The document compares and contrasts medieval and Renaissance art through examples of paintings from each period. [1] Medieval art is characterized by disproportionate figures, lack of perspective, identical faces, flat two-dimensional style, and religious themes. [2] Renaissance art revived Greek and Roman styles through more realistic proportions, use of linear perspective, common secular themes, and new painting techniques. [3] Specific works discussed include Giotto's Madonna Enthroned from the transition between the periods and Da Vinci's Mona Lisa from the Renaissance.
The document provides an overview of ancient Greek civilization. It discusses how the geography of Greece, with its mountains and many harbors, influenced the development of independent city-states. It also summarizes major aspects of Greek culture like the Minoans and Mycenaeans, the legacy of Greek architecture and democracy, and the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars that contributed to Greece's decline and allowed Macedonia to rise.
The document compares and contrasts medieval and Renaissance art through examples of paintings from each period. [1] Medieval art is characterized by disproportionate figures, lack of perspective, identical faces, flat two-dimensional style, and religious themes. [2] Renaissance art revived Greek and Roman styles through more realistic proportions, use of linear perspective, common secular themes, and new painting techniques. [3] Specific works discussed include Giotto's Madonna Enthroned from the transition between the periods and Da Vinci's Mona Lisa from the Renaissance.
The document provides an overview of ancient Greek civilization. It discusses how the geography of Greece, with its mountains and many harbors, influenced the development of independent city-states. It also summarizes major aspects of Greek culture like the Minoans and Mycenaeans, the legacy of Greek architecture and democracy, and the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars that contributed to Greece's decline and allowed Macedonia to rise.
The document displays a game show board for "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" with 15 questions and prize amounts ranging from $100 to $1 million. It provides Renaissance-era related trivia questions with multiple choice answers for a player to select from to climb the money ladder.
This document discusses absolutism and enlightened rulers. It defines an absolute monarch as having unlimited power and controlling all aspects of society, only answering to God. An enlightened despot considered reforms to create efficient societies without losing their own power. Absolutism centered on the divine right of kings, conflicting with thinkers of the Enlightenment like those discussed in the Social Contract Theory.
This document provides an overview of ancient Greek civilization, including key events and influences. It discusses the geography of Greece and how it impacted culture. The rise and fall of the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations is examined. Important figures like Homer and events like the Persian Wars and Peloponnesian War are summarized. The document also briefly explores Greek influences like democracy, theater, and architecture that have endured as part of its legacy.
The document provides the rules and categories for a Jeopardy-style game being played by 7 teams. The game consists of 5 categories with 5 questions each, for a total of 25 questions. Teams take turns selecting a question and responding in question form within 10 seconds for regular questions or 5 seconds if the prior team missed. Daily Double questions allow teams to designate point values. The winning team receives points equal to the number of teams, with other teams receiving lower point values based on their ranking.
The document provides instructions for creating a thesis statement from a question prompt. It explains that you should first read the question prompt and convert it into a firm statement. This converted statement then serves as the basis for your thesis. It provides examples of changing questions into statements that could be used for a thesis, such as changing "Do you like vanilla ice cream?" into potential thesis statements about reasons for liking or disliking vanilla ice cream.
The document expresses a longing to be somewhere else. It hints at a desire to escape from current circumstances and find peace or happiness elsewhere. In just a single line, it conveys a sense of yearning for a better place.
The Age of Enlightenment was a period in 18th century Europe when many writers and thinkers began questioning established beliefs like the authority of kings and the Church in favor of reason and scientific proof. During this time, the idea developed that everyone was of equal value and had equal rights.
The document discusses the Scientific Revolution and key figures like Copernicus. It explains that the Renaissance and Reformation caused people to question established ideas, like the geocentric view that the Earth is the center of the universe. Copernicus put forth a heliocentric theory that the Earth and planets instead revolve around the sun, contradicting the dominant geocentric theory of his time. The document prompts writing a letter as if from the 1500s responding to Copernicus's controversial book challenging established astronomy.
The document summarizes key differences between medieval and Renaissance art, including disproportionate figures with unrealistic faces in medieval art compared to more realistic proportions and perspective in Renaissance works. It provides examples of medieval art like Madonna Enthroned by Cimabue and transition works by Giotto that began incorporating 3D perspective. Examples of Renaissance art mentioned include Botticelli's Adoration of the Magi, Mantegna's Dead Christ, and works by Raphael, Da Vinci, and Michelangelo.
Martin Luther posted 95 theses criticizing the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences and doctrine of salvation by faith and works in 1517. This sparked the Protestant Reformation by challenging the Pope's authority and corruption. Luther's ideas spread widely through the new printing press, gaining support and leading to the founding of new Christian churches not under papal authority.
The Renaissance was a period between 1300-1600 CE in Europe where interest in classical culture led to changes in art, learning, and views of the world. This represented a rebirth of intellectual growth as artists, scientists, and writers made advances in their fields that shaped history. Key developments included new techniques and subjects in art and architecture, innovations in navigation, and significant scientific/technological progress.
The document describes a game of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire featuring questions about the Silk Road, Confucianism, and Marco Polo. It shows the progression of the game through multiple choice questions with decreasing dollar amounts until the player wins $1 million by correctly answering a final question about the approximate time the Silk Road was first introduced.
The document discusses the art of Arabic calligraphy and its origins and development. It began as a way to glorify the words of the Quran and developed into an art form after the rise of Islam. Calligraphy is used for artistic decoration, spiritual activities, and to beautify religious texts. Styles include tughra signatures used by Ottoman sultans and pictorial calligraphy where words are arranged into shapes. Examples of calligraphy art are shown decorating mosques and historical sites.
The document provides a summary of parallel events in ancient Greece and Rome from 509 BC to 476 AD, with a focus on the rise of Christianity in Rome. It describes how Rome began as a small city-state located in central Italy and gradually expanded its power across the Italian peninsula and beyond. Key events included the establishment of the Roman Republic in 509 BC and the Punic Wars against Carthage from 264-146 BC, which extended Rome's power from Spain to Egypt. The rise of Christianity is also discussed, noting that Christians were initially tolerated but later intermittently persecuted from Nero's reign until being granted toleration by Constantine.
The document provides a summary of parallel events in ancient Greece and Rome from 509 BC to 476 AD, with a focus on the rise of Christianity in Rome. It describes how Rome began as a small city-state located in central Italy and gradually expanded its power across the Italian peninsula and beyond. Key events included the establishment of the Roman Republic in 509 BC and the Punic Wars against Carthage from 264-146 BC, which extended Rome's power from Spain to Egypt. The rise of Christianity is also discussed, noting that Christians were initially tolerated but later intermittently persecuted from Nero's reign until being granted toleration by Constantine.
This document contains the rules and categories for a Jeopardy-style game being used to review material for an upcoming test. It outlines the game structure, which consists of 5 categories with 5 questions each, and rules for team participation, response timing, scoring, and behavior. The game aims to provide a fun way for students to review key information and concepts in a competitive format where correct answers earn points added to their test grade.