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a royal person. Machiavelli's treatise, written in 1517, was on the proper style of leadership by individuals, and was dedicated to Lorenzo de Medici, whom Machiavelli held in contempt after being kicked out of his position as military advisor in Florence. Washington’s set of rules was written when he was only sixteen,…

Lorenzo the Magnificent ("La Primavera 1"). The painting is also called the Primavera which means "spring" in Italian (renaissanceart.org 1). It is believed to have been painted between 1477-1482, and it is currently displayed at the Uffizi Museum in Florence, Italy ("La Primavera"…

Galileo Galilei once said, “Passion is the genesis of genius”. I think of Galileo Galilei as an example of the relationship between Culture and Personal Passion. Through his personal history, the force of his ideas and his impetus he became one of the most inspiring people for the humankind. Our current conception of the universe's order, the bases of the modern notion of nature and Jupiter's four moons are some of his discoveries, findings that by the way, continue resonating. Today, we…

Michelangelo Buonarroti, also known as "Father and Master of All the Arts", often comes to mind when the Renaissance is the topic of discussion. Michelangelo became wealthy and famous during his lifetime, from growing up with a family in the banking business, to becoming a famous figure in the Renaissance. He was a sculptor, architect, poet, and painter who always strived for perfection in all of his works. Michelangelo contributed to society by supporting the humanist movement during the…

important issues in certain areas, such as: economics and politics in society. Niccolo Machiavelli, the famous statesman from Florence, has definitely been a great influence in the U.S Foreign policy. He was also a well known philosopher and the creator of a timeless masterpiece “The Prince”. “The Prince” was written by Niccolo after he was removed from his post in Florence. His doctrine was that by giving the king a set of instructions to have great power he would get him back at his position.…

The Funerary Monument of Flavius Agricola is a Roman marble piece by Antonine that is now on display in the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The sculpture was first found in 1626 under the floor of the Vatican when Bernini’s famous altar was being put up. After the monument was found, it was added to the collection of Cardinal Bernini. In the sculpture, Flavius Agricola is laid out in a semi relaxed position on what appears to be the lid of a coffin that has had a high back and a high side at his…

The Sistine Chapel is one of the most famous painted interior spaces in the world, and one of the most famous works of Michelangelo which depicts key scenes from the book of genesis. This breathtaking painting came into world fame in about 1508-1512. This The chapel, situated in Vatican city of Italy, was built in 1479 under the direction of Pope Sixtus IV, and is renowned for its Renaissance art, especially the ceiling painted by Michelangelo. In 1508, Michelangelo was asked by Pope Julius…

William Harvey was and still is a very important individual in the advancements of science in the renaissance period, who is credited today as being on of the most influential English physicians in history. He is mostly known for his research into the circulatory system and the first person to correctly describe how blood was transported throughout the body by the heart. Harvey was one of the few physicians who was never afraid to go beyond what science had expected at his time for pushing…

A visionary choreographer named Merce Cunningham broke the laws of dance and created avant-garde pieces that inspired modern dance today. Cunningham’s love for birds reflects on his piece “Beach Birds”, premiered on June 20, 1991 at Theater 11. Using the technique of “choreography by chance” and distant ocean waves, Cunningham creates a simplistic piece that gives the audience a chance to give their own interpretation. As it is titled, the dance is solely based on existing beach birds living of…

therefore means that Humanism did not come about, because of the existence of new books in the form of renaissance humanism. Humanism began when few thinkers broke away from Christian and classical learning to develop the concept. Machiavelli from Florence represents one of the radical thinkers, and was credited for…