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architecture, music, and sculpture from the 16th century to the early 18th century (Klindt-Jensen 2015). Not only was the “Baroque period” long lasting, but it was far reaching as well. From Holland to Spain, Germany to France, the Baroque style began in Rome and Italy around 1600 and quickly spread to most of Europe, eventually reaching colonial South America in the 18th Century (Fargis 1998). Similar to terms such as Gothic or Mannerism, the term “Baroque” began in a

Their bodies are defined and muscular. We know that Michelangelo spent time in Rome, becoming impressed with the muscular bodies of hellenistic sculptures. He was interested in their heroic scale and superhuman power and beauty, incorporating that into his own works, especially in his David. We also know that Bernini spent time in Rome as well, perhaps also being influenced by the hellenistic sculptures. Both of the sculptures are also seen in the nude, and

that have not been anything too extraordinary. Whether they have just lucked out, or their practices and procedures are responsible, Italy is the poster child for anti terrorism. One of their own universities, The International University School of Rome and Florence, even offers counterterrorism and hostage negotiation training to various governments around the world. By offering this training, not only does the Italian government help teach other countries how they counter terrorism, but they also

The Colosseum The Amphitheatrum Flavium or Flavian Amphitheater are two of the more cultural Roman names for what we know as The Colosseum. This historical monument dates us all the way back to the birth of Jesus. Roman Emperor Nero who once held power lead for over a course of many years. Not too many favorited him because of all the misrule throughout his term. This lead to Nero taking his life in A.D* 68 leaving his land in a fueled civil war period. Vespasian, eventually would take the throne

After Rome crumbled in the fifth century, Europe was on the brink of going into their fourth century of the Dark Ages. Charlemagne was determined to unite and christianize the Germanic kingdoms of Europe. He lived in a time in which the Germanic groups who inhabited Europe remained disorganized and had no central authority (Ann 1). Through many battles and years of war, he reached his destination of unifying Europe. Charlemagne deserves the title “Father of Europe” after he unified his kingdom and

The Renaissance was not just famous painters and architects randomly creating masterpieces. It was a culmination of different types of environments and pressure that yielded responses. Different periods meant different restrictions and rules. The medieval period was a time of superstition, the early renaissance was a transition from the previous to rules and Christian control, and the High Renaissance to Baroque period created divisions and links that would last at the same time. Renaissance men

expense of maintaining it for long" . This began the War of 1859. Cavour played it so if Austria lost, Lombardy and Venetia would be released from Austrian control, in which they did. Garibaldi however, had different ideas for Italy. He wanted Rome, Venetia, Naples and Sicily to become part of a united Italy as soon as possible. Cavour believed in using diplomacy and limited war to unite Italy while Garibaldi's plan was for a military expedition. Garibaldi was able to invade Sicily and appointed

Howard Hibbard's Caravaggio is an insightful look into the troubled mind and life of one of the most discussed artists of all time, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio.  Hibbard immediately expands on his belief that Caravaggio is the most important "Italian painter of the entire seventeenth century."  Furthermore, his paintings "speak to us more personally and more poignantly than any others of the time."  Caravaggio is an artist whose life was far different from all other contemporary

Mazzini's Ideas and Inspiration and Attitudes to Change in Italy in 1830s Introduction Guisseppe Mazzini was born in piedmont in Genoa; was a son of a doctor and a professor. He was a depressive and physically frail. In the revolutions of 1820 he became a nationalist. He tried two occupational directions, Medicine but became bored and kept fainting as well as Law that didn't interest him. In 1827 he amalgamated (joined) the Carbonari but was disappointed. In

“I’ll be out of here and away from all you knaves for one time anyway, as not a month will pass before you’ll see whether I’m nobody or a somebody.” The story of Bianco Alfani reflected the nature of 14th century Florentine society where, as Alfani remarked, the election to public office could make or destroy a person. In late 14th century and early 15th century Florence, decreased population and expanding commerce provided a favorable environment for ambitious individuals. The real life examples