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The Renaissance was an artistic-cultural movement that, from Italy, spread throughout Western Europe from the 15th century. It was the cultural manifestation of a change in the European mentality that went from a theocentric world view, typical of the medieval period, to an anthropocentric one. This change, manifested in the humanist philosophical current, is considered the beginning of the Modern Age.
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E. Name | L. name | Family |
Chinese kiwi | Actinidia chinensis | Actinidiaceae |
Elderberry | Sambucus nigra | Adoxaceae |
Champignon | Agaricus bisporus | Agaricaceae |
Giant puffball | Calvatia gigantea | Agaricaceae |
Parasol mushroom | Macrolepiota procera | Agaricaceae |
Marula | Sclerocarya birrea | Anacardiaceae |
Wild custard apple | Annona senegalensis | Annonaceae |
Betel nut | Areca catechu | Arecaceae |
Salak | Salacca zalacca | Arecaceae |
African fan palm | Borassus aethiopum | Arecaceae |
Doum palm | Hyphaene thebaica | Arecaceae |
Barberry | Berberis vulgaris | Berberidaceae |
Oregon-grape | Mahonia aquifolium | Berberidaceae |
Achiote | Bixa orellana | Bixaceae |
Bay bolete | Boletus badius | Boletaceae |
Porcino | Boletus edulis | Boletaceae |
Sudan teak | Cordia africana | Boraginaceae |
Frankincense | Boswellia papyrifera | Burseraceae |
Safou | Dacryodes edulis | Burseraceae |
Prickly pear | Opuntia |
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Sound is the sensation we experience when sound waves reach our ears. Noise is usually defined as something that sounds bad. The difference between sound and noise is that the wave of a sound is regular and the wave of a noise is irregular. The apparatus used to measure noise is called a sound level meter. The level of noise is measured in decibels (dB). Silence is the absence of sound or noise. Pitch is the quality of sound which makes a distinction between low and high sounds. Duration is the quality which differentiates between long and short sounds. The dynamic intensity is the quality that distinguishes between loud and soft sounds. Timbre is the quality of sound which indicates who or what is producing it. We often use the word soundtrack... Continue reading "Understanding Sound: The Difference Between Sound and Noise" »
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Music between 1730 and 1820
Neo-classicism. 18th Century: The Age of Enlightenment. Music started to get closer to private houses and public concerts.
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Few medieval instruments have been preserved. However, manuscripts, literature, and cathedral sculptures provide insights into their construction and usage.
Baroque music was typically performed by an orchestra based on string instruments, often supplemented by wind instruments and timpani.
The violin family replaced the viola da gamba family. Sound is produced by rubbing the strings with a bow, classifying them as bowed string instruments. A typical string quartet consisted of two violins. Stradivarius is the surname of a renowned Italian luthier who crafted highly prized and refined violins.
The harpsichord, with one or two keyboards, played a central role in basso
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1 Two events mark the beginning and the end of baroque music: the premiere of the
opera“Orpheus” by Claudio Monteverdi (1607) and the death of Johann Sebastian Bach
(1750).
2 The basso continuo is a technique of composition of the Baroque period. By using
this technique, the composer creates the bass voice that constitutes the harmonic support
of the work. This bass voice is mainly formed by a series of chords of which the composer
only writes the lowest note.
3 At the end of the 16th century a group of intellectuals and humanists constituted a
cultural gathering in the city of Florence known as the Camerata Florentina. In these
meetings, there was a long and tended talk about issues related to art, literature and
music. Some of the members... Continue reading "Baroque Music: From Monteverdi to Bach and the Birth of Opera" »
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Our voice is produced through a fascinating interplay of various parts of the body, known as the vocal apparatus. This process involves three key stages:
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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) produced few works, but of very high quality. His major technical contribution was the sfumato technique, applied in works such as The Last Supper and Mona Lisa.
Michelangelo (1475-1564) displayed special interest in nudes, movement, variety of poses, drawing, and the depiction of volume. His main work was the series of frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
Raphael (1483-1520) achieved great perfection in drawing, color, and composition. His principal work was The School of Athens.
The Baroque arose during the 17th century in response to papal patronage in Rome and spread across the rest of Europe. Artists continued the artistic traditions of the Renaissance.... Continue reading "Renaissance and Baroque Art: Masters and Masterpieces" »
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The Sydney Opera House is a modern building located in Sydney, New South Wales. It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings.
The Sydney Opera House was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon. It was inaugurated on 20 October 1973. The building is an expressionist construction with a radically innovative design, consisting of a series of large prefabricated shells that form the roofs of the structure. The walls are made of brick and concrete. The theatre consists of rooms where people can enjoy several performance venues, including a concert hall, drama and studio theatre, and a Utzon room.
In my opinion, although I have never been there, enjoying the surroundings of the
... Continue reading "The Sydney Opera House: A Modern Icon of Architecture and Culture" »