Impressionism is a style of art that originated in with a group of Paris-based artists in the 19th century. It received its name a painting by Claude Monet, painted in France in 1872, titled Impression, Sunrise. The subject matter included ordinary elements of the human experience. They were able to capture the essence of ordinary […]
During the eighteenth century, there was a rise in the availability of money. This boom in the economy allowed for the rise of the middle class. With the abundance of disposable income, the middle class was able to afford bigger homes, nicer clothes, and better food. They also longed for the luxuries of the […]
Antonio Vivaldi is recognized as one of greatest composer of the Baroque Era. He was born in Venice on March 4, 1678. Aside from being a composer, Vivaldi was also a priest and an educator. He was given the nickname “Red Priest” due to his red hair. A year after his ordination in 1703, Vivaldi […]
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