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In 1408, David was sculpted in Cathedral of Florence as one of the 12 statues of prophets by Donatello, one of the early Italian Sculptors.
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The work was about Giuliano de' Medici (ruler of Florence)'s victory in a tournament.
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The english renaissance is said to have started 1485 when the Wars of roses ended and the Tudor Dynasty took the throne.
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Greensleeves sampleThis is a famous love song in the Renaissance in England. It is the most familiar tune to this day. It can be arranged in many different ways, as long as the singer, male or female, has a sonorous sound it was enjoyed by all.
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Leonardo Davinci starts the painting called Monalisa, which would eventualy turn out to be one of the greatest painting.
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Michelangelo paints 'Creation of Adam' in the Sistine Chapel cieling.
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It is a political treatise.
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It is a narrative primarily depicting a fictional island society and its religious, social and political customs.
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'The Ambassadors', by Hans Holbein is one of the most famous painting during the English Renaissance for its perspective painting and illusion.
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King Henry VIII was most infamous for his six wives, but his reign was actually rather benign and peaceful. He's notable for the separation of church and state, although his actions were because he wasn't allowed to divorce his wife.
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Prominent English Copmoser and Poet born. Some major works include "Songs of Sundance Natures"
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John Marbcek composed "The Booke of Common Praier Noted" which was the first musical setting of English Liturgy
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Although emerged from Northern Italy, the Violin played a crucial role in the musical time period from the Renaissance to this day.
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With the defeat of the Spanish Armada, Britian became the strongest naval power in the world. It brought about great nationalism and inspiration in the people.
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Elizabeth brought prosperity and growth to England despite threats from foreign powers. Her reign in fact is considered one of England's most notable periods, dubbed the Elizabethan or Golden Age.
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The consstruction of Burghley House, considered to be the greatest Elizabethan house, ends in 1564.
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The Recorder (also called flute-a bec) becomes popular in England
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The novel follows the adventures of Alonso Quijano, a hidalgo who reads too many chivalric novels and sets out to revive chivalry under the name of Don Quixote.
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King Lear is a tragedy about the main character who descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. Macbeth is a tragedy about the corroding effects produced when its protagonist, the Scottish lord Macbeth, chooses evil as the way to fulfill his ambition for power
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It is one of the most important piece of English architecture as it is one most grandest of the banqueting house in England. The sponsor of this banqueting hall was King Charles I of England.
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The English Civil Wars involved the fighting between King Charles I's supporters and the Parliament's supporters. The wars established the precedent that the king cannot rule without Parliament's consent.
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His ascension to the throne marked the restoration of the monarchy after the beheading of King Charles I.
