Gendelman How Music Reflects Society 7/17/13 Bach Chorale During the baroque period‚ music had certain characteristics that are specific to the time period. For example‚ Contrast is an important characteristic in a baroque drama. The differences between loud and soft‚ solo and ensemble‚ different instruments and timbres all play an important role in many baroque compositions. In previous musical eras‚ a piece of music tended to consist of a single melody‚ perhaps with several melodies

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    Religious Art During the Dark Ages and the Renaissance Kennedy Paige Period 8 December 10‚ 2012 Ermine-  symbolizes truth‚ fidelity‚ mischief making.  Often associated with the aristocracy or royalty. lamb- symbolizes humanity‚ peace‚ and innocence.  The lamb represents Christ as the Lamb‚ and also Christians as the flock. Cat- symbolizes shrewdness‚ treachery‚ trickery and watchfulness. Often associated with Satan‚ witchcraft or sorcery. Unicorn- symbolizes purity‚ harmony and the arrival

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    Music played an essential role in Italy during the Renaissance period‚ just as it does in current times. Major changes were made in composing‚ disseminating music‚ new musical genres‚ and the development of instruments. Church music was the most important music for those in the Renaissance. Polyphony‚ the use of different vocal melodies‚ became popular and was used in church choirs. The notation of writing music‚ neumes‚ was constantly changed. Neumes originally only stated the direction of the melody

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