Symbols And Symbols Of Icons

Symbols And Symbols Of Icons
Iconography is the traditional or conventional images or symbols associated with a subject and especially a religious or legendary subject
(Iconography). Icons are used in all religions to represent and commemorate religious figures and symbols that are held with great honor within the
religion. Icons are used to represent some sacred personage, such as a saint or an angel or Christ (The Definition of Icons). Icons are typically
written on wood and honored as sacred (Goldammer). Not only is the writing itself seen as sacred but the whole practice of creating these icons is a
religious event. There are three main types of religious icons: portrait icons, group icons, and landscape icons referring the the objects in the writings.
There are rules associated with iconography that have to be followed in order for the image to be viewed as an icon. Before the artist starts writing the
icon, they are supposed to fast and pray so that they are in a clear, undisturbed state of mind. The artist needs to quiet one's spirit, which is done
through the praying and fasting. The quieting one's spirit is a way to open up and let God in so he can do the work. The artist is instructed not to
sign the writing as it is supposed to come from God therefore, there is no credit that needs to be given. Another rule is that icons are referred to as
"written" instead of "painted" or "drawn". Describing them as "written" emphasizes the important spiritual role that these icons possess.
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Summary Of Paolo De Matteis'sThe Adoration Of The Shepherds
Paolo de Matteis's esteemed work The Adoration of the Shepherds is a large painting, depicting a classic Christian Nativity scene, that is displayed in
the Dallas Museum of Art. In the piece, a dozen or so individuals surround the newborn Christ and his parents, gazing at him in admiration and paying
him homage while animals look serenely on and angels assemble around the heads of the Holy Family. The artist employs several classic artistic
elements in his painting, such as line, light, color, and shape, to draw the viewer's focus directly to his intended point of emphasis, the infant Jesus.
One of the most effective principles Paolo de Matteis uses in this painting is his use of lines and invisible lines to direct the viewer's attention to the
child in his mother's arms. The shepherds and their animals, the VirginMary, and Saint Joseph are all instances of invisible lines in this painting, as
their outstretched hands and lines of vision are all pointing to the baby Jesus. For example, the three women and the child kneeling to the bottom right
side of the manger are all staring or pointing to the upper left, toward Jesus. Moving to the upper right corner of the painting, the ox and the donkey are
directing their gaze to the bottom left, once again at Jesus. The two men to the right of the animals also point in that direction. In the top and center,
Mary and Joseph watch their child, creating yet another invisible line pointing toward the point of emphasis, while the angels

In The Bleak Midwinter Poem Analysis
Poetry Explication: In the Bleak Midwinter
In several societies, the season of winter elicits sentiment of frost and coolness, with the time of year also associated with finding personal warmth out
of the physical coolness of the season, usually through certain social gatherings rooted in religion. In Christianity, Jesus Christ was born at the
beginning of winter, with his birth celebrated on Christmas Day. