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Vasco da Gama, 2001.
Portuguese explorer's 15th Century mission to discover sea route to India to establish trade.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, £ 20.95
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"Vasco da Gama (1469-1524) was a Portuguese warrior and navigator who was sent by his king, Manoel I, to discover the sea route to India that the kingdom had already spent several decades trying to find. Da Gama set sail in July 1497 and finally arrived at the Indian city of Calicut in May 1498. The document studied here is an excerpt from da Gama's journal of his trip; a portion that recounts the Portuguese explorers' arrival at Calicut and the events of their first week when they met the Hindu ruler of the region and began to raise the question of Portugal's participation in the lucrative spice trade.
Following the mission that is described, in part, in this document ,the Portuguese faced great difficulty in finding a way into the trade system of the Indian Ocean region. They were desperate to do so since it was a means of circumventing the ..."
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Leonardo Da Vinci, 2007.
This paper describes the life of Leonardo Da Vinci including two of his masterpieces: 'Mona Lisa' and 'The Last Supper'.
785 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 14.95
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This paper explains that recent evidence suggests that Renaissance artist Leonardo Da Vinci, born in Vinci, Italy in 1452, was the son of a Middle Eastern slave named Caterina and his biological father, Ser Piero Da Vinci, with whom he lived in Florence. The author points out that Da Vinci was very successful in art as well as the fields of science, engineering, anatomy and inventing. The paper relates that Renaissance art did not take its roots from Romanesque and Byzantine traditions as Gothic art did but rather came out of the new and evolving civilization of this era. The author concludes that Leonardo Da Vinci ranks at the top of the list of influential artists of all time.
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"Leonardo's second most famous work was 'The Last Supper'. This painting was begun in 1495 when Ludovico I Moro commissioned Da Vinci to paint the refectory wall of the Santa Maria Delle Grazie in Milan. This wall was located in the dining hall adjacent to the church and Leonardo decided to paint the very moment in which Christ announced that there was a traitor in their midst while they ate supper. Through his masterful brush, he managed to capture the personal reactions of each of the twelve disciples through their movements and facial expressions."
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Role of the Viola Da Gamba as a Solo Instrument, 2006.
How the Viola Da Gamba contributed to music in the sixteenth century and its continued impact on music today.
1,912 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 13 sources, APA, £ 31.95
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This paper describes the popularity of the Viola Da Gamba as a solo musical instrument in the sixteenth century, its common role in the choral and ensemble music during the renaissance period of the sixteenth century, and its impact on various cultures of the sixteenth century as well as its contribution to music today.
I. Introduction
Topic statement
II. Terms, Structure, and Origins
III. Viola Da Gamba as a Solo Instrument
IV. Decline of the Viola Da Gamba
V. Conclusion
VI. Bibliography
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"The viola da gamba, a member of the viol family, first appeared in Europe during the late fifteenth century. Its popularity soared during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and it became one of the one most popular instruments of the time. Primarily heard in ensemble or concert music, the instrument was a favorite of the courts of England, as well as throughout the rest of Europe. However, while the instrument was a beloved choice when blended with other instruments at the time, perhaps the most vital role of the viola da gamba was as a solo instrument in the sixteenth century."
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Benedita da Silva, 2004.
A biography of the life and work of the African-Brazilian social rights activist, Benedita da Silva.
3,421 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 13 sources, APA, £ 50.95
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This paper charts the life of Benedita da Silva from her childhood of extreme poverty to her position as Vice-Governor for her state in 1998. It examines how Da Silva opened the door for Afro-Brazilians and women into the political system of Brazil and brought hope for a brighter future to an entire generation of children on the streets. It also shows how, through her social activism and political offices, da Silva has been focused on her goal of helping those in need and has not strayed from that goal even when faced with harsh opposition.
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"Benedita da Silva, an Afro-Brazilian female, was born and raised in Morro Chapeu Mangueira, one of the infamous favelas of Rio de Janeiro. This slum had a high mortality rate among its squatter residences, and da Silva's family was not excluded from this tragic aspect of life. Da Silva's family had 13 children to clothe and feed, and although they had a very loving a dedicated mother, only eight of her siblings survived to adulthood. Da Silva's father was also dedicated to the family, and he worked incredibly hard every day of the week as a construction worker, but even that could not provide enough to support his large family. So, "even as a child, [da Silva] shined shoes, sewed and sold fruits and candy" (4), establishing a strong work ethic in her early in life."
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"Leonardo da Vinci", 2006.
A book report of "Leonardo da Vinci" by Peter Hohenstatt.
1,103 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 19.95
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This paper looks at the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) through the book "Leonardo da Vinci" by Peter Hohenstatt. It looks at how chapter by chapter, we are shown how Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest painters living and working during the Renaissance Period and how he also was a draftsman, sculptor, architect, engineer and natural scientist.
