This was commissioned by Palla Strozzi for his family burial chapel. The Adoration of the Magi marks the moment when the infant Christ was first shown to the Gentiles. The theme and the garments of the Magi were appropriate to a sacristy where the clergy dressed themselves and prepared for saying the Mass, during which Christ becomes manifest in the Eucharist on the altar. The frame recalls earlier Gothic examples but the forms are now unified by an exuberant vitality, combined with greater depth and naturalism. The left and right gables feature roundels of the Annunciation, while in the central gable a youthful God blesses the scene; and the prophets recline in the spandrels. In the predella, the Nativity, the Flight into Egypt, and the Presentation in the Temple appear almost as one continuous strip. Three small scenes in the arges of the main panel narrate moments in the journey of the Magi to Bethlehem. In the left arch the Magi gaze at the star, in the center the kings ride up on a road toward Jerusalem, and on the right they are about to enter the town of Bethlehem. The cave is evident, along with ox, ass, and manger, and the modest family. The oldest Magus prostrates himself before the Jesus with his own crown on the ground; the second kneels and lifts his crown; the youngest waits his turn. Attendants crowd the space along with animals.…
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Social tensions among US society from 1919-1941 came about due to immigration restrictions, racial conflict, and anti-communism. In the early 1920s Americans living in the rural areas, approximately 50% of the total population) were persistent in maintaining a capitalist democracy based on Anglo-Saxon culture. White Anglo-Saxon Americans became alarmed at the increasing level of foreign immigrants arriving by the 20th century. These White Anglos saw themselves as ‘Real Americans’. As the United States slowly adjusted from being predominately rural to a more urban society, also helped create tension through US society in 1919 – 1941. Overall, US society from 1919 – 1941 had a significant amount of tension in different areas of society due to religious, racial, political and social issues of the time creating tension within US society.…
6 Are Texas well informed about government and elected officials? Do they trust government? 4…
In the early 20th century there were a variety of changes throughout American society. These changes were brought about by the election of the Republican Party and the conservative policies that they implemented throughout the 1920’s. Changes and reforms occurred throughout society but mainly in the areas of, prohibition and crime, immigration restrictions, religious fundamentalism, racial conflict, anti communism and anti unionism. The changes in these areas moved American society towards “normalcy” and conservatism, it was also a period of allusion, conflict and corruption.…
1. What is a market economy? (0.5 points) An economy that relies chiefly on market forces to allocate goods and resources and to determine prices.…
Throughout documented United States history, immense changes in social, political, and economic establishments have been brought about by perplexing people or conditions. Often, these changes mark a turning point in the progress of civilization as new ideas are formed, new governments raised, or new discoveries put to use in the interest of progress. Whether these pivotal moments in history may be triggered due to a single nonconforming individual or a vast, radical multitude, each turning point has explicit influences and outcomes which shaped America for years to follow. Every important decision has two key dimensions. The first is the outcome in the immediate case, and the second is as a precedent for future development. When calculating the most substantial turning points of something as expansive as an entire country one must discern not merely the immediate effects, but the long-term consequences as well. Throughout the duration of this essay I will briefly analyze what is perceived to be the most imperative turning points in American history politically, socially, culturally, and economically on, not simply an immediate premise, but also on an enduring scale.…
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Beginning in the early 1920’s, America found itself in a frenzy of revolutionary movements that would shift the everyday lives of American citizens and pave the way to the modern era. A struggle between old ideas of conservatism and new liberal movements surfaced during the “roaring twenties”. The new movements that began rearing their heads during this time period consisted of liberal political ideas, the advancements of rights for the common man and woman, and reforms to our social culture.…
The history of the United States plays a huge role in how the nation, as well as the world, is today. Politics, social, and economic factors led our country to where it is now. The following paragraphs will explain how each of these factors has helped shape the world by covering the most important events from each decade beginning in 1950 and continuing until 2000. The topics covered will include the Civil Rights Movement, the Space Race, Vietnam War, recession (including the gap between wealthy and poor), and the country’s economic comeback. I will conclude this paper with how I believe the United States will change over the following decade.…
Alvin York started off as an average man who loved to hunt and use guns and ended up using those skills for something else. Alvin York ended up with a Congressional Medal of Honor because of his skills with weapons. Alvin York was a kind and decent man who never planned to serve in World War I, but his life changed when he was drafted.…
References: Brinkley, A. (2012). American History (14th ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection database.…
The United States from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s was a place ripe with opportunity for reform and advancement. With a largely diverse, young population, booming industry, and new open minded leaders the United States was practically set for reform. Issues such as Women’s Suffrage, immigration, corruption, and monopolies rose to prominence in this period after years of being swept under the carpet.…
Over the course of the twentieth century, the United States has progressed tremendously from the late 1890s to the present day due to various U.S political reformers that have sought out to use the powers of federal government to resolve both social and economical issues that have affected the people. Throughout the span of time, there were three critical time periods that revolutionize the country starting from the Progressive era followed by the New Deal and the Great Society.…
Like the earthquake ripples, which can be felt hundreds of miles away, events in our American history can have lasting effecting that springs to life yet again a new generation. What one Era or generation leaves behind the next must clean up and attempt to rebuild. An example of this would be the Progressive Era leading into the Great Depression. The Progressive Era wasn’t all bad; however some key events unfortunately lead to what we know today as, The Great Depression. As you read further, I will discuss the key turning points in the Progressive Era, as well as explain its impact on American’s current society. I will also, describe some of the legislation in (Roosevelt-Taft-Wilson) progressive era years that have influenced the conduct of business to this day, as well as explain the role that the Spanish-American War played in America’s development of an empire, and to conclude I will explain the way in which the boom and bust of the “Roaring Twenties” followed by the Great Depression affected the federal government’s involvement in the national economy.…