Introduction During the 17th century, artists really tried to manipulate their viewer by using new techniques and controversial themes.� The three artists that really excelled in manipulating their audiences were Caravaggio, Bernini, and Borromini. Caravaggio (1571-1610) Caravaggio used realism to convey a new dimension of the subjects that he painted. Like Titian, he painted directly […]
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Toledo, Spain is a beautiful, historic city just south of Madrid, the capital of Spain. This city is truly a “must see” for a full day trip, or, better yet, two days with one overnight stay. Toledo sits on a high hill and has wonderful views. It is surrounded by a river, the Tagus, windy […]
In Japan there are two major forms of theater, nô and kabuki. The nô theater (nô means “accomplishment”) arose in the 14th century largely at the hands of the dramatist Zeami for the entertainment of court society, and it has remained unchanged since the 17th century. The same is true of the kabuki theater, which […]
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The resilient city of Skopje, capital of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, has seen its share of triumph and disaster since ancient times. Ruled by Romans, Ottomans, and the Yugoslav conglomerate before Macedonia’s independence, Skopje has taken a beating and continues to come back for more, making it a rich tourist destination with numerous […]
Imaginary numbers, just as they are complex, are also complex principles. Although the Italian Renaissance mathematician Gerolamo Cardano is credited with the first recognition of the existence of imaginary numbers in his book Ars Magna published in 1545, it is a matter of some controversy. Niccolo Fontana Tartaglia shared some of the information in the […]