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"The book itself is divided into seven sections--first, the author explores how da Vinci became a legend, not only in his own time but also in the present day. He then traces the beginnings of da Vinci's artistic career in Florence, Italy, while under the mentorship of the De Medici (1469 to 1481). This is followed by da Vinci's artistic breakthrough in the Milan of the Sforzas (1481 to 1499); his commissions within the Republic of Florence (1500 to 1506), da Vinci's experiences in occupied Milan and with Pope Leo X in Rome (1506 to 1517), and lastly, his final years in Amboise (1517 to 1519). The author also includes a section on how the art of painting evolved during da Vinci's lifetime and how it became a true science, blending art with technology."
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Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Vroom, 2004.
A comparative analysis of the art of Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo to that of Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom.
1,703 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper looks at how the work of Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti expressed the Renaissance ideals that are now seen as inspired genius and the universal man. In comparison, it explores how the realism of Dutch art, such as that expressed in Vroom's "Sea Battle", is very different from works rendered during the High Renaissance, due mostly to the complete absence of religious iconography. It discusses how the greatest difference lies in the fact that Vroom's painting reflects future artistic movement toward realism that would culminate with the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the early to mid 1700s, a time when the works of Da Vinci and Michelangelo would be viewed as remnants of a past age filled with idealism and the constraints of religious temperament.
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"One of his greatest artistic accomplishments lies in the refectory of the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy, namely The Last Supper which is considered by many as his most impressive work. This painting is the first great figure composition of the High Renaissance and is definitely the greatest interpretation of its themes. Christ and the twelve apostles are seated in a simple, spacious room at a long table set parallel to the plane of the picture. The highly dramatic action of the painting is made still more emphatic by the placement of the group in the austere, quiet setting. Christ, with his hands outstretched, appears to be confirming that one of his apostles will betray him which causes a wave of intense excitement among the group as each one asks himself and his comrades which one will be the culprit."
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Michelangelo and Da Vinci, 2006.
A review of Michelangelo Buonarroti's sculpture, "David" and Leonardo Da Vinci's painting, the "Mona Lisa".
943 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 17.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the art of Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci. Specifically, it focuses on Michelangelo's sculpture "David", and Da Vinci's painting the "Mona Lisa". According to the paper, studying these two masterpieces can give a true understanding of artistic components and great technique.
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"It is clear by the time Michelangelo created this work (from 1501 to 1504) he had honed his craft. The piece is extremely well crafted, showing a good understanding of the human form and physique. David is an ideal man, with a pleasing form, just the right amount of musculature, and kind, youthful features. Michelangelo is adept at communicating his ideas through his work, and David is no exception. The figure exudes strength, but youthful insecurity as well, along with grace and natural beauty. As one art critic notes, "The result looks natural, a unified pose rather than an accumulation of observed details. It is, however, an artifact, a simulation of nature" (Hibbard, 1985, p. 56). Michelangelo's work is just as memorable as Da Vinci's is, because both men combine many artistic elements in their works to make them seem real and alive to the viewer. "
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Da Vinci as Engineer, 2006.
This paper discusses Leonardo Da Vinci as an engineer and looks at his technique, style and designs.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, £ 41.95
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This paper briefly explores Da Vinci's technique and style and emphasizes how his work reflects someone who understands and appreciates fundamental laws of physics and mathematics even if he could not express them in the form of mathematical models. To conclude, this paper reviews the techniques, style and some of the key designs in the work of Leonardo da Vinci the engineer. The paper properly notes how Leonardo's preferred technique as an engineer was to engage in modeling and in constant test and evaluation.
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"Leonardo Da Vinci's great works as an engineer and his ability to illuminate new pathways of knowledge are well-known even by people largely unfamiliar with his work. However, fewer people are aware of his peculiar technique as an engineer and his idiosyncratic style - even if they are familiar with his various designs."
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Leonardo Da Vinci: Humanist and Anatomy Pioneer, 2003.
An overall look at Da Vinci's brilliant work during the humanistic period in Europe, which introduced the study of anatomy and functions of the human body.
818 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 15.95
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This paper provides a look at Da Vinci's humanistic work during the late Middle Ages in Europe that brought the study of anatomy into existence. Though outlawed by the Catholic Church, dissection gave Da Vinci the ability to sketch the human body inside and out.
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"During the Renaissance, a movement towards humanism brought anatomy from nonexistence to theory to science. Leonardo Da Vinci was a humanist who was a part of the scientific revolution during the 15th and 16th centuries and studied medicine, in addition to mathematics, physics, art, etc. When the shift to realism became important in art, anatomy and the study of the physical body was immensely important to artists in Europe. Da Vinci rebelled against the church to take the first step in portraying the body as how it is, which is important to humanism because it focuses on the physical human body."
