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During the Dark Ages, life revolved around Christianity (in Europe). It would be a considered a sin to produce art such as the art Michelangelo and his peers produced. Michelangelo's sculptures in particular showed human perfection. In Medieval Ages, this would be like a comparing yourself to God. In the Renaissance, the idea of human perfection displayed in art was accepted, and marveled at. Romanesque. Artists (and architects) such as Michelangelo, were inspired of the Classical times of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Many artists incorporated mythological themes of this time into their artwork. Italian Renaissance artists perfected the Classical technique to produce a whole new, and truly amazing kind of art.
True, a piece of art can be successful despite what a critic says about it since art is subjective.A piece of may still be successful despite critiques because art can mean different things to different people.
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No, despite the name root beer does not have any alcoholic beverages in it.
Despite many Internet rumors about why the portraits on US coins and bills face a particular direction, it's purely artistic license. The portraits are generally inspired by paintings or engravings, so whichever direction the individual faced there is simply reproduced on the coin or bill. For example, the famous Lincoln penny was designed by the sculptor Victor D. Brenner. He had already created a medal honoring Lincoln, and he merely modified the image slightly to adapt it to the front of the cent.
The youngest superhero in Marvel Comics is Molly Hayes, also known as Princess Powerful or Bruiser, who is part of the Runaways team. Molly possesses superhuman strength and invulnerability, making her a formidable hero despite her young age.
Round. Most people by the time of Columbus did not believe the Earth was flat, despite what some history books will tell you.
Despite his wealth and success, he remained humble and always treated others with kindness and respect.
Columbus was likely influenced by the Renaissance ideas of curiosity, exploration, and a belief in human potential. The spirit of intellectual curiosity and the desire to expand knowledge and trade were key principles of the Renaissance that likely motivated Columbus to seek a new route to Asia. Additionally, the Renaissance emphasis on individual achievement and the belief in human capabilities may have inspired Columbus to pursue his explorations despite the doubts and challenges he faced.
The sick child in A Christmas Carol is known as Tiny Tim Cratchit. He is the youngest son of Bob Cratchit and is portrayed as a kind-hearted and optimistic character despite his illness.
George Armstrong Custer became the youngest brigadier general in the Union army. Despite having no direct command experience, he became the youngest brigadier general in the UnionArmy at age 23 during the US Civil War. Custer was a West Point graduate and was present at General Lee's surrender at Appomattox. He was killed years after the war by a Native American attack on his troop in the West.
In "Dr. Faustus," the character Faustus embodies the Renaissance desire for knowledge and power, yet he is also aware of the consequences of his actions. Despite his pursuit of greatness, Faustus realizes that his ambitions are leading him towards damnation. This internal conflict reflects the broader theme in Renaissance literature exploring the tension between human desires and moral limits.
It's purely an artistic decision. Despite huge numbers of internet rumors, there's no hidden meaning in the direction portraits face on US coins.In fact, other modern coins including nickels made since 2006, Sacajawea dollars, and some Presidential dollars have portraits facing right or forward. Up to the 20th century, images on US coins pointed left or right roughly equally.
The Borgias were a very wealthy and prominent family who lived in 1400s Italy. They were known for their violence, cruelty, murder of their enemies, and for bribing their way up the social ladder. Despite their horrible business and personal problems, they did patronize artists during the Renaissance.
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