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...?RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS Comparisons between new religious groups during the 2nd and 3rd centuries under Roman rule as well as the 16th and 17th centuries in great Europe show that the environment of the times saw many similarities and differences. In both instances, the status quo was challenged by a novel religious movement, and the balance of power was at risk of changing. Despite being centuries apart, both were examples of groundbreaking changes not only in religion but in politics and culture. The groups in power treated the new religious groups somewhat differently in each case. During the time of the Roman Empire, Christianity was generally seen as dangerous and...
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...of the May 20, Interpretation of Copernicus in the 16th Century The drastic changes in arts and sciences that occurred in the Renaissance period had outstanding consequences for the further development of Western civilization. The overturning of traditional views on nature led to the emergence of modern scientific outlook that was perhaps best portended in the work of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), a prominent representative of the Renaissance astronomy that for the first time laid a solid mathematic base for heliocentric cosmology. This essay will deal with the interpretations of Copernican cosmology among his contemporaries, with special attention being paid to views on Copernican theory exhibited by...
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...?Venice in the 12th century Many historians have agreed that the of Venice achieved prominence during the 12th century. From a small fishing village it rose to distinction as it became a commercial powerhouse and the most important link between Europe and the regions of the eastern Mediterranean, especially the Byzantine and Islamic countries (King 03). Through its control of trade between these countries, the city achieved immense wealth and managed to expand their trade beyond the Adriatic Sea. Venice’s chief commerce was by sea, but trade by land was not ignored either. The city used the rivers to push trade with nearby provinces like Brenta,...
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...Itroduction During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Venice, the "Most Serene Republic," was one of the most exciting cities in Europe. Venice was anextraordinarily wealthy, powerful, and cosmopolitan city. The ruling doge was selected by the ruling oligarchy and was more of a protector of the republic than a ruler. During the 16th century, high renaissance Venice was at a cultural pinnacle. Composers like Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli, Adrian Willaert, and Claudio Merlo flourished in a musical environment that called for grand works that revealed the glory of Venice.
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...Rome, the eternal has seen the heights of glory and the depths of despair, and the period between 500 CE and 1200 CE can be said to be one of the most uncertain, anarchic, yet interesting times in its eventful past. Even before the fall of the Western Roman empire in 476 CE , Rome had already been sacked once by the barbarians in 410 CE.
When we look at Rome in the year 500 CE, it already had a much diminished appearance. It was now a city ruled by the Goths from Ravenna, suffering the ravages of the wars between Goths and Byzantines over its occupation well into the 6th century. There was a vacuum created by the collapse of the city's secular government, extensive...
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...was responsible for killing of "witches" and "heretics" in the name of religion.
Over the centuries many great artists were controlled by censorship: Take for example Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgement' painted on the walls of the Sistine Chapel. This work came in for severe criticism from Pope Paul IV, who ordered a certain Voltera to paint over some genital parts of the body. Even so, later Pope Pius V in 1566, more than 20 years after the completion of the painting ordered further "indecent" parts to be covered.
There are numerous examples for the intervention of the church to modify and prevent "offensive art works". A sculpture by Bernini for the St. Isidor...
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...16th Century Empires Although the Europeans, Andeans, and Mesoamericans had all established dominant empires by the year 1500 AD, each utilized different means and resources to fuel their imperial expansion. All three were able to accomplish their imperial expansion successfully but while the Europeans growth depended on the people they ruled, the other two empires expanded their domains. The "Spanish" empire did obviously take advantage of the foreign territories it conquered, the two empires in the Western hemisphere had a more sympathetic relationship with its peoples save for Mesoamericans who make their captives as human sacrifice to their god.
To put the comparison in perspective, it has to be...
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...Artworks in painting from the 16th century The artwork and painting in the 16th century provide crucial artwork admirable in the current era of art studies. The 16th century artwork provides an inter-link of the historical past and allows the current to understand the intrinsic nature of the essence of artwork. Paints and artwork are a format of conveyance of information that has been very important in the past and is still very valuable. Picture is worth thousands words. In the past; 16th century photographs and cameras were not present hence new ...
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...Art in Rome Midterm Fall 2 Episode 1 The Via Appia is the ancient Rome Appian way running from Rome to Brindisi. Originally, the road’s main purpose was to enable the roman military to move its forces and supplies quickly. However, the road had other uses. Besides its military importance, the Via Appia was a tomb road. Since Roman law forbade its citizens from burying their dead in the city, the people decided to bury them along the road. Rome’s main reason for prohibiting her citizens from burying the dead within the city confines was basically to avoid and limit diseases. As such, the Via Appia is lined with tomb monuments on both sides (Beard 2009). Along the road,...
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...that position in 402. However, the city of Rome sustained a paramount rank as the eternal city and the center of the spiritual empire.
6. Il Gesu. What is the effect on the spectator of the frescoes by Il Baciccia in the church and of the Apotheosis of St. Ignatius by Andrea Pozzo in S. Ignazio du Loyola?
By 17th century, the broad interior decorations were completed for the mother churches.
7. Caravaggio said, “There is nothing better than to follow nature.” What did he mean?
He meant every work despite who painted is nothing but childish trifles and bagatelles not unless they are painted and made from life.
8. Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne? Please describe how it is...
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