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Leonardo Da Vinci, 2006.
A look at the life, talents and career of Leonardo Da Vinci.
2,356 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper begins with a brief biographical sketch of famous artist, engineer and inventor, Leonardo Da Vinci and then takes a more in-depth look at his career. The paper separates Da Vinci's career between his art and his inventions in an effort to give a wider perspective of the man, his mind, and the times in which he lived and worked.
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"Leonardo da Vinci was born in Vinci, Tuscany, the illegitimate son of a prominent notary of Florence, in 1452. While we immediate think of "The Mona Lisa" as his most outstanding work, de Vinci, from an early age, revolutionized the art of painting as well as drawing, but renowned as he is as an outstanding painter, it is as engineer and designer and inventor that the people of his time were to honor and respect him the most. There were, at this time, a number of fine painters, but few who could provide insight on canvas, and develop and design buildings and create innovative structures as he could."
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Mozart and da Ponte, 2002.
A discussion of the collaboration of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with librettist Lorenzo da Ponte.
1,421 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper provides a brief biography of the lives of the composer composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the librettist Lorenzo da Ponte. It examines how da Ponte composed for Mozart the librettos of the operas "The Marriage of Figaro", "Don Giovanni" and "Cosi Fan Tutte" and analyzes how most of their work has the reoccurring theme of class conflict. It looks at how in "Don Giovanni," there is clearly a delineation of social classes whereas "The Marriage of Figaro" portrays aristocracy as a decadent, lustful, useless class.
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"Their next collaboration was "Don Giovanni," which appeared in 1787, and followed by Cosi fan tutte, in 1790. It premiered at the National Theater in Prague. Based on the legends of Don Juan, it is set in mid-17th century Seville and uses the folklore surrounding Don Juan to create a story full of social conflict. According to Critic Ernest Newman, Don Giovanni, "crystallized into a working formula for opera purposes -- the hero-villain and his rascally buffoon of a servant; a dignified victim of Don Juan's sensuality, her aristocratic lover; a lady of somewhat lower social rank, who had been previously seduced and deserted by Juan; a group of peasants with a bride and bridegroom; and, of course, a murdered father , who reappears as the avenging instrument of heaven in the form of a statue in the final scene" (Quoted in Ardoin)."
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"The World of Leonardo da Vinci", 2005.
An examination of Ivor B. Hart's book, "The World of Leonardo da Vinci: Man of Science, Engineer and Dreamer of Flight."
941 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 17.95
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This is a brief book review of Hart's book about the man behind the artist, Leonardo da Vinci. The paper explains that da Vinci had several other interests besides art work; he was a scientist, he managed to dream up methods of flight, and was also enthralled by engineering.
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"Leonardo's work as a scientist is too well known, nowadays, to say that reading Hart's book for a contemporary student of the period fundamentally shakes his or her conceptions of Leonardo as an artist alone. However, rather than merely reinforcing the image of Leonardo as a quintessential master of all the disciplines, the reader emerges with a more balanced perspective of the Renaissance integration of science, theology, and art in the mind of Leonardo-an integration that in today's highly specialized times seems enviable."
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The man behind the Mona Lisa: Leonardo Da Vinci, 2002.
A study of the life and works of Leonardo Da Vinci.
720 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 13.95
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The paper outlines a short biography of Leonardo Da Vinci. The paper portrays some of his works and describes the time period in which he lived. The paper describes Leonardo Da Vinci the man, and his contributions to art, science and humanity.
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"Leonardo Da Vinci is one of the greatest and most ingenious men that history has produced. His contributions to art, science, and humanity are still among the most important that a single man has put forth. Da Vinci, born on April 15, 1452, is credited with being a master painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist."
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Leonardo Da Vinci, 2002.
An biographical analysis of the life and works of Leonardo Da Vinci.
1,518 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, £ 26.95
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This paper provides a historical background of Leonardo Da Vinci. The writer discusses his beginnings as a famous artist and provides an analysis of his most famous painting, the Mona Lisa. The paper also describes in brief, some of Da Vinci's other works.
Introduction
The Early Years
Apprenticeship
Leonardo, the Painter
Last Years in France
Analysis of Leonardo's Artwork
Works Cited
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"The Italian philosopher, engineer, architect, mathematician, draftsman, sculptor, and painter - Leonardo Da Vinci - was a man greatly beyond his era. His intellect, conceivably more than that of any other contemporary personality, characterized the revitalization of humanist ideals. Leonardo's personal writings uncover a character of logical inquiry and mechanized creativity that was well advanced for his period of time (Richter, 1970). Leonardo's Last Supper (1495-97) and Mona Lisa (1503-06) are counted in the company of the world's most extensively famous and inspirational artworks of the Renaissance era. He was one of those unique masterminds the likes whereof the world has not witnessed again."
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