In “Venus of Urbino” by Titian‚ the subject is clearly Venus. Although there are two servants in the background and a dog alongside of her‚ Venus is the main subject of this artwork. It is also evident since her name is in the title. She has an inviting look on her face and her body language appears to be relaxed‚ calm‚ and comfortable. Titian uses chiaroscuro since the foldings on the cloth and pillows is in great detail. Titian exemplifies the theme of the male gaze in this artwork by having Venus
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Venetian High Renaissance Women’s role in the literary scene of the Venetian High Renaissance greatly erupted in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Women eventually became the most educated citizens in the city and were referred to as‚ “honest courtesans.” (Pg. 624) Our textbook outlines how women‚ “dominated” the literary scene with their fierce ability to be‚ “both sexual and intellectual.” (Pg. 624) Although there were many great poets of the Venetian High Renaissance‚ I will limit this
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The prolific writings of both Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta give accounts of early world travel and exploration during the middle ages‚ these two explorers’ managed to travel the length of the Eurasian empire‚ while creating written accounts of their adventure. When comparing these two individual writings on their travels and perception of cultures‚ religion and trade also their reasons for travel it is imperative that we acknowledge that these two individuals came from very different back rounds Polo
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The Role of a Woman in the Renaissance Period: The role of women in the Renaissance Period was very limited. Their role mainly involved getting married and having children (Skoolproj). Manning the household was a major responsibility of women (Skoolproj). During this time‚ women were thought to belong to their fathers or husbands (“Women in the Renaissance”). It was clear that men were the money makers and women were the mothers and housewives (“Women in the Renaissance”). Some women in the
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Crash Course in World History: The Renaissance: Was it a Thing Name: _______________________________ Date: ___________________ Period: ____________ Crash Course World History: Crash Course #22 Renaissance. Was it a thing? Directions: 1. Preview the video viewing questions. 2. Watch “Crash Course in World History” without taking any notes. 3. Watch “Crash Course in World History” a second time. Pause the video as needed so that you can answer the questions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vufba_ZcoR0
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Nicolo Paganini was born October 27‚ 1782 in Genoa‚ Italy. He was considered by many to be the greatest violin virtuoso to have ever lived. He began studying the mandolin and violin at the age of 5 under the instruction of his father and was already composing at the age of 7. He gave his first public violin performance at 12 and by 13 he was already known through Genoa as the “wonder-child.” Paganini quickly outgrew each and every one of his teacher’s abilities. His father quickly realized Nicolo’s
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History on Avogadro’s Number Lorenzo Romano Amedeo Carlo Avogadro was born in Turin‚ Italy‚ on 9th August‚ 1776. His family was very wealthy and popular among the people. Even though Avogadro’s family was mostly lawyers‚ he enjoyed private studies of mathematics and physics. His first scientific research in 1803 was on electricity. After John Dalton published his New System of Chemical Philosophy‚ more and more additions to the knowledge of chemistry were revealed. In 1811‚ Avogadro published
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Jesus Del Toro Period 9 Franz Marc Franz Marc was born February 8‚ 1880‚ in the German town of Munich. Marc was one of the main painters and printmakers of the German Expressionist movement. He was one of the creators of “Der Blaue Reiter” or in English “The Blue Rider”. His father was his main inspiration because he worked as a professor at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts. The young Franz originally wanted to become a priest. But then he decided to study philosophy. And now again his decision
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The Metamorphosis of Humanist Italy The Italian Renaissance‚ beginning around 1360 was a period of great growth. Specific social and political conditions spurred development in trade‚ travel‚ warfare‚ scholarly expansion and education. Inevitably Italians began to reflect differently on the world around them and how they interacted with it. Changing ideas caused a definite shift from medieval values: piety and social seclusion‚ to humanist values: material and scholarly gain. Time spent in monasteries
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“Clothes mean nothing until someone lives in them”‚ declared top designer Marc Jacobs. Although others may have differing opinions; there is definite significance to clothing in history. Although clothing began as simply a way to combat the environment‚ purely functional‚ it quickly evolved to represent the values of people and became a method of self-expression. Clothing started Europe has consistently been a center for innovations in culture and fashion. With every major event that occurred‚ there
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