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    After the Middle Ages‚ the Renaissance began in Italy. The Renaissance period started in Italy because this was the core of the former Roman empire and it was a convenient location for trade. Because of this‚ it was a time in which wealthy merchants would sponsor people to create art in different forms. The ideas of humanism‚ the belief in being secular‚ and the development of urban cities were main aspects of the Renaissance. These ideas were expressed through artwork‚ music‚ literature‚ and scientific

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    What is Italian Renaissance art? Before attempting to answer the question it is important to consider what we mean by ‘early Italian Renaissance. Unlike many periods in history the Renaissance has no obvious start and end dates‚ for the purposes of this assignment I will define the approximate period within which to look as about 1390 to about 1520. The time around 1520 represents when Raphael died this was followed closely by the death of Pope Leo X‚ the second High Renaissance pope. It is after

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    Lizeth Soriano Mrs. Murray English I Pre-Ap 12 February 2013 Renaissance Medicine and Medical Practices In the beginning of the Elizabethan Era medicine was the beginning of advancements. During the Renaissance‚ disease was a big problem. Medicine was not as advanced as it is today‚ but being discovered from witchcraft and superstitions‚ to cures for the sick. Medicine was not advanced then so the citizens looked for cure from the "witches" and their beliefs just led them to their deaths

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    To begin with‚ the The Italian Renaissance and the Harlem Renaissance were differentiated in culture but had the same idea. This essay will show you how similar they really were. In both‚ everyone wanted to know more about culture and creativity. They were all trying to get more information on part of what they already knew.When you want to learn more‚ what do you do? You look for it. Back the‚ most people were strugling finding curiosity so the world almost lost a lot of information during the dark

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    Medieval Europe’s Influence on the Renaissance In the Middle ages of Europe there were many factors that helped lead to the beginning of the renaissance. For instance the creation of universities that let people study latin literature and art‚ which lead to new establishments of middle age sculptures and paintings. With the availability of knowledge for the study of basic wisdom and the relationship between nature and god‚ people began to question the churches ideas‚ this lead to people creating

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    The Italian Renaissance was a momentous time period for all things to do with the arts and culture. Art was branching into other avenues far from just being expressionism. It became a “statement” whether it be political‚ social‚ or economical‚ there was a message to be conveyed to a particular party. In a sense “Italian Renaissance” is to broad of a term in a historically and culturally. Each region and city-state within Italy experienced the Renaissance is different ways. Moreover‚ the

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    cities‚ especially in the North. Between 1920 and 1930‚ almost 750‚000 African Americans left the South‚ and many of them migrated to urban areas in the North to take advantage of the prosperity and the more racially tolerant environment (Harlem Renaissance - Biography.com - Biography.com). The Harlem section of Manhattan‚ known as the capital of black America‚ drew nearly 175‚000 African Americans‚ turning the neighborhood into the largest urban community of black people in the world with residents

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    Weaponry and Warfare During the Renaissance Era Weaponry and warfare have been around since the beginning of time. From matter and antimatter fighting for survival to the Afghanistan war. The weaponry have slowly improved through human existence. Warfare has become normal in today’s everyday life. Going back to Elizabethan England‚ around when Shakespeare lived‚ the use of different weapons revolutionized how wars were fought. including‚ ranged weapons‚ close combat weapons‚ and armor. The firearms

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    The renaissance era was known to be the time period of “rebirth” of society values. It was a solution to the Dark Ages and it stood out in contrast to the medieval era before it. Historians referred to the middle Ages as a period where advancements never existed. The Church was however the center of attention during this time period‚ instead of philosophical views of the world‚ beliefs were based on superstitions. On the other hand‚ the rebirth of education and advancements that followed the Middle

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    Harlem Renaissance Known also by the names “New Negro Movement” or Black Renaissance”‚ the Harlem Renaissance symbolized an enriched movement among African Americans between the end of World War I and the beginning of the Great Depression. The names given to this movement shows its main features. The words "Negro" and "black" mean that this movement centers around African Americans‚ and the word "renaissance" refers to something new was born or‚ more specifically‚ that a cultural spirit was brought

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