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    Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most profound artist, and inventors of the Italian Renaissance, was born April 15, 1452 in Tuscany Italy. He is known as the most diversely talented person, and is referred to as the Father of Paleontology. Also known as the Renaissance man, Leonardo was very imaginative an intuitive, he was filled with genius and even superhuman ideas. Although he is known primarily as a painter, his draftsman skills are close to the pique of perfection. With techniques used in art

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    born on March 1, 1455 in Florence, Italy. He would go to become of the most renowned painters of the early Renaissance period in Florence. One of his most sought-after paintings was that of the “Birth of Venus”, where he depicted a Roman goddess and the poetic movement of illustration and humanism. Botticelli would then go on to create over one hundred more paintings in his lifetime that are still the subject of most art history classes, that relate to the Renaissance period. Botticelli’s conviction

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    Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is one of the most renowned Renaissance man known primarily as an artist, but also as a sculptor, scientist, architect, and inventor. He was born in Anchiano, Tuscany (now Italy), which is near the town Vinci. He had no formal education aside from learning basic math, reading and writing. Da Vinci’s father saw his artwork and was so impressed he sent him off to the artist Andrea del Verrocchio to become an apprentice at the age of 15. After his time with Verrocchio he

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    manner—identified by an emphasis on rigidity, hierarchy-of-scale, compact linear flatness and frontality, and idealistic character emotions. As with much of Europe, Italy was dominated by this artistic style, which was regionally termed the Italo-Byzantine style, throughout the Middle Ages. It wasn’t until the turn of the 14th century that artists from Italy and Europe abroad began a stylistic transition, heavily influenced by classical tradition, that focused on naturalism; a style pioneered by

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    stayed under religious rule? The Renaissance impacted people overtime and gave humanity a new way of thinking, a new way of life. How did the Renaissance Change Man’s View of the World? From the fall of Rome (500 CE) to 1350, Europe was dominated by the Roman Catholic Church (Background Essay). But over a course of 300 years, art and literature blossomed and scientific advances were made which people called the Renaissance (or “rebirth”). The Renaissance spread from Italy to western and northern Europe

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    The Black Death caused millions to die, but the Black Death also led Europe to the Renaissance. The Black Death caused an economic boom, it changed Europe’s views on religion and increased Europe’s interest in the arts. Lower-class citizens benefited from the Black Death. It opened up people’s eyes about religion. Then, it spread creativity in Europe. Everyone was suddenly interested in art. The Black Death changed Europe in a profound way. The Black Death caused a better economy. Laborers caught

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    The Renaissance was a period in Europe that occurred from 1350 to 1550. A lot of the knowledge lost during the collapse of the Roman Empire was rediscovered in Europe, leading to the term Renaissance, which means "rebirth". This "rebirth" of classical knowledge occurred over multiple centuries and started in Italy. In the City of Florence, there was a family called the Medici's. The Medici's were a powerful banking family who dominated Florence and branches in other cities until their bank failed

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    Machiavelli Chapter 12

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    with the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg. Also how the printing press made book more excess able and helped the spread of humanism. It continues on to speak of Machiavelli (Machiavellianism), his philosophy , and the politics of Italy. It goes on the speak of how Baldassare Castiglione and writer who wrote a guide/manual speaking of how smart men like Machiavelli could become a courtier. A courtier being a man who attends a royal court as a companion or adviser to the king or queen

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    history, it was time period before the renaissance. It stretched from the fall from the Roman Empire around 500 CE to about 1350. During the middle ages, the Roman Catholic Church and the pope were the primary players in Europe. The renaissance was a period of big change in European history, it was a time of intellectual excitement, art, literature and scientific advances. Over the course of the renaissance about 300 years, the renaissances spread from its home in Italy to the western and northern Europe

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    People of the Renaissance lived enjoyable lives where they could take pleasure in leading a simple life, without constantly needing to work for their required necessities. The word Renaissance means “rebirth” (Frey 312). The Renaissance lasted from the 1300s to the 1600s when there was a great advance in classical art and learning. An important addition to the Renaissance time period was the architectural advancements made. A famous architect associated with Florence’s most impressive creations is

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