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Jordyn Brown Mrs. Rezza World History/ Pd.3 6 December 2017 Renaissance Men Throughout time, many men and women have made legendary contributions for mankind today. Two of those people are Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Da Vinci and Michelangelo given society many new styles of education. They both specialized in science, mathematics, and modern art. They each lived completely different lifestyles yet they have impacted many others. Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452. He perfected

fellow comrade and friend, Crisanta, disappeared inexplicably from her home. For days, grief consumed me and despair weighed me down like shackles bound to my ankles. Crisanta was a talented musician known for her soothing music. The music from her lyre brought peace and harmony to the land of Washington and to whoever heard it. Now, without her music, corruption and conflict have

To many, the name Lorenzo de Medici just sounds like an irrelevant Italian man. At a closer look, Lorenzo was one of the most important people in the history of Italy. Born to Lucrezia Tornabuoni and Piero di Cosimo de ' Medici, Lorenzo ruled Florence from 1469 until his death in 1492 after his father’s death. He helped make Florence the most important city-state from 1469-1492. Lorenzo de Medici was the most important ruler of Florence because he formed political alliances to protect his people

The Greek golden ages shaped western civilization. Greek culture bestowed its richness on the modern world in politics, architecture, and the arts. It is necessary to highlight the literary work of Homer. The Iliad and Odyssey are not just mere ancient stories. The genius of Homer in his works describe the essence of the human being. Even today we can see our own reflection in his lines. In his stories he brings to light the innermost feelings of a person. Humanity is broadcasted along his pages

While visiting the Dallas Museum of art I saw many pieces of art and many different names of the artist. Some of the artist I recognized and even more that I didn’t. One artwork that I found very extraordinary was The Guitarist by Pablo Picasso 1965. It’s a unique oil on canvas painting that has dimensions overall of 76 x 38 3/16 in. (1 m 93.04 cm x 96.98 cm). The Guitarist is located under European Art - 20th Century on the 2nd level. It is apart of “The Karl and Esther Hoblitzelle Collection and

Whenever I say Nike, most people would think of the shoe Nike, but did you know that Nike is a Goddess? Yes Nike is a goddess! She is the goddess of speed, strength, and victory. Many Greeks prayed to Nike for strength and victory. They also prayed for them not to die and for superhuman powers. Today there are so many things like the shoe brand that you didn't know had something to do with Nike, the goddess of victory. Did you know that Zeus, basically the king of the gods said that he would protect

Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci: Not a Man of His Time Have you ever wondered about the brilliant mind that created the “Mona Lisa” with her penetrating eyes that follow you around a room? Perhaps you have been curious as to why science has influenced his artwork and his artwork influenced his science? Leonardo da Vinci would be the best person to ask but since he perished 600 years ago we will go over the evidence that has been left for us to observe. Born an Aries on April 15th, 1452 da Vinci was

Riordan has a fairly accurate portrayal of Athena in his series; therefore, there would not be a lot of changes made to his series if the portrayal was altered. In Riordan’s series, Athena is described as wearing casual yet fashionable clothes, and while this may also be true in the myths, she would have been depicted wearing traditional Greek clothing. If Riordan were to show Athena in traditional Greek clothes, she would seem more detached from modern culture, which would be detrimental towards

The flourishing of Greece did not last long, but a long enough to time to shape western civilization. Greek culture bestowed its richness on the modern world in politics, architecture, and the arts. It is necessary to highlight the literary work of Homer. The Iliad and Odyssey are not just mere ancient stories. The genius of Homer in his works describe the essence of the human being. Even today we can see our own reflection in his lines. In his stories he brings to light the innermost feelings of

Olympic Games were made in his honor. Hermes was Zeus’s messenger god and the patron god of travelers. He was also known as the god of thieves. It is said that when Hermes was Young, he stole a herd of cows from Apollo. As an apology he made Apollo a lyre from a tortoise shell. He helped Odysseus travel back home from Troy. Because of this he is known as aiding travelers. He created the sport foot-racing, for he was always on then to deliver messages. He brings good fortune and wealth. He also appears