Republic of Venice

Hospitals were built to allow easy application of the new policies. A prime example of plague specific hospitals can be found in the Lazarettes. Created in Venice to house those infected with the plague, the stone fortresses “...were two of the most powerful weapons in the fight against the plague between the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries and were central to Venice’s public health strategy.” and the first…

After the horrible crisis of the Black Death, the world was in a sense of rebirth. Two of the world’s largest powerhouses, England and Italy, both had incredible and successful Renaissances. It was a perfect way for both of these places to recoup their former glory after the Plague. Both Renaissances, although prosperous, were both similar and different in their own ways. A major part of either part of the Renaissances was music. Seeing as how society in the past was mainly religiously…

the 15th century Venice was a wealthy city and the center of trade and art in Europe. Gentile Bellini was a 15th century Venetian painter well known for his portraits and large-scale paintings of contemporary Venice. This paper examines Gentile and his depiction of not only the miracle in the piece Miracle of the True Cross at the Bridge of San Lorenzo, but of contemporary Venetian society. The artist was born in 1429 and was from a family of influential leading painters of Venice including…

For my Applied Music 2206 research project I choose to research one of the many great guitarist of the 19th century Ida Presti. She had a very interesting life full of lots of fun and most important to her music. Ida Presti, originally named Yvette Montagnon was born May 31st 1924 in Suresnes, France. Her father Claude Montagnon was French and her mother Olga- Gracia Lo was Sicilian. Ida studied harmony and music theory with guitarist Mario Maccaferri. Ida was a remarkable performer who…

Yanessa Morillo-Delerme was the second performer of the night. Her first performance was “Alma Del Core” by Antonio Caldara. Born in Venice, Caldara made his career in Mantua, Rome and Vienna, serving in the last of these from 1716 as vice-Kapellmeister at the imperial court. As a composer he was versatile and prolific, with some 90 stage works to his credit. Caldara wrote a steady series of over 40 oratorios, liturgical music, motets, and cantatas sacred and secular. His 1712 Christmas cantata…

Marco polo was born 1254 in Venice Italy was perhaps the worlds greatest adventurer. He traveled across much of Europe and Asia between the years 1271-95. Born to a family of merchants its of little surprise that Marco Polo would join the families trading business alongside his father and uncle. Although most of his travels where in Asia before his death on January 8. 1325 Marco Polo was able to see a large portion of the world. Perhaps he was able to view the portrait of Madonna Enthroned…

In Venice, a style of architecture similar to the Gothic style would grow. The Doge’s Palace was influenced by the Gothic style, in terms of texture and use of darkness and light. The citizens saw the use of parts of the Gothic style as a form a cultural stability. Much of the wealth and architecture of Venice was displayed along the Grand Canal (Sayre 514). Unlike other painting styles of Italy, the Venetian…

During this course, we have learned many styles and eras of art from 1200 to 1900. In this class, we also act as art historians, so we consider; how old the painting is, what is the style of the work of art, what is the subject, who made it, and who paid for it. These questions help with the understanding of why the art was made and find the era that the art belongs. We have studied many styles and eras, and I believe this painting, Madonna and child, was created in the late medieval period,…

The height of the Renaissance fostered a war zone within Venice. Aspiring artists hoped to cement their legacy as the likes of Giovanni Bellini or Raphael, but few managed to achieve what Titian did. Critics rave over Titian’s vibrant use of color and his masterful brushstroke. Many studied under Titian, but where was their success? Why was there seemingly such a remarkable barrier of skill between Titian and those below him? Three works of art on display at The MET’s Gallery 607 allow for a…

The Renaissance was a time period of rebirth, new discoveries, and developments. The sicknesses and the Bubonic Plague, or most commonly known as, “plague,” or, “ Black Death,” impacted Europe and other locations across the globe during the Renaissance years in a dreadful manner. The Bubonic Plague affected people during the Renaissance in an unwelcoming way. Even though the illness took many lives, it had a positive influence on society today because it changed medical treatments and advanced…