Renaissance fair

The Renaissance, better known as the “rebirth “period helped bring life back to culture and the arts. It was a movement that began in Florence, Italy, but eventually spread throughout Europe. It stemmed from a very dark period in history. Prior to the Renaissance, Europe experienced the Medieval Times, or Dark Ages, a time of war famine, and disease. There were many causes of the Renaissance such as “The Black Death” and the new idea that social class does not dictate your wealth. The Renaissance

One of the biggest influences of the European settlers was their ideology that they brought with them to new lands. The Enlightenment is defined purely in intellectual terms as the spreading of faith in reason and universal rights and laws, but the era encompassed broader developments such as the increased literacy and critical thinking, and less religious persecution. “The more they learned, the more European intellectuals became convinced not only that their culture was superior. . . they had

Modern Day vs. Renaissance Medical Practices A man walked out of the doctors office, he had just been told that he had an incurable kind of cancer, and was given 15 years to live. Most people who had this cancer didn’t know they had it until it was too late, this man was lucky. The doctors wouldn’t have been able to do this without the advancement in technology, machines, etc. That man was my grandpa, and he is still living with that cancer. The medicine and technology used to diagnose my grandpa

Ruta de Culpas Make the most out of your time in Quito; exploring the churches, plazas, monasteries, and colonial neighborhoods of the historic district. The country’s capital has plenty to offer those in search of art and architecture; the Quito school combines Spanish, Italian, Arab, indigenous, and flamingo influences. Discover the treasures of the city on a half-day tour that travels to extravagant landmarks. For a roundup of some of the sights to see during your time with a guide, see below:

In this selection I will be explain what Linear perspective is, where it originated and how it affected artists. Linear perspective is basically a system of creating an illusion that is on a flat surface with the use of depth. All lines in a painting or drawing using this system cover a single vanishing point on the horizon line. The term perspective refers to the attempt to depict an image as it is viewed by the eye. What is linear perspective and where did it come from? The three components

For about a thousand years, the Catholic church was in control of most of Europe. Until the 16th century, there was little to no freedom of religion. A great change came then someone exposed the church and, over time, changed the world. The protestant reformation gave the world the religious freedoms that are present today. Catholics were in control of Europe for many centuries, which lead to very little religious freedoms. Leaders of European countries before the 16th century were puppets of the

Nude statues have been a fragment of world history for ages. They do not exhibit a troublesome situation to be standing in museums of art. These nude statues could be perceived as a violation of the first principles of morals, but the reasoning and history of the statues also have a great impact on the study of art and preserves history to keep our world culturally diverse. I, personally, do not perceive a problem in fine statues such as “David” by the world renowned Italian artist Michelangelo

The Gupta Empire was a golden age for India. It started around 500 B.E. The gupta empire oversaw a great flourishing for Indian civilization, especially in Hindu culture (page 191). The gupta was a golden age is a time of peace and prosperity when many great achievements are made. The Gupta was a golden age in India due to many advancements in arts, science/math, and trade. In the category of art, the Guptas made achievements in painting, and literature. In the Gupta Empire, an educated person was

Significant advancements in art have been made over the last few centuries. These advancements have allowed different artists and sculptors to take their artworks to the next level. A recurring theme in Renaissance art is the sculpture David. Over the year’s artists have been able to take this famous sculpture to new heights. Although the sculptures have the same concept, they are quite different, but they do have some similar consistencies. Donatello, Verrocchio, and Michelangelo are three sculptors

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance – Aristotle. And this saying goes for Pietro Lorenzetti, Enthroned Virgin and Child with a Kneeling Donor and Angels. It is an Italian Proto Renaissance and International Gothic painting, painted on wood with tempera. The focus of this piece is on its religious meaning and significance rather than on depicting an accurate scene. We see this by the colors used and the positioning of the characters and