Florence Essays
Florence Italy’s leading cultural center during Renaissance; important for trade and commerce;dominated by Medici’s Medici Family aristocratic Italian family of powerful merchants and bankers who ruled Florence for over 300 years in the 15th century. The Medici’s were second only to the Papacy in power duing the Renaissance. Giovanni Medici a 14th century merchant and…
Venice *Location* *on Adriatic Sea *in Northeast Italy Venice *Geography* *built on 118 small islands in a lagoon *maritime Venice *Government* *great council *citizens had little freedom and were told to spy on their neighbors and report any suspicious behavior Venice *Rulers* *ruled by a doge (duke) *great council-200 wealthy merchants Venice *Economy* *maritime trade…
What was the relationship between culture and industries? Industries led to the growth of cultural developments leading to wealth What are some advances in architecture during Florence? Architects used domes, reused columns, and other classical styles of architecture What factors made Florence Italy’s trading center during the Renaissance? It’s location and the ability to trade…
Geography ideally located for trade (seaports) can reach by land or by sea Wealthy Merchants patrons of the arts = Medici’s trade brings immense prosperity Independent Government more independent government because of liberal people behaviors in Florence were accepted that wouldn’t be accepted anywhere else Liberal Population ‘coolest people’ back then (modern day NYC, LA,…
by LIA MARKEY This essay situates Giovanni Stradano’s engravings of the discovery of the Americas from the Americae Retectio and Nova Reperta series within the context of their design in late sixteenthcentury Florence, where the artist worked at the Medici court and collaborated with the dedicatee of the prints, Luigi Alamanni. Through an analysis of…
COLUMBUS AS HEROIC CRUSADER The second print in the series following the frontispiece features Christopher Columbus and, like the other prints of the navigators in the series, it is aturated with symbolic imagery and formatted with a central image an a caption below. Here the caption describes Columbus’s accomplishment: ‘‘Christopher Columbus of Liguria. With the…
Dome of the Florence Cathedral -Filippo Brunelleschi -1420-1436 -Florence, Italy -by 1420, the decorative Gothic surface of the exterior was largely complete. Nave, choir and transepts built; and the size of the octagonal base was built -masons worked from movable scaffolding -“great hoist’ using oxen -Exterior: white marble ribs divide the dome into eight sections…
As the birthplace of the renaissance, Florence, Italy has been the innovator and contributor to humanitys freedom from the medieval time. With its various collection of arts, landmarks, and architecture, Florence, Italy has been labeled as a substantial center for culture and the arts. As an amalgam of past and present, Florence has given birth…
A comparison of the cultural differences between Fourteenth Century Florence and the present as represented by Dante’s characters in hell. Throughout history many aspects of life have changed between the modern day and the Fourteenth Century Florence. These aspects are the political powers, power and freedom of religion, and family bonds; some of these have…
Florence Nightingale is remembered throughout the world for her heroic, almost superhuman labors in the field of nursing. Florence Nightingale was born in Italy in 1820 and was named Florence after her birthplace. A brilliant child, Florence attained outstanding academic achievement in her years attending school. Florence grew up to be a lively and attractive…
People often try to imitate a finished product if it has become popular. When this is done after several years it is considered a revival. Usually the artist or patron has a purpose such as modeling after a powerful culture or religious significance. They may slightly change or mix other styles to make the best…
