operas. Vivaldi remains relevant in modern times as the concerto is still a hugely popular genre for composers. A concerto refers to an instrumental work written specifically for a soloist or multiple soloists and a large ensemble. Vivaldi was born in Venice in 1678. His father was barber and played the violin in the orchestra of the Cathedral of San Marco. All his life‚ Vivaldi had health problems. He suffered from a chronic disease‚ probably heart failure‚ or a form of asthma (Talbot). His musical talent
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Tiziano Vecelli or Tiziano Vecellio (c. 1488/1490 – 27 August 1576 better known as Titian was an Italian painter‚ the most important member of the 16th-century Venetian school. He was born in Pieve di Cadore‚ near Belluno (in Veneto)‚ in the Republic of Venice. During his lifetime he was often called da Cadore‚ taken from the place of his birth. Recognized by his contemporaries as "The Sun Amidst Small Stars" (recalling the famous final line of Dante’s Paradiso)‚ Titian was one of the most versatile of
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all‚ an admirable leader to our army‚ a valuable friend to everyone‚ and a doting brother to myself. Citizens of Venice‚ fellow Venetian army‚ most humble duke‚ and gracious God above‚ it is with great sorrow that I‚ Michael Cassio‚ as his former officer and the leader of the Venetian army‚ stand here today to bid farewell to a man such as him who breathed his last far too early; For Venice has lost not only a well respected leader and significant member in our community‚ but also a friend. The Venetian
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Early in October 1202‚ a fleet of 200 ships set sail from the lagoon of Venice. Banners whipped from every masthead‚ some bearing the lion of Venice‚ others charged with the coats of arms of the noblest houses of France. Leading the fleet was the state galley of Doge Enrico Dandolo‚ the elected ‘duke of the Venetian Republic. He was more than 80 years old and nearly blind‚ but undimmed in vigor and ability. His galley was painted imperial vermilion‚ and a vermilion silk canopy covered the poop
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you want to be‚ not who you are chosen to be by someone else. Marco polo was born in Venice‚ Italy around 1254. He was one of the first Europeans to travel into Mongolia and China. He became famous for his book that told the story of his travels along the Silk Road to China. When he was 17 he travelled to China with his uncle and father‚ for a total of 24 years. In 1298‚ there was a conflict between Venice and Genoa. Marco Polo was captured by the Genoese and imprisoned by them. While in jail
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he decided to use other mediums like watercolor and stop painting for the upper class. John Singer Sargent traveled continuously to Venice‚ it was one of his favorite places to visit and gain inspiration. He would go and paint the darkness and most hide places in the city. Viewers of his art would be able to appreciate places and the most unknowns places in Venice‚ most of them the most forgotten and that most of the travelers ‚visitors never got to see. In his paint ‚Gondoliers’ Siesta‚the way
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with sculptures Great Renaissance Architects •Giacomo da Vignola •Andrea Palladio •Fillipo Brunelleschi •Michelangelo Buonarroti Examples Of Renaissance Buildings The San Gio Rigo Maggiore in Venice is an example for an renaissance building. •the Redentore in Venice •the basilica in Vicenza •the rotunda near Vicenza •the Louvre in Paris The Phases Of Renaissance For more than five centuries‚ artists in northern Italy were exploring new Ideas during the beginning
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Case Study – Effective Communication: Partnership in Italy Melissa Chang was asked to travel to Venice‚ Italy and meet with her company’s partnering company. Preparation for the trip was stressful. Not only had her colleague cancelled their recent trip to Moscow at the last minute‚ making the US partner look bad‚ but the Italian partner had made several requests for information which none of Melissa’s colleagues had fulfilled. She learned all of this information upon making phone contact with
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1487 in Pieve di Cadore‚ Italy. As a boy‚ he moved to Venice to study painting. While in Venice he was apprenticed to Gentile Bellini but soon changed to be the apprentice of Gentile’s brother‚ Giovanni Bellini. Giovanni’s influence can be seen in some of Titian’s early paintings. Throughout his life‚ Titian became very famous for his artwork. His first major masterpiece “Assumption of the Virgin” is still displayed in a church in Venice. After his first piece’s success‚ he continued painting
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Imagine riding through the waterways of Venice‚ Italy‚ taking in all the beautiful sights and smell of perfectly cooked pasta streaming from numerous waterfront restaurants. If I could be any place in the world right now‚ this is where I would be found. Italy’s rich culture and celebrated history combined with its breathtaking scenery makes it a desired destination for anyone. Some of the main reasons why I would like to be there is to find out more about my family history and see the many worthwhile
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