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The Renaissance was a period of advancement in various subjects. It was a time of great intellectual inquiry into all the branches of learning and fields of study. Philosophers, scientists, mathematicians, and artists began to examine the world around them with a stronger and deeper want and need for understanding the universe in which they lived. These students of the world around them also showed a greater interest in the role of humanity within this boundless universe. From this there is an…

Leonardo Da Vinci’s Scientific Contributions to the World By: Kimia Leonardo Da Vinci was an extremely important sculptor, artist, scientist, engineer, architect, and, most of all, inventor. He is often referred to as a “Renaissance Man”, which is someone that is extremely skillful and knowledgable in many different areas, and someone who is very versatile and well-rounded. He lived during the period of Renaissance in Europe, which was the period of time that marked the revival of art and…

There are many different types of paintings throughout the different time periods. Throughout this analysis I will be going into further detail in regards to the differences of the Italian Renaissance, Northern Renaissance, and the Baroque time period. The specific paintings that I will be discussing are as follows: The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci, Arnolfini Double Portrait by Jan van Eyck, and The Raising of the Cross by Rubens. The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci was meant to depict a…

In Brunelleschi’s Dome, Ross King discusses the life of the renowned Renaissance architect and creator of the dome that covers the Santa Maria del Fiore, Filippo Brunelleschi. Brunelleschi was a key figure during the Renaissance, where a well rounded education was promoted. This education made people well-versed in reading, writing, math, science, and other academic topics. This was also known as humanism, and it involved studying Greek and Latin sources, being less bound to tradition, and…

The significance of female characters in portraying the major themes and other social and political issues. The word Renaissance comes from the French and it means “to be born again’. It took place in Europe during the 14th to 16th century and was a period of innovation marked by a new era of growth. This era was used as a bridge of culture found in modern history as well as the middle ages. ( Etymonline 2009 ) . In The Lion and The Jewel we examine a theme of culture and conflict that arises,…

Before I came to Florence, Italy, I used to dream about visiting Milan, Italy. The Reason I wanted to come to Italy was not only Milan is one of the major fashion-cities in the world, but also Italy is famous for the origin of a high-end fashion brand. But my main reason study abroad in Italy was only Milan, honestly, I didn’t even know about Florence that well. After I arrived in Florence, I realized that I was a big frog in a small pond, there were so many inspiring things I have not imagined…

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…

The Medici Many people consider the Medici to be the Godfathers of the Renaissance, but then again, many people do not.The Medici controlled the city of Florence all through the Renaissance. They had a large impact on the growth of the Italian Renaissance. They mainly helped through their patronage of the arts and humanism. In this essay readers will learn all about the Medici and how they gained their wealth and power, along with how they were beneficial to Florence. The Medici were very…

Introduction One of the most crucial periods of the evolution of life drawing was the Renaissance period and Antonio Allegri da Correggio or more popular as Correggio (1489-1534) was one of its greatest exponents. The Italian painter was largely influenced by the works of Andrea Mantegna, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Dosso Dossi (Waterhouse, Correggio). During his art career, Correggio visited Rome, where he learned the nuances and spirit of the Renaissance culture. Filled with…

Raphael Raphael was a relevant and important artist who had many achievements and impacted the Renaissance. Raphael progressed and changed as an artist as he had more experiences and became more successful; this progression was important to his own success and the influence he had on art in the Renaissance. Raphael was born in Urbino, Italy and his father, Giovanni Santi, was an artist and taught him the basics of painting. He began working with Perugino in 1504, but when he later arrived in…