Written Assignment Unit 4 University of the People Introduction Beginning of 15th century to the end of 18th century major improvement had been observed in world art history. This period is categorized in major 3 categories: renaissance period (1400 to 1600 AD), the baroque (1600 to 1700 AD), rococo (starting from 18th century to the end of 18th century). Advancement in science and technology was a great achievement during this period. This also influenced arts and architecture
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History of Italian Fashion The culture of the prominent country Italy can be seen through its food, music, cinema, and especially fashion. Italy is one of the biggest fashion powerhouses in the world to date. With designers such as Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Dolce and Gabbana, Ferragamo, Fendi, Prada, and Versace, it is no wonder why Italy is a global hot spot for high quality apparel. However, Italy wasn’t always the fashion icon that it is today. At a point in time Italy took a back
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Often refered to as the father of `Modern Criminology`, Cesare Lombroso was born 18 November 1835 in Verona. He was the son of Aronne Lombroso, a wealthy Jewish Tradesman, and Zeffora Levi. He studied literature, linguistics, and archaeology at the universities of Pedua, Vienna, and Paris. He died in Turin in 19 October 1909. At a young age he was interested to help the poor and sick: as a freshly graduated doctor, he was traveling in the Lombardy region, printing pamphlets on his own expence and
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Mirror Mirror on the wall who is the fairest of us all? A famous line from a famous fairytale, one that has been twisted by Gregory Maguire in Mirror Mirror. 7 year old Bianca de Nevada, lives in Montefiore, Italy in 1502, with her father, the cook Primavera, and Fra Ludovico. A mirror is found in a lake and taken to Binca’s house. At Montefiore, Bianca is sheltered and told never to leave. In time, Cesare and his sister Lucrezia Borgia arrive in Montefiore.The powerful children of a pope demand
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The Renaissance was a cultural movement. It was the beginning of the modern world. During the Renaissance period, many artists’ works were devoted to Christianity. Artists used oil media on wood panel supports. Oil paintings showed perspective. Matthias Grünewald was one of the artists during the Renaissance. One of Matthias’ painting was, The Temptation of Saint Anthony. It was painted during 1512-1516 . He was known as the greatest German Renaissance artist who made religious paintings with intense
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Michelangelo Buonarrati is one of the most prominent ever, and possibly the best. Perhaps it was his loneliness that drove his passion for art. Michelangelo was born March 6, 1475 in Caprice, Italy. His dad and himself always considered him a “son of Florence”. His parents were Ludovicio Buonarroti and Francesca Neri. Thourgh his life he never mentioned or credited his mother. As a young child his mother was too sick and failed to nurse him and died when he was only six. As a result he was cared for by
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The Renaissance What was the Renaissance? The Renaissance was a time of change throughout Europe. The Renaissance began from these three main causes. The causes of the Renaissance was the decline of feudalism, new ways of thinking and difference in beliefs. These are the causes, now the effects them are very important. First, what contributed the decline of feudalism? First, development of nations happened which led to rise of monarchs. Lords had decline of power from this. Then, the deadly plague
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Michelangelo, at the age of eighty seven uttered the simple, yet powerful words “Ancora Imparo”. The words translated into English mean, “Still I learn” and they are words dancer and choreographer, Ian Eastwood, live by in his day to day life. Eastwood, who got a majority of his following from YouTube videos and social media, has been dancing since the age ten and has been teaching around the world since he was fifteen. How does he compare to other dancers? How does his style stand out in the dancing
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Saint Catherine of Siena Saint Catherine of Siena by Mary Fabyan Windeatt is a story a great saint. When Catherine was born in Siena, Italy 1347. Catherine lived a very holy life. She had 25 brothers and sisters, although most died as a young child. Saint Catherine was very holy, obedient, and different in a good way. She was amazing! Saint Catherine had a strong and powerful love for God One day saint Catherine’s love was stronger than ever, she cut her hair so no boy would want to marry
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In this paper, I will argue that Machiavelli is correct: a leader needs to be beast-like and must break their word when it suits their purpose. In support I will argue the following; a ruler must assume characteristics of both lion and fox to be an effective ruler, then I will argue he must be amoral with his decisions as a ruler, finally he must become an actor who is unpredictable so that he may break his word effectively. A ruler needs to assume characteristics of both lion and fox
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