The Contrast of the Heian-Era Courtier and the Kamakura Samurai April 29‚ 2011 The Contrast of the Heian-Era Courtier and the Kamakura Samurai The major periods that shaped Japan’s history and future were the Heian-era of Aristocracy and the Kamakura period of Samurai. The Heian-era and the Kamakura period are interesting because of their differences in social structure‚ tradition‚ and culture. In the Heian era‚ the aristocrat’s social class was sought by many because of their social and cultural
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antiquity. Displaying and analyzing their various works of literature can define these characteristics in more detail. Humanism is a group of perspectives centered around humans and their values‚ capabilities‚ and worth. Machiavelli‚ Mirandola‚ and Castiglione were all humanist teachers. In Mirandola’s book Oration on the Dignity of Man he says ”…since we have been born into this condition of being what we choose to be --- that we ought to be sure [that we are] above all else…” later he continues that
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1. Compare and contrast Medieval Europe with Medieval Japan using examples from three levels of society. • The feudal system of Japan and the feudal system of Europe shared similar structures and values. • The two feudal systems differed in many ways. These differences can be seen in the areas of religion‚ literature‚ and the role of women. • The impact of both Japanese and European feudalism is still felt today. ESSENTIAL QUESTION What similarities did the feudal societies in Europe and Japan
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but not all. Reflecting on the argument of Castiglione in The Courtier‚ there are several traits of an individual that are similar to what is perceived today as well-rounded characteristics. However‚ the similarity or difference evident is due to changes in the current situations and activities‚ age‚ gender‚ location and with respect to culture. Characteristics of a Well-Rounded Person "I’uomo universal" According to Castiglione in The Courtier A noble and dignified man should possess certain
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Coleman Dr. Andrew N Allphin Humanities 111 12/2/2012 Baldassare Castiglione wrote The Book of the Courtier between the years 1507 to 1518. Baldassare was inspired to write the book from debates and conversations that occurred during the eleven years that he spent at the court Urbino‚ while he was part of the Duke’s Court. “This book changed the Renaissance greatly in many ways such as the behaviour expectations of the courtier and what his wife should do to help her husband” (Matt). “Translated
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this were Castiglione‚ Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini‚ and John Amos Comenius. Castiglione wrote a book to the courtiers describing how a courtier should behave. This book‚ The Courtier‚ was used by upper class for three hundred years to teach their kids about manners and behaviors. Castiglione suggests that a courtier should be well-rounded in his studies and be “passably learned in the humanities‚ in the Latin poets‚ orators and historians” (Doc. 3). Compared to a lower class male‚ Castiglione believes
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being “gentleman” or a “lady” in today’s society is an outdated notion‚ but others may disagree. (1) Briefly summarize the main characteristics of a well-rounded person‚ “l’u omo universal‚” referring to specific sections within the excerpt from The Courtier which identifies these characteristics. (2) Create a “survey” based on the identified characteristics and “ poll” at least ten people to find out whether or not the characteristics are relevant for a “gentleman” or “lady” of today. (3) Tabulate and
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Alyssa Hixon HI101-3 2 December 2010 Essay #2 The Renaissance Man vs. The Renaissance Woman The Renaissance‚ meaning “rebirth‚” was a cultural movement in which emphasis was placed on learning and life in general. New ideas in the fields of literature‚ philosophy‚ art‚ politics‚ science‚ and religion became prevalent; as did the search for realistic views of human life through art. Beginning in Italy‚ this new attitude towards education and life slowly made its way around Europe. Another
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During the 16th century Renaissance‚ the country of Italy was reintroduced to the importance of the liberal arts: language‚ literature‚ philosophy‚ and history. It was a period of rebirth and light for a country once consumed by darkness during the time known as the Middle Ages. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 brought into Italy an influx of Byzantine scholars that sparked a refocus on such liberal studies and humanities that restructured the general governance of Italy for centuries to come
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following cities? a. Athens b. Rome c. Florence d. Pisa Answer: c 2. Cultural and political leadership for the early Renaissance was under the auspices of which of the following families? a. the Lombards b. the Medici c. the Visconti d. the Castiglione Answer: b 3. Which of the following events caused a climate of intellectual skepticism in middle-class men and women of the era? a. the Black Death b. the Hundred Years’ War c. the Great Schism of the Catholic Church d. None of these answers
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