World History Essays

In contemporary western societies, social classes are based upon a middle, lower, and upper class. Today social mobility[1] between these classes is likely if not common; however this has not always been the case. In the time period of the Italian Renaissance[2], the roots of social mobility can be found. Social structure[3] in Italy was […]

Arise, O Lord, and judge Thy cause. A wild boar has invaded Thy vineyard. Arise, O Peter, and consider the case of the Holy Roman Church, the mother of all churches, consecrated by thy blood. Arise, O Paul, who by thy teaching and death hast illumined and dost illumine the Church. Arise all ye saints, […]

The Renaissance, meaning “rebirth,” was a cultural movement in which emphasis was placed on learning and life in general. New ideas in the fields of literature, philosophy, art, politics, science, and religion became prevalent; as did the search for realistic views of human life through art. Beginning in Italy, this new attitude towards education and […]

Leon Battista Alberti, a writer, Renaissance architect, philosopher of humanism, and theorist of artistry, is highly regarded as the “universal man” of the Renaissance era because of his diverse knowledge. Beyond painting and architectural designing, Alberti is renowned for his writings on scientific, artistic, and philosophical subjects as well as his books on Italian grammar […]

The Italian Renaissance garden was a new style of garden which emerged in the late fifteenth century at villas in Rome and Florence, inspired by classical ideals of order and beauty, and intended for the pleasure of the view of the garden and the landscape beyond, for contemplation, and for the enjoyment of the sights, […]

The Renaissance Period began in Italy in the late Middle Ages then spread through to the rest of Europe. The time period usually associated with the Renaissance is the 14th through the 17th centuries. It is generally thought of as a cultural movement which profoundly affected the intellectual life and was a rebirth of classical […]

1. What invention was most responsible for helping to educate the middle classes during the Renaissance? The invention that was most responsible for helping to educate the middle classes during the Renaissance was the printing press discovered by a German printer named Johannes Gutenberg in the middle of the fifteenth century. 2. Were Renaissance artists […]

The Harlem Renaissance was a time of great accomplishments among African Americans. Mary works of art, poetry, and music during this time became notable even to today. Two very inspiring people of this time period were John Birks Gillespie and Selma Burke. John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie was born on October 21, 1917 in Cheraw, South […]

2011-2012 DBQ The Renaissance was a period in history where European life changed drastically. It revolutionized lifestyle from that of the Middle Ages in the areas of art, science, and ideology. The Renaissance revolutionized ideology the most because in the Middle Ages humanism was almost non-existent and ideas were based more on religion, and human […]

During the Renaissance, there was a resurgence of interest in the ancient Greeks and Romans, which brought forth new ideas. This period also introduced three main concepts: individualism, secularism, and humanism. Individualism emphasized the abilities and potential for greatness within individuals. Secularism embraced worldly matters and drew inspiration from Roman epicureanism philosophy. Lastly, humanism focused […]

The term “Renaissance” signifies the “rebirth” that occurred in Italy during the 14th century and later expanded to other European regions, including England, by the 16th century. In the north, it concluded around the mid-17th century but ended earlier in Italy. This era witnessed a notable revival of interest and scrutiny of classical antiquity. Additionally, […]

Traci Willard Western Governor’s University One of the most influential eras of art is the Renaissance period. The Renaissance period began around the fourteenth century in Italy. It continued and spread through Europe until the sixteenth century. This era was marked by considerable political and religious turmoil. The papacy in Rome was occupied with corruption […]

“American Gothic” Artist: Grant Wood One of the most famous paintings during renaissance period is the “American Gothic” painted by Grant Wood. It is the best exemplary for the painters against the sophisticated and cosmopolitan abstract art of the time. It depicts the scenes and people in America where Wood relates of his native Iowa. […]

The painting, We four in Paris is a perfect example of using cubism as a school of art. Palmer Hayden used bold shapes such as squares, and circles, when drawing the characters faces, and bodies. Like many cubism painters, he used browns, blacks, reds, and dark oranges. The painting is of men playing a card […]

Beringia, a geographical feature connecting present-day Alaska and eastern Siberia, served as a land bridge during the Pleistocene ice ages. It reached its largest size around 1,000 years ago. This land bridge played a crucial role in enabling the migration of people from Asia to the Americas approximately 25,000 years ago. This event is known […]

Renaissance is an epoch in the history of European culture, which has replaced the culture of the Middle Ages and preceded the culture of Modern Times. Chronological framework of the era is the beginning of XIV-XVI centuries and the first decade of the XVII century. A distinctive feature of the Renaissance is a secular culture […]

The Renaissance, a significant era in European culture, began in the 14th century and spanned nearly three hundred years. It is known for its anthropocentric ideology, valuing humans as central and highly important. However, the term Renaissance is associated with a renewed fascination for ancient culture among artists and a desire to bring it back […]

Trade and Commerce played an excellent role during the Renaissance. First, trade and commerce is Society, trading goods across the borders and other things like that. Second, trade and commerce is power, If you had power, you had it all made out for you. Last but not least, trade and commerce also played a role […]

The Protestant Reformation was primarily a religious event, not an economic one. However, there were several economic motives that allowed the Reformation to spread, such as the confiscation of church lands, these were relatively unimportant in view of the other motive. Politically, the rejection of the authority of the Catholic Church convinced many states to […]

Source 3 on face value explains that it was the “many different reasons” that people opposed the Reformation for, which means that they could not collaborate together fully for a completely shared common cause therefore entering them weak against the Crown. Whilst their “grievances would be gently heard and their reasonable requests granted” source 2 […]

During the 16th century in Europe, a religious uprising emerged that contested the Roman Catholic Church. Known as the Protestant Reformation, it was sparked by Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses and motivated by spiritual rather than economic reasons. Despite some economic benefits from acquiring church lands, other factors prevailed. The political basis of this movement was […]

Robert Whiting presented a brief historical background of the English Reformation. His historical background had generally two functions. First, it would serve as the focal point or framework of his main arguments. And, it would function as a sort of validating theme for future researches on the English Reformation. At first glance, his historical background […]