Lorenzo de' Medici

Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) was an Italian logician and writer who both shocked and intrigued the mind of Renaissance Europe. In his most renowned work, Il Principe (The Prince)(1532), he set out his thoughts on how the ruler of a nation could set out to achieve power and how he may keep that power once he had secured it. In spite of the fact that Shakespeare's most notorious Cunning character is Richard III, the model of the political rogue out to secure his own particular position can be…

Davids each reflect a representation of the Florentine government at the time of their creation. Although the actual date of the sculpting of David is unknown, a rough estimate claims for it to be around 1420s to 1460s. Originally showcased in the Medici Plaza, Donatello’s bronze statue David showed a young boy standing in his glory. A closer inspection of the face points out certain details that to a bigger claim. The most noticeable feature when closely examining the statue is David’s smile.…

This career has been a major part of my life, even when I was a small child. My father was a high school history teacher. If my father had not been in this position, I would not be who I am today. I have always had a deep love for history and art (that my father most certainly instilled in me). This has become part of who I am and shapes how I see the world. Never once do I see a classical-facade building and not identify the type of pillars out front.The emperors of ancient Rome have become a…

Machiavelli came from a family of Florentine officials, though was never a outright citizen of Florence, due to the rules of the republic staging him as an outsider. The era in which Machiavelli had entered was one of common invasions by neighboring powers such as Rome, other city-states. The need for power came from the neighbors of Italy such as the Holy Roman Empire, France and Spain to control the region. The constant fluctuations in the newly formed Political-military alliances continually…

fact with quite clear understanding that many churches do church instead of becoming a church as Jesus Christ intended when He told Peter, “upon this rock, I will build my church” (Matt 16:18 NIV). Dave Gibbons discussed the value of the Medici Effect. The Medici Effect often refers to a experience that typically occurs when a number of talented, creative,…

Introduction- Marco Polo is a famous and revolutionary Venetian explorer. Today's society learnt a lot from him and he was one of the most significant figures of Medieval Europe. Polo was the thread of string that ran from the East to the West, from Europe to Asia. He had an extremely positive and impactful influence on trade and the economy. Introducing many goods to both Europe and Asia, Marco's presence and achievements are prominently felt throughout time. His book inspired envy, curiosity…

Power is not evil, it is the user that makes it evil. Machiavelli, a controversial figure in political history left a legacy of brutal reality which disturbed many people. Niccolo Machiavelli’s, The Prince explores the groundbreaking ideas for a prince to secure the leading position in government and retain his power and leadership. Human nature combined with power has the possibility of becoming tragically destructive. However, that wreckage stems from the environment, and the actions…

expedition he discovered present day Rio de Jánerio and Rio de la Plata. Amerigo believed that he had discovered a new continent and this prompted him to write a letter to Florence, where he called this discovery the New World. Amerigo then decided to record his voyages by writing about them in letters. He would go on to sail again in June of 1503. Some accounts state that Amerigo made additional voyages after 1503. In 1507 a group of scholars from Saint-Die-des-Vosges in France decided to…

Antonio Salieri was born on August 18, 1750 in Venice, Italy. He died on May 7, 1825 in Vienna Austria. His operas were introduced throughout the late 18th century. He came from a family of merchants and both of his parents died but, he continued studying music in Venice. He studied the violin and harpsicord from an early age and through the family of Mocenigo, Salieri had free admission to the school of St. Mark's in Venice His first opera, Le Donne letterate, was produced at the Burg-Theater…

literature. In particular, I will examine her character through Wolfgang A. Mozart and Lorenzo Da Ponte’s Don Giovanni. Donna Elvira is a sensible and imprudent woman throughout her ordeal with Don Giovanni. She can’t decide whether she wants to kiss Giovanni or to kill him. Donna Elvira is unwavering in her goal throughout the opera. She is in love with Don Giovanni even while being completely aware of his faults. Lorenzo Da Ponte, while influenced from previously written works of Don Giovanni,…