Provence

Inside of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City holds the iconic painting, The Starry Night. Dutch Expressionist Vincent Van Gogh created this painting in 1889, using oil on canvas. The Starry Night is considered to be one of the most famous works of art of all time and is the perfect idealization of Post-Impressionist Art. Post-Impressionism is the reaction of impressionists against the naturalism to discover line, form, color, and emotion. Van Gogh turned to art as an outlet for expressing…

Michelangelo Buonarroti was the definition of a renaissance man. By mastering the different art forms of painting, sculpture, architecture, and poetry, the Italian artist was able to convey his emotion to the viewer remarkably well. After he perfected the renaissance style with works like the Pieta, David, and Sistine Chapel celling, Michelangelo went on to help establish the mannerism style of art, with his influential painting, The Last Judgment. “Michelangelo was a profoundly religious man……

Vincent Van Gogh Context Vincent Van Gogh on March 30, 1853, in Groot-Zundert. Van Gogh was born exactly one year after his parents' first son, also named Vincent, was stillborn. At the age of 15, Vincent van Gogh's family was struggling with money, and he was forced to leave school and go to work with his Uncle At his art dealership. In June of 1873, van Gogh was transferred to the Groupil Gallery in London. There, he fell in love with the English culture. He visited many art galleries and also…

Disney is always trying to improve their theme parks and draw in many new guests. In the next three years, that is certainly what they will be doing. They plan on adding new dining, new rides, new attractions, and so much more. They will be adding a new Frozen ride in Epcot, a huge new Star Wars Land in Hollywood Studios, and completely changing Downtown Disney into Disney Springs. When these new attractions come to Disney World, it will make the Disney experience a kaleidoscope of fun and…

Vincent van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853 in Holland. His father was a pastor and his mother was an artist. At age 15 his family forced him to get a job because they were struggling financially. He worked at his Uncle’s art dealership. By this time, van Gogh was fluent in French, German, English, and his native Dutch. In 1873, van Gogh worked at the Groupil Gallery in London. He fell in love with Eugenie Loyer. Van Gogh suffered a breakdown when she rejected his marriage proposal. He devoted…

Gallic War, written by Caesar, is series of essay written by Julius Caesar about his experiences during the war he fought in Gaul, Britain, and Germany. It is broken into seven different books, all having to do with different encounters he had during the war. The stories begin with Caesar feeling threatened by the Gaul people, who are about to pass through an area close to the Roman Empire. Caesar sent in his forces and quickly defeated the people in battle. Caesar then looks to defeat the…

Michel de Nostredame other wise known as Nostradamus was born on December the fourteenth of 1503 to parents Reyniere de St-Reny and husband Jaume de Nostradame. Nostradamus was born in Saint-Remy-de-Provence, France and had eight other brothers and sisters making him the ninth child. His parents were in the working class; his father was a grain dealer as well as a part time notary. Nostradamus is from a Jewish descent, as his grandfather Guy Gassinet converted to the Catholic faith trying to not…

Oku no hosomichi, is the story of a Buddhist man’s travels throughout Japan during the Kamakura Period. The book has many names in English, but here it will be referred to by the name contained with the reading: The Narrow Road to a Far Provence. The tale is but one example of many Buddhist themed stories during the Japan’s Kamakura period. Japan was one of the only countries to incorporate Buddhism into the already standing religion: Shintoism. This offers a unique look into Japan and the…

Reputed for their distinct taste, low fat content, and gentle temperament, the creamy white Charolais bulls, found around the Charolles region of southern Burgundy. (Sutter, 2013) Daube Provençale is another French stew known to be originated in the Provence region of France. These stews are miles apart from each other but still have some common ingredients, spices and cooking techniques like thyme, bay leaf, wine, beef and deglazing .Daube Provençale is a complicated stew as traditionally it…

Francesco Petrarch was born in Arezzo 20 July, 1304 and died in Arquá 19 July, 1374. Writer, poet and humanist he played a very important role in the development of Italian poetry. Son of a Florentine notary exiled for political motives, at a very young age Petrarch had to move from place to place. They first moved from city to city in Tuscany and then to Avignon, France. At the same time, from 1309 to 1377, the Papacy was in Avignon. Living in the suburbs of this French city, Petrarch was…