Medici Family Essay

Iconography Within the Commissions of Lorenzo de’ Medici and Pope Julius II Julius II and Lorenzo de’ Medici arguably had not so dissimilar goals in their patronage. Patronage was a tool for exerting political power, exemplifying personal magnificence, and invoking a sense of civic duty. These patrons attempted to display different pieces of these attributes in different ways. Lorenzo de’ Medici, born into arguably the most prestigious family in Florence, grew up familiar with the importance

fundamentalist, Giralamo Savonarola, inhibited the development of the Renaissance in Florence and brought the city back into the Middle Ages. PURPOSE STATEMENT Through scholarly research of Florentine politics and daily life during the rule of the Medici, it is affirmed that Giralamo Savonarola used religion and fear to inhibit the progression of the Renaissance in Florence. INTRODUCTION Religion provides hope for those who are hopeless. It aims to welcome those who are alienated and feel that

A brief ruler from the Medici takes the throne from 1492-1494 after the death of Lorenzo; it is of course, one of his sons, Piero “the unfortunate”. Piero appears to have failed to inherit the leadership skills of the great line that preceded him and after succumbing to the advancements of Charles VIII from France and agreeing to all his demands in regards to his passing through Florence to Napoli, loses all support from the populace of Florence and is subsequently removed from power. From 1494 Florence

development of Western art today. He was also called “the divine one” and “The Renaissance Man”. Michelangelo’s ancestors before that were small time bankers. The bank that his family was working with failed and his father had to get a temporary governmental job. A couple of months after Michelangelo was born, his family moved back to Florence, Italy. His mother was ill for a long time and died in 1481 when Michelangelo was just six. He then went to go live his nanny and her husband who was a stonecutter

A new era began in 1432 with the ascendency of Cosimo de Medici (13890-1464). As a wealthy banker, Giovanni de Medici (1360-1429), his father, laid the foundation for the staggering fortune that Cosimo used to oust his opponents, including the Albizzi dynasty, who wanted to control Florence and eliminate the powerful Medici dynasty. His inherited wealth also brought the Florentine republic under his control. After Francesco Sforza, a condottiere, or commander of a mercenary army came to power in

explains to Lorenzo De Medici that a ruler must have the characteristics of a lion or a fox and must be willing to break their word when it suits their purpose to be effective. I believe that Machiavelli is correct, a leader must be beast-like to be effective, and willing to break their word for the greater good. In the next few paragraphs I will discuss how a Prince must have traits that resemble a lion in order to be effective. Then I will relate this to Lorenzo De Medici, resembling the characteristics

During the Renaissance the social structure had been reshaped with the abandonment of the feudal system, peasants gaining freedom and the slaves making another entry to the social structure. The feudal ways of living in medieval Europe had been abandoned because of the Black Plague. Many nobles had lost a vast amount of money due to the Black Plague leading to the freedom of many peasants. The peasants were either given a block of land they could manage themselves or money to move to the towns. Many

Pope Leo X was originally named Giovanni de’ Medici was born in Florence, Italy on December 11, 1475 and died on December 1,1521 in Rome. He was raised in the culturally sophisticated city of Florence, Italy and was born in a family of renowned people of the arts and politics. Pope Leo X was the son of Lorenzo the Magnificent, who was the ruler of the Florentine republic and was destined religious life, as he became a Cardinal Deacon at the age of 13. He received the best education in Europe and

Lorenzo de Medici was born on January 1, 1449 in Florence, Italy. "Lorenzo The Magnificent” as he was called by the people of the place he resided was a statesman, ruler, and patron of the arts. "The Magnificent" was truly a common title of respect in Italy at the time, but it was Medici who raised it to special status. The merchant prince Lorenzo de' Medici, came to be the baron of florence at a young age tragically his father Piero died on Dec. 5, 1469, and 2 days later the 20-year-old Lorenzo

Catherine de Medici Imagine caring for your children in your palace and getting news of your husband’s death. Now you are the ruler of a nation with all the responsibility of a king. This is what Catherine de Medici faced. Her life would be forever changed, yet she is remembered by France for her influence. She was important to history because she started a religious war in Europe to take power over France; something a woman had never done. She also built many of France’s lavish buildings. Catherine