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    a thing looks superficial but actually has connections with deep factors. This essay is going to talk about the skin deep difference between western and eastern aesthetics. II. Background In the past two hundred years of globalization, difference between western and eastern aesthetics has been ignored and somewhat, eliminated. The effort of promoting western aesthetics to the east is like transplanting the skin of a European on a Asian body. But, single culture cannot last without others. The importance

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    Art of the Italian Renaissance

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    One of the greatest stories from the Italian Renaissance is the one of Fillipo Brunelleschi and Lorenzo Ghiberti. In 1401, the directors of the art of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral held a contest for artists; to create panels for a the doors on the east entrance (Kleiner, 560-2). Because the east doors faced the cathedral, the people thought it extremely prestigious to be able to participate in such a massive creation. After the first competition round, two finalists remained; Brunelleschi

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    before the British came and what happened after the British came to Okonkwo Ibo culture. “As the twentieth century ends, commerce and culture are coming closer together. The distinction between life and art has been erod”... Okonkwo ‘s sense of identity was challenged with the introduction of the Western ideas into the Ibo culture. Okonkwo started in the novel as a strong warrior, and a successful leader as a person , But the cultural collision of the British colonists and Ibo people affected Okonkwo

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    new approach to life, learning, art, science and literature. This new approach to life was based on reason instead of the medieval approach through obedience. It stressed the importance of critical examination of ideas and principles before believing them. The Renaissance also saw the growth of new ideas in humanism and nationalism. Revival of Greek and roman classical literature and art: The native people of Europe found a voice and began to develop literature and art of their own during the Crusades

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    beautiful country of the arts. Ancient Greece’s time was around 2000 to 30 B.C.E. Ancient Greece’s people had to deal with mountainous lands, making it hard to live there. Though these causes were against them, they survived and had beautiful and dramatic plays, arts, and architecture. Greece had many wonderful and terrible leaders, and took over much of the ancient world.. Greece had a very rich religion, counting up thousands of gods. Greece also was known for their arts, from pottery to dramatic

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    achievements is rhetoric, the art of skillful speaking and skills with words over substances. The ancient Greeks consisted of intelligent people in many different areas. For example, in the field of philosophy, the seeking to understand and explain life, the Greeks had Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Other intellects included Heroclotus who is recognized as the “Father of History”, Euclid who is known as the “Father of Geometry”, and Hippocrates who is considered to be the “Father of Modern

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    The Renaissance in Western Europe brought a “rebirth” to the arts. No longer was the church the only accredited patron for the arts. Instead, a wealthy middle class arose as patrons and were able to purchase artist’s works. Although many pieces still had religious themes, the styles, freedom of creativity, and less reserved pieces were created. The Renaissance was not only confined to Italy, although it is often mistaken as the birthplace of the movement. All over Western Europe artwork flourished

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    trade on a better level. This gave a boost to the Roman Empire and the politicians were able to use mathematics to their advantage. Many of the ideas of economics and politics that the Western world follows toady have also been derived from Ancient Romans. The Roman’s system of the senate is still employed by many Western countries today. In addition, the Romans were the first ones to introduce the ideas of interest in business and loans and we all know that the whole economic arena of the world today

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    Tezuka,” 2010). Osamu Tezuka was known as "The Father of Anime" and the "God of Manga." Although he did not invent manga or Japanese comics, he was able to show his style with the United States, causing manga and anime to become popular. He created over 150,000 pages of manga and over 500 episodes of anime. Osamu's drawing style contributed to making anime and manga successful all over the world. Osamu Tezuka was known as the “Father of Manga” and “The God of Anime.” Although he did not invent manga

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    How Did the Enlightenment Change Western Civilization? How Much Do Enlightenment Idea’s Continue to Influence the World? The Enlightenment, it was also known as the Age of Reason, it was a philosophical and cultural movement that took place in Europe later and spread to North America, The Enlightenment gave rise to new concepts and strong beliefs in Education, liberty and freedom. During this period, Salons were places people gathered to discuss varies topics

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