Lorenzo Da Ponte

Symbol Example from story Importance Act 1: Nature “Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it.”- Lady Macbeth (Act 1 scene 5 line 72-73) “The air nimbly and sweetly recommends itself unto our gentle sense.” - King Duncan (Act 1, Scene 6, Line 1-2) “... heaven’s breath smells wooingly here.” - Banquo (Act 1, Scene 6, Line 6-7) All of these lines compare Macbeth to something in nature. Lady Macbeth’s line says that Macbeth needs to look like a flower but really be a snake deep…

La Primavera was created for the cousin of Lorenzo the Magnificent, Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de’ Medici. It could be seen as some sort token of appreciate for being forced into marriage. The original date of this painting is uncertain but has been narrowed down to between 1477 and 1482. It is documented that this painting was hung in the bedroom of the bride Semiramide Appiani. By understand the background of this painting it opens the door for ample interpretation which is pretty beautiful.…

sought their advice as to what books and art that he should get from the cultures of Ancient Greece and Rome. Then, he would go find the books and art and bring it back to Florence (Sayre 473). Cosimo paid to complete and decorate the church of San Lorenzo, a church that his father had started to rebuild. He also rebuilt the monastery of San Marco. Not only was humanism a part of Cosimo’s artistic and…

dedication to the prince of Italy at the time: Lorenzo De Medici. The Prince is a book about royals written by a commoner who was better informed on the matters of the royals. Machiavelli asserted that The Prince was the aggregation of the knowledge he had acquired over time through many difficulties, sometimes in dangerous ways as he traveled for his diplomatic duties. Within The Prince are chapters on several aspects that Machiavelli felt were important for Lorenzo De Medici to know about…

Through the Medici Party and many other established connections, the successful Medici leaders controlled the European Economy in the 15th Century. The Medici Family, originally from Mugello, a small, rural town, rose from simple beginnings to rule Florence (Cesati 19). The first ruler, Giovanni di Bicci de’ Medici, moved a small Roman Bank Branch to Florence in order to utilize the possibility for expansion and investments (“Medici Bank”). After the death of Giovanni, Cosimo de’ Medici, took…

was a true Renaissance man, he restructured the Roman University, accelerated the construction of St. Peter's Basilica and poured lavish funds into the arts. He was the personification of Renaissance ideals. Having spent his youth at the court of Lorenzo de' Medici, he had acquired the mannerisms and tastes of one of the most brilliant societies of Europe and posed a sharp contrast to the pope whom he…

wipe out the Medici for good, but Lorenzo, although he was injured from the Pazzi attacks, traveled over to the pope and convinced him not to. The Medici were involved with a lot of artists during the Renaissance. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli were among these artists. da Vinci and Michelangelo were both prime examples of the “Renaissance Man”, who was a person who had a wide understanding of many different subjects. Leonardo da Vinci was a talented young man who lived in…

The Italian Renaissance was an important period in not only Italian but also European history. Although the Italian Renaissance began in Italy during the 14th Century and lasted till the 16th Century, it would also bring a wave of change to all of Europe. The Italian Renaissance brought a period of cultural change, appreciation and achievement through art, literature, and humanism. This event occurred in Italy for many reasons, three of these being its thriving cities, wealthy merchant class,…

The Medici’s wealth surpasses everyone else wealth because of the business with the Catholic Church. The Medici family can deny anyone a loan and not worry about consequences. Both families control geographic areas of Northern and Southern Europe. Dukes of Burgundy owned land from Holland all the way to central France. Philip the Bold, father of Philip the Good, gained large amount of territory through political marriages and other strategies. According to Marilyn Stokstad, Philip married his…

He ruled through much of the peak of the Italian Renaissance and the most significant member of the Medici family. Gaining access to politics, Lorenzo would face many burdensome and perplexing situations. Yet, with the power of Milan and Venice reinforced the Florentine position and wise economic actions refined the family finances. Florence thrived and prospered under Lorenzo’s control which drastically…