Coronation

The Classical period, ranging from 1750 until 1825, “reflected general philosophical outlook that valued reason, balance, symmetry, and elegance. It also reflected the tastes of the wealthy ruling class that paid for it.” (Chiego 11) The classical period resulted in many great composers and compositions. Two of the most well-known composers of the Classical period are Mozart and Haydn. Both of these composers had a major influence on the periods of music that followed them. This paper will…

Title? The loud noise of noblemen screaming and cheering filled Avary’s room. She peered out her open window, observing the jousting duel that was occurring outside on the castle field. There were horses dressed in the finest golds, as well as, jousters of all noble origins. Sighing, she went back to preparing for her entrance. As a lady of the court and the grand princess of her kingdom, it was her duty to dress her best. Slowly, she placed her silver tiara on her head, tilting it at the…

Over at NYCB, for the past three weeks night after night houses have been heavily sold and celebrities (Mandy Patinkin, Tommy Tune, and countless ballet luminaries from the past like Mikhail Baryshikov, Patricia McBride, Wendy Whelan, etc.) have been spotted at many performances. The Jerome Robbins Centennial Celebration was certainly a box office success. I didn't get to every all-Robbins performance but I did see three programs (Interplay/The Cage/Other Dances/Fanfare, In G Major/Afternoon of…

Madison Doherty Theology 9-04 Mr. Bello January 8, 2016 Saint Thomas More Saint Thomas More, a Catholic Martyr, was born on February 7, 1478 in Milk Street, London. He was a reformer, English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman and Renaissance humanist. Many of his friends were bishops and scholars. He wrote the book Utopia, about the political system of an ideal nation. His father was Sir John More, a lawyer and judge, and his mother was Agnes. When he was young, More…

In 1701, Hyacinthe Rigaud painted an oil portrait of King Louis XIV. This portrait would soon become one of the most famous portraits of the sun king. All elements of the portrait are meant to show the king’s power and wealth, like the coronation robes, the scepter, and the crown. However, aspects of the portrait ambiguously reflect on Louis XIV’ influence in the fashion industry during the late 17th century. A few examples of this are his wig, his sword and its sheath, and his shoes and…

In this essay I will be discussing the very important Robert I of Scotland. I will also discuss these very crucial questions. In what ways did Robert Bruce both reflect and influence his time? Also, how does the life and work of Robert Bruce inform our understanding of national identity in the British Isles during this period? Robert I of Scotland was born July 11, 1274 in Turnberry Castle. He was born into an aristocratic Scottish family. His family was from Scots, Gaelic, and…

Essay #3 In Elizabeth: The Forgotten Years, renowned British historian John Guy studies the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Guy examines primary sources that were lost in history to describe the relationship between gender and power. Becoming the Queen of England in a world dominated by men, Elizabeth faced many challenges not experienced by monarch before her. Guy analyzes Elizabeth’s approach to following issues: war and foreign policy, playing favorites with officials, and the politics of the…

Throughout the play, it is assumed that Macbeth was written in a setting where the forces of fate is at work, yet it is actually Macbeth’s freewill that forms the course to his future. Shakespeare emphasizes on the emotions that Macbeth undergoes, and it is those complex emotions that influence the decisions of Macbeth. The prophecies given to Macbeth prove to be genuine, so many believe that it is fate the shapes every decision made; however, it is the freewill of Macbeth, with his conflicted…

Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, greatly impacted Ancient Rome through his role as Emperor of Western Europe. Through art and culture Charlemagne’s traditions still exist today. In order to understand his impact it is crucial to learn his background, time as a ruler, effect on Ancient Rome, the Carolingian renaissance, and traditions that exist today. Just like any other ruler, Charlemagne had to start somewhere. Unfortunately the exact date of Charlemagne’s birth is unknown,…

One of the common types of paintings in Colonial Peru during the 18th century was a portrait style depicting a single figure. These portraits were not created to only be a image of the person in the painting, but also to convey information about their life and their accomplishments. One of the most notable examples of this type of painting is the Portrait of Marcos Chiguan Thopa Coronilla Inca. Marcos, a royal Inca descendant is portrayed standing very similar to the posture of the Viceroys next…