Here Botticelli passionately tries to recapture the former glory of Rome, because the classical myths had become popular among educated laymen. To these men, the mythology of the Greeks and Romans represented something more than captivating stories; they were convinced these classical legends must have contained some profound and mysterious truth. ... Simply as a side note: Venus was conceived when the Titan Cronus castrated his father, the god Uranus, the severed genitals falling into the sea and fertilizing it. ...

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Humanism is a rediscovery and reevaluation (analysis) of classical civilization and the application of the aspects of this civilization to intellectual and social culture in the current time. ... It is important to note that although Italy had become independent, the Church still remained powerful and religion continued to be a governing factor. ... His imitation of Virgil's Aeneid shows the degree to which he relied on Classical literature as a source and guide. ...

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Sexuality in Renaissance Art The Italian Renaissance, which spanned over the years 1350 until about 1550, is usually defined as a rebirth, focusing on the revival of classical learning and an exhilarating sense of renewed human potential in the moral, political and creative spheres. ... It is interesting to note that these works of art were only commissioned for the birth of a son, rather than a daughter. ...

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The piano has long been a valuable member of American families. The instrument has been around since the 1700's and is still popular today as people own them for the enjoyment of music as well as the eye pleasing elegance of the furniture itself. The music that comes from these magnificent instruments is melodic and graceful. The piano has evolved all the way from the Dulcimer, shortly after the birth of Christ. It has gone through many changes before evolving into the modern day piano we know of today. ...

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Between the time periods of the Medieval era and the Renaissance, one can note numerous significant changes, mainly those pertaining to religion and art, and specifically, drama. ... Drama noticeably shifted from religious awe to classical reason between the Medieval era and the Renaissance. ...

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He did however note that he did not endorse or condone the illegal actions of the Mafia. ... Classical anthropological fieldwork requires prolonged residence (of one or more years) with a particular group in order to understand their way of life. ...

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