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Spain vs. Italy: Renaissance and Baroque Art Both Spain and Italy have a very interesting history of art. Each has their own time in which they start an art movement. Both countries had the Renaissance and both had the Baroque Art, but each country had a different time in which it happened. In Italy, there were different techniques used in art than in Spain. Both may have the same impact on people but there is always something distinct that catches the viewer’s eye. These two countries have…

with fake wings. The father, Daedalus, was “an Athenian craftsman, famous for his ability to invent and build things” (Shmoop Editorial Team). The beginning of the myth gives a backstory about how Daedalus got kicked out of the Athens, traveled to Crete, and ultimately ended up locked away in a tower with his only son Icarus. Towards the end of the story, Daedalus crafted two large pairs of wings out of feathers and candle wax. As he was placing the wings on his son, he gave Icarus some…

which are small islands, scattered in the Aegean and Ionian seas, that have only 227 islands inhabited. This is a unique occurrence for the European countries. Within the 6,000 islands, in which approximately 170 are populated, the largest island is Crete, with a population of 601,131. Greece contains very much of the most beautiful,jaw dropping beaches. Thier clear water and sunshine fit perfectly into the relaxation portion of a vacation. The country also enjoys more than 250 days of sunshine,…

attributes are hunting and constellations. Orion got a letter from the king of Chios asking for his help. Orion went to him and accepted the task of killing all of the dangerous beasts that were threatening the people. When Orion traveled to the island of Crete he met a…

whole selection of food, all set out on an old newspaper (p. 107).” Grete’s compassion for her older brother did not last very long, and within a short span of time she grew indigent. She cleaned up Gregor’s room as though it was her “duty” to do so. Crete disillusionment with her “brother,” is shown as she feels repulsed by his existence, “This made him realize how repulsive the sight of him was to her, and that it was bound to go on being repulsive. (p. 113).” One may reason with Grete by…

At the zenith of Sparta’s time, their military capability proved that they were the dominant fighting force in Ancient Greece. According ancientmilitary.com, Sparta had the most iconic army in ancient history, partly due to their foot soldiers being superior to any other soldiers in all of Greece. Spartan warriors were known for their bravery, professionalism, and skill on the battlefield (Spartan Military). At any point in time, Sparta was the only polis able to maintain a large army at all…

In Greek mythology customs and traditions can often times be represented well in Greek literature other time it can be misinterpreted. I am going to discuss how the Kyrios, mother, and the children can both be accurately portrayed or inaccurately simply depending on which myth you read. The two myths I chose to explore this concept further are Agamemnon, Menelaus, Nestor and Cercrops, Erichthonius, and Erechtheus. In these Greek myths, familial roles are portrayed in both effective and…

On "Landscape with the fall of Icarus" "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus" is inspired by the Bruegel painting which is based on the Greek myth of the tragedy of "Icarus." Icarus is the son of Daedalus; Icarus flew from prison with the fragile wings that his father had made for him. Icarus didn't care about his father warning to keep a middle course over the sea and avoid flying too close to the sun; the boy flew with joy too close to the burning sun, so his wings got melted and the poor…

The bullfight, as it is rehearsed today, includes proficient toreros (of whom the most senior, who really kills the bull, is known as a bullfighter) who execute different formal moves which have an importance, or if nothing else a name, as indicated by the matador's style or school. It has been asserted that toreros look to evoke motivation and craftsmanship from their work and an enthusiastic association with the group transmitted through the bull. The nearby closeness puts the matador at some…

Cornell Notes Page 1 Chapter Title Classical Civilization: India Chapter # 3 China's classical period had a great influence in India even still today. India- agricultural society Very similar to China Influence of China Like China Indias people were mostly farmers. Food was their main focus. Like China the men were the ones that rule the family and the women were treated like property. China and India created some of the basics for schools and academics. India…