Using these four passages and your own knowledge, assess the view that the main purpose of the so-called ‘Alfredian Renaissance’ was to strengthen royal power. Interpretation A gives the opinion that Alfred’s motive behind the educational reforms was that ‘a life without knowledge or reflection was unworthy of respect.’ By having this as a reason, Stenton argues that Alfred effectively wished for respect of his Kingdom and subjects, and this can only be acquired through the gaining of knowledge
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Italian Proto Renaissance occurred in Northern Italy. This was a time where artist began to demonstrate a constant movement toward naturalism and humanistic thought which brought a "rebirth" of classical ideals. In the midst of this rebirth, was also the Great Schism and the bubonic plague that caused religious leaders and wealthy citizens to seek out artist and their work, in order to bring people closer to church. Following the end of the Proto Renaissance came the Renaissance between 1400-1500
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Giotto and Giovanni Scrovegni Chapel The Chapel was commissioned by Enrico Scovegni; his family fortune was through the practice of usury, (which meant the charging of interest when loaning money; a sin so grave resulted in exclusion from the Christian sacraments). Enrico’s father, Reginald was an erroneous case; he appears in the “Dante’s Inferno as the pro-typical user). Scrovegni called for two of the most famous artists of that time period, Giotto and Giovanni Pisano. Their talents and skill
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Machiavelli Born on May 3, 1469, in Florence, Italy, Niccolò Machiavelli was a diplomat for 14 years in Italy's Florentine Republic during the Medici family's exile. When the Medici family came back to power in 1512, Machiavelli was dismissed and briefly imprisoned. Machiavelli as an individual has been described as aloof, as standing to one side of life ‘with a sarcastic expression continually playing around his mouth and winking from his eyes’. This report is based on Machiavelli’s most famous
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1. Art to me is a self-expression through paintings, drawings, photos, sculpture, etc. to get a message across to the audience. I feel artist strive to get their point across and art is the best way for them. Art is actually the creativity of man as opposed to nature and appreciation of beauty. Art is beautiful to someone no matter what it looks like. There are several different forms of art they vary from paint to sculptures and graphic design to movies. My favorite art form is film. I like film
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During the middle of our duel, my cousin pleaded to stop as he was growing hungry as the Queen did, during her pregnancy. As the kind champ that I was, I said “good golly, sir are you mad!?” He laughed, tumbled on all fours, and right into the Renaissance Cafe! I pursuit him on my faithful steed, hoping to avoid a cause of an uproar of any sort, and as well as to purchase my cup of tea along with some exquisite buttered crackers. As I stepped into the tavern, I witness the most horrific and grotesque
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February 2015 The Renaissance The Renaissance, literally meaning “rebirth”, was a time of great change from the previous era of history. The Renaissance is a rebirth of Greco-Roman culture and ideas that differ greatly from the medieval way of thinking. During this period of time there were intellectual, artistic, and educational advances that were seen as a bridge between the middle ages and the modern era. A great number of Renaissance advancements can be credited to a few “Renaissance men” who achieved
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early Dark Ages is considered to be from 450-1000 century (CE). It is believed that the fall of Roman Empire brought about an age of “barbarism and religion” (Gibbon 18th CE). This era, compared to both the pre-dark ages and the post-dark ages, Renaissance, witnessed no significant scientific innovations, no great art produced, and no valiant emperors or leaders ruling the early medieval Europe (Middle Ages, n.d.). These are the major factors which led to the coining of the phrase Dark Ages by Petrarch
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Final Artwork Analysis Art Appreciation is an understanding of great art. Great art is something that is produce by a unique artist that has come up with different techniques and styles that come from different eras. What is Art? Art is an assortment of miscellaneous things that are perceived by artist and the viewer. Art will come in many different forms and views based on the culture and the country. Art could also be a product which one will use their creativity to expresses a subjective. Many
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The Renaissance of Italy was one of the most important times in History. Renaissance can be translated to “rebirth”. The Renaissance was a movement of learning and art that took place from 1300 A.C. to1600 A.C. It began in Italy and eventually spread to other places in Europe. Changes in European society, trade expansion, and different ways of thinking all inspired the birth of the Renaissance. One of the origins of the Renaissance was when feudalism ended, which changed European society that allowed
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