During the period of 1300 - 1450, Florence was known as the “birthplace of the Renaissance” due to its prosperous culture, art, architecture, and wealth. First originating as a western European territory and later an independent city-state, it grew to be one of the largest maritime trade centers during the 10th Century. Due to the its autonomy as a chartered city, Florence experienced a dramatic increase in wealth and commercial activities, coupled with economic reforms. Despite this, the focus on
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The Connection Between David and Florence Ever since Renaissance times, Florence has seen David as an emblem of the city. David’s strength, courage and youthful confidence were the image that Florence wanted to project. In the 1500’s Florence had regained its status as a republic. David symbolized the city’s independence from outside domination, both foreigners and the aristocracy. Like Florence, David turns out to be more powerful than he looks. Standing guard outside the government
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Verrazzano was born in 1485 in Greve In Chianti, Italy. He died in 1528 in Guadeloupe when he was eaten by a group of Natives. Giovanni da Verrazano or Verrazzano was born on his family's castle, Castello Verrazzano, near Val di Greve, 30 miles South of Florence in 1485. Giovanni's father, Alessandro da Verrazzano and his young wife, Fiammetta Capella, owned a silk-weaving industry. He had three factories and two sons. One was Giovanni da Verrazzano, the elder son, and Girolamo, the youngest son. Their family
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start while bringing new ideas people never questioned. 2. Why was Florence at the heart of the Italian Renaissance? Florence was at the heart of the Italian Renaissance because it was started from Florence, and it was one of the wealthiest cities with significant power. The Medici family helped Florence become a cultural center for meetings or discussions about art. 3. What role did the Medici family play in the Renaissance Florence? The Medici family showed special interests for arts and literature
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armies and went to war with Italian city-states in hopes of gaining more territory. Power held by the rulers was tumultuous at best; people and cities might fall at any time. The Popes weren’t the only forces that major cities such as Venice and Florence had to deal with. Foreign countries such as France, Spain, the Catholic Church, and Switzerland also were engaged in battles for control and influence in the region. Most of these major cities relied heavily upon mercenaries to help fight their
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May 3, 1469, in Florence, Italy.He eventually became a man who lived his life for politics and patriotism. He wrote a pamphlet called The Prince to gain influence with the ruling Medici family in Florence. The political genius of Niccolo Machiavelli was overshadowed by the reputation that was unfairly given to him because of a misunderstanding of his views on politics (Niccolli Machiavelli 1). Machiavelli's life was very interesting. He lived a nondescript childhood in Florence, and his main political
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eThe Life of Michelangelo Art Appreciation Instructor: Jennifer Phelps June 30, 2013 Outline I. Introduction A. Michelangelo’s the interesting things about his life. 1. At the age of thirteen he went to a Florentine painter’s workshop that exposed him to the technique of fresco. 2. After being recommended by his instructor Ghirlandaio he moved into the Palace of Florentine ruler Lorenzo the magnificent. 3. Michelangelo study classical sculpture in the Medic gardens II. Michelangelo
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Dannette Tejeda 10/03/10 Family & Gender Comanducci Public Rituals of Marriages Flowers, a white gown, a venue or perhaps a church, family and friends, a ceremony, a reception, and above all love are the fundamental essentials for a wedding, let a lone a marriage. Yet, occasions such as weddings were not as passive in the fourteenth century as they are now. During the renaissance, weddings were not just the bond of two individual people who wished to be committed to each other
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The Duomo was a structure that was built on top of a cathedral in Florence, Italy. Many consider Florence Italy to be the heart of the Renaissance. The Renaissance was a period in history lasting from 1350 to 1600. In this period of history, many art, medicine, astronomy, and engineering techniques were developed. During this period of time called the Renaissance, there was a big advance in the architecture field especially. The Santa Maria Del Fiore church was envisioned to be one of the greatest
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the world. They seem almost mirror images of one another – or rather, positive and negative: the woman who sits smiling, the man who stands grimacing.” “Leonard da Vinci was born Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci on the 15th of April 1452 in Vinci, Florence (present day Italy) Being a scientist, sculpture, writer, and painter amongst many other things. He has been described as one of the greatest painters of all time. Although a renowned painter, Leonardo was also described as an inventor. His works
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