… It refers to the rediscovery by scholars (called humanists) of the writings of the ancient Greeks and Romans (COMPTON'S). In fact, the Renaissance was a period of discovery in many fields, such as new scientific laws, new forms of art and…

… of a monarch or noble. The earliest castles were built from earth and wood. By the 12th century, most castles were built from stone. The stones came from local mines or quarries if possible, but sometimes they had to be carried long distances…

… given by the Nota Bene Contemporary Ensemble on December 6th, 2001, in the LeFrak Concert Hall at Queens College. Michael Lipsey and Hubert S. Howe Jr direct the Ensemble. This concert was different than any concert I've ever seen before. For…

… by the names of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Stuart Sutcliffe, and Pete Best. (George Harrison and Ringo Starr would eventually replace Sutcliffe and Best) The "Beatles" started as just another teenage British rock group, but they slowly worked their…

… Good Content Marking the Times: A study of the political, social and cultural influences on the work of three photographers. Of all the influences on an artist, the effect of the period in which work is produced…

… an overload of every sense at once? Well, live concerts can almost take you there. I went to Lubbock to see a Pearl Jam concert in the fall of 2000, and it was truly a festival of sensory overloads. This memorable two hour experience was thrilling…

… program I am required to write an essay and answer a few questions about myself. To start off, my name is __________ and I am a soldier. Every day in the Army I do two things- train soldiers and take care of soldiers. The first question wants…

… later 19th and 20th centuries. No other artistic style has had as much an impact on 20th century art as expressionism has. Expressionism not only has influenced the art movement, it has influenced other expressive, creative areas such as literature,…

…         Henrik Sejrbo MKT 491 Professor Schroeder         In the 21st century there are many taboos and ways which are considered outside the norm and not commonly accepted by our society. Nan Goldin, photographer, seeks…

… of countless important events in the past and present. It is said to have dominated music for the past 200 years. Throughout history, inventions come along that take art away from princes and give it the people. Unlike the printing press, the piano made…