Renaissance Art: Distinctions Between Pope and Nobleman
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An 8 page discussion of the similarities and contrasts of portraits of the Renaissance period. Contends that while the Church was a driving force in the art of the period, the distinctions between the portraits of Popes and noblemen are subtle. Equates the similarities as being a result of the familial backgrounds of many of the popes who were from the prominent families of the day and consequently walked a fine line between papal direction and societal status. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Myth in Renaissance Art
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The Renaissance was a time of revival of art and letters under the influence of ancient Roman and Greek models. The suppression of the spirit and of the arts in the feudalism that preceded the Renaissance forced a change whereby individual freedom and autonomy became of value and life was seen as a matter of acceptance of physical existence and of the desire to pursue a happy, practical life. This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the mythological paintings ofRenaissance artists Botticelli, Mantegna, Bruegel and Titian. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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David Underdown/ 'Fire from Heaven'
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A 6 page analysis of David Underdown's book, Fire from Heaven. This book offers a glimpse into the life of one English village in the seventeenth century. It shows to the reader who the Puritan reformers of Dorchester, England were, how and why they pursued their reforms, and why, ultimately, they failed. No additional sources cited.
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Modernist European Art and the Ploitical Scene of Central Europe, 1910-1939
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This 5 page report discusses European art of the years encompassing World War I, post World War and the onset of World War II. It was art filled with contradiction and radical change and served as an appropriate metaphor for the social and political upheaval faced throughout Europe as well. The paper discusses Matisse, Picasso, and Magritte in such a context. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWeast.rtf

RELIGIOUS CONTROVERSIES AS REFLECTED IN OZMET’S MAGDALENA AND BALTHASAR
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This 3-page paper focuses on the religious aspect of Magdalena and Balthasar as explained in Steven Ozmet's study (through letters) about this 16th-century Nuremberg merchant's family.
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Significant Changes in Europe in the Twentieth Century
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A 5 page paper which discusses three significant changes that have occurred in Europe in this century. The changes addressed are the development of NATO, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the implementation of the Euro. Each one of these events has brought great change to Europe in general, as well as effecting the rest of the world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Friedrich Nietzsche And Sigmund Freud On The Enlightenment
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5 pages in length. The Enlightenment was one of the central tasks that the major thinkers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries established themselves. What this means in terms of the manner in which those great philosophers looked at the broader scope of existence lies within the works of such celebrated thinkers as Sigmund Freud and Friedrich Nietzsche. The writer discusses Nietzsche and Freud in relation to the Enlightenment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Basque Nationalism, Spain's Reluctance
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A 15 page paper discussing the issue of secession of the Basque region from Spain. There is a surge of nationalism, or rather tribalism, surfacing in many areas of the world. In northern Spain, many - but not all - the Basque people would have their own homeland, separate and distinct from Spain. Such a divide is unlikely, particularly in light of the trend away from the socialism to which many of the most outspoken separatists ascribe. Spain has economic reasons for ensuring that the Basque region remains a part of the nation: it has attracted more foreign direct investment than other areas of Spain and its economic performance over the past several years has outpaced that of the remainder of Spain. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Dvorak, Brahms, Chopin and Mendelssohn: A View of the Composers and Nationalism
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This 4 page paper provides a concise overview of some of the elements of four major composers, Dvorak, Brahms, Chopin and Mendelssohn and considers their role within the context of music history. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Laurence Lafore's The Long Fuse
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In 5 pages, the author discusses 'The Long Fuse' by Laurence Davis Lafore, and presents an interpretation of causes of WWI, which includes the significance of Serbian nationalism as a contributing factor. No other sources cited.
Filename: PClfuse.doc