THIS WAS LIMITED TO UNDER 500 words--and WAS AN ESSAY ANSWER (TIMED) FOR A MIDTERM EXAM Question: Describe the importance of the Renaissance in Italy. Answer: The Renaissance‚ literally the "rebirth‚" was just that to Italy. As the Middle Ages came to a close‚ so too did the overshadowing gloom finally subsidize in Italy--and eventually Europe. The new view on human existence spread like wild fire and spawned a rekindled "secular" approach that embraced the Individualist movement (the "successful
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Northern Renaissance The northern renaissance brought much new art‚ music‚ and architecture from Italy and all throughout Europe. The northern renaissance brought about many changes and discoveries to all of northern Europe. During this period‚ new discoveries of art‚ music‚ and architecture was made along with valuable classic literature philosophy‚ and history along the way. This brought about artists of all kinds including painters‚ composers‚ and architects making a major effect on northern
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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 architecture‚ art‚ and philosophy. Architecture shifted from religious admiration to classic inspiration between
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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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HARLEM RENAISSANCE Throughout the history of African Americans‚ there have been important historical figures as well as times. Revered and inspirational leaders and eras like‚ Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement‚ Nat Turner and the slave revolt‚ or Huey Newton and the Black Panther Party. One such period that will always remain a significant part of black art and culture is the Harlem Renaissance. It changed the meaning of art and poetry‚ as it was known then. Furthermore‚ the
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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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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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