Constantinople fell to the Turks less than one year after his death. Yet he had a significant, direct influence on the study of Plato in the Latin West. This resulted from his membership in the Byzantine delegation to the Council of Ferrara-Florence in 1438-39. The purpose of this council was to effect the union of the two churches and thus, hopefully, to preserve the Byzantine Empire with the help of the West. The Emperor, John VIII Palaeologos, knew they were going to face some of the finest minds
know him for today. Dante is one of the great classic poets we think of when we hear poetry, his name sits there besides such great literary masters as Shakespeare and Virgil. Dante Alighieri was born in 1265 to a low class aristocratic family in Florence, Italy. Although we remember him as Dante, his real name was actually Durante. Not much is known about his life up until he turned nine years old which, if accounts are true, is when he met Bice di Folco Portinari or, if you have read the Divine
the founder of the Medici dynasty, who were during the Renaissance the de facto rulers of Florence. Even though Cosimo Medici was a powerful man, he was not an official ruler. Medici’s government also consisted of a council who would many times resist the laws that Medici put forth. This paper will look at the accomplishments of Cosimo di Medici. Cosimo di Medici was born on the 10th of April, 1389 in Florence. His parents were Giovanni di Bicci de Medici and Piccardo de’ Bueri. He also had a twin
Background and context of the commission Gozzoli’s frescoes Procession of the Magi, The Vigil of the Shepherds Awaiting the Annunciation, and The Adoring Angels and Singers adorn the walls in the private chapel of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence. The three main walls of the chapel hold the largest fresco, the Procession of the Magi, for which the chapel has since become know as the Magi Chapel. The frescoes led to an altarpiece painted by Filippo Lippi that depicted the Madonna’s Adoration
day that the whole city of Florence would soon never forget that led them to be the most powerful city in all of Italy. Lorenzo de Medici was the baby that would control the city of Florence and lead Florence into a great state of royalty. Born into a family of powerful bankers that ruled Florence Lorenzo would soon enough lead the city and soon be called "il Magnifico". From mentoring of childhood to the ruling of adulthood Lorenzo was a light to the people in Florence. Through Lorenzo's childhood
lives and really care for them. They sometimes take risks for other people. A hero is someone that is known by many people for their courage and braveness to help out. Florence Nightingale should be known for her kindness for people and hospitals in need. She helped many others even as she was lying in bed ill. As a child Florence always had so much care and sympathy for others. That was one thing that she loved about herself. That is why by age twenty-four she decided to become a nurse. Her family
because their fortune and political power could not be compared with other bankers, merchants and higher classes of the society. The beginning of their dynasty accelerated the Italian Renaissance, especially in Florence. During the reign of Cosmo and Lorenzo de’ Medici, the Republic of Florence was transformed into the center of finance and trade of the world and also many of the most significant examples of the arts of classical antiquity like architecture and sculpture were generated under the
Florence Joyner was the American woman, who most female track runners wanted to be like. Many may know Joyner as “Flo Jo”. She was given that name because of her great speed. Joyner is considered to be the fastest woman of all time, based on the fact that she set the world record in 1988 in the 100m dash and 200m dash. Since her death, her records still stands in the 100m dash and 200m dash, running a 10.49 and 21.34. There are very fascinating and inspiring things about Joyner that some people may
Renaissance Figures Cosimo de' Medici, also known as Cosimo the Elder, lived from 1389--1464. He was the first Medici to rule Florence. He was exiled from Florence in 1433, but he returned in 1434 and doubled his wealth through banking. He ended Florence's traditional alliance with Venice and supported the Sforza family in Milan. His historical significance was being a patron to such artists as Brunelleschi, Donatello, and Ghiberti, and as the founder of the Medici Library. ? Lorenzo
nursing is a profession with a strong and specific/unique body of knowledge, ongoing research, and professional organizations that set standards (Taylor, 2015, p. 13). The three biggest influences on how nursing developed into a profession are: war, Florence Nightingale, and the ICN. Warfare starting in the 19th century served as a catalyst for modern nursing. These wars increased both the worldwide need for nurses and the public’s recognition of the nurse’s work in saving lives (Egenes, no date). The
through Florence trying to stop a mad man from setting loose a disease that could wipe out huge amounts of populations as a way to solve the world’s overpopulation problem. This disease being later shown to be a vector virus that make’s 1/3 of humans actually sterile instead. Langdon however has no memory of anything and has to retrace his steps in order to stop the possible outbreak. Many of the places told in the story all have to deal with significant areas within Florence herself. Florence is the
conflict. The insult, as Jones puts it, serves as the first chapter of his book and as the springboard for long-lived grudge. Jones writes that according to an anonymous author from the 15th century, named Anonimo Magliabechiano, the insult occurred in Florence, Italy “by the benches at Palazzo Spini” (20). Leonardo was walking by a number of Florentine citizens, discussing a portion of Dante’s poetry, when one of the men called out to him and asked for his input on the matter at hand. Yet, as if it was
civilization immediately following the middle ages and conventionally held to have been characterized by a surge of interest in Classical scholarship and values”. Machiavelli was born May 3, 1469 and passed away on June 21, 1527. His place of birth was Florence, Italy. (1) He was the third child and first son of Bernardo di Niccolo Machiavelli. Machiavelli’s mother, Bartolomeo di Stefano Nelli. Machiavelli was born during social unrest and violent times. The Machiavelli family was wealthy and prominent
Jonathan Santosgonzalez Dr. Mike Pettengell ENG 102 10 March 2014 Art History Assignment: Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452 in Vinci a Tuscan hill town in the territory of the republic of Florence, son of wealthy Messer Piero Fruosini di Antonio da Vinci, a Florentine legal notary and Caterina, a peasant. His full name was Leonardo di ser Pierro da Vinci, the title ser indicated that his father was a gentleman. There is not too much known about his early
philosopher who was of great importance to his time period in Europe and also significantly impacted the western world as a whole. He was born in Florence, Italy, on May 3, 1469 (NiccolÒ Machiavelli Biography). During his youth, Florence was controlled by the powerful Medici family. When the Medici’s fell from power, Girolamo Savonarola became the leader of Florence. After the fall of Savonarola’s government, the Florentine republic had been reestablished and Machiavelli was selected to be secretary of
grew this portion of their business accounted for nearly 30% of the total profits and the Florence based business only brought in 23%. Still the headquarters was firmly placed in Florence and most all the excess funds from
reflected the Counter Reformation by the Catholic church against the Protestants. Much of Baroque art were stylized from Mannerism and what was going on at the time. “To counter the inroads made by the Reformation, the Roman Catholic Church after the Council of Trent adopted a propagandistic stance in which art was to serve as a means of extending and stimulating the public’s faith in the church. To this end the church adopted a conscious artistic program whose art products would make an overtly emotional
fanatic and religious 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
The Creation of the World The creation of the earth and all that is within the earth is mysterious, yet miraculous at the same time. Although there are probably hundreds of different accounts, they all seem to be different while almost identical in text. I will be comparing and contrasting between the Priestly account and the Yahwist account in the book of Genesis. Along with these accounts I will be discussing the key elements in the theology of creation and eco-spirituality in the world and
Few works of art carry the power of instantaneous recognition throughout the world in quite the same way as a particular statue housed in the Accademia Galley of Florence, Italy. Widely considered to be the epitome of the male human form, Michelangelo’s David has transcended generations while at the same time inspiring countless minds to create. More than just a biblical story illustrated through stone, the David has spoken to the masses in a myriad of aspects including literally, metaphorically