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During the early Renaissance, faces and bodies were painted in more lifelike poses than previous works and figures started to express real sentiment. In the 15th century, paintings using the newly perfected medium of oil based pigments were particularly popular. It quickly became the preferred painting medium throughout Europe. Artists during this period were on a quest for greater realism. However, tempera and oil painting, although common, were not the only mediums used during the early…

Movie: The Mechanic the Secret Assassin Paragraph #1: Introduction: Bishop is an Assassin This movie is a thriller/drama film Bishops is the main character, the plot revolves around him Many guns and explosion in this movie An assassin that makes his hits look like accidents, suicides, and crimes committed by other criminals. This movie stars Jason Statham, and plays the role of Arthur Bishop who works as a mechanic, mechanic is a Mafia slang word for hit man. Thrill builds up throughout…

Leonardo da Vinci, Jan Van Eyck, Michelangelo, and Raphael captured in art the translation of the word Renaissance, meaning “rebirth” or “reawakening.” Throughout the period, from the late 14th century to the end of the 16th century, artists discovered new techniques and attributes of artistic design, as well as created many of the most famous and beloved sculptures and paintings of all time. As da Vinci commented, “A beautiful body perishes, but a work of art dies not.” Italy introduced…

The renaissance art period,Although it was over seven hundred years ago it still is important in today's century. People buy the paintings that were from them.You see the mona Lisa painting,as you know,one of the most important paintings from the time period,on the front of history textbooks,magazines maybe even on the TV. (Renaissance art and artist) The art was painted by artist for a reason artist during the renaissance period started painting because they felt that painting would give peace…

perspective on how to achieve national greatness , and in his eyes it began with total obedience and devotion to the nation’s leader-himself. Mussolini had many ideologies, and wasn’t afraid to use violence to achieve its objectives. His attempt at an Italian empire, with Germany as an ally, was the beginning of his downfall, and his regal dream finally came to an end with the defeat of Italy. Benito Mussolini was born in Northeast Italy on July…

In the early twelfth century the first burghs began to be established in medieval Scotland. This essay will explain why burghs were attractive places to live. It will discuss and explain the different types of burghs, and the charters that were used to govern them. It will highlight the European and, in particular, the Flemish influence in the growth and expansion of burghs. It will look at the types of trade, taxes and economy …, and finally the security of the people that lived in the burghs.…

“Galatea vs. Birth of Venus” From the detailed hands of antiquity, both the work of Botticelli and Raphael speak to the ages through near perfection. So often the work of the Renaissance brought new life to the classics, reminding us of the footprints of humanity. Seen in both “Birth of Venus” (ca. 1482) and “Galatea” (ca. 1513), the theme of divine love is portrayed through the mythical ideals of the feminine form. An ode to nature through the sexual sense of the female nude, both works…

In 1922 in Italy after the March of Rome, the monarchy, the church, the political elite and the voters felt Benito Mussolini and his Fascist regime would provide the political and financial stability that the country of Italy needed. Mussolini came to power in 1922 during Italy’s time of corruption, economic depression and labor disputes . He did not come in as a savior but more or so a dictator. Mussolini invented the word Fascism and introduced it as a political party to Italy, and it…

Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini was an italian dictator but originally a revolutionary socialist who later became prime minister of Italy from 1922 to 1943. After the leader of italy at the time gave mussolini permission to rule italy thinking that mussolini was going to fix a number of italy’s problems ranging from the bad economy to the lose of nationalism overall rose to power as prime minister after world war one. Benito mussolini was also the leader and creator of the fascist party which…

The simple butter crust, bright tomatoes, and Italian sausage all work together to create a simple and yet elevated taste. 3) Pequod's Pizza With two locations, Pequod's Pizza in Lincoln Park and Morton Grove serves up some of the best pan style deep dish in Chicago. The pan served at Pequod's boats the signature Chicago-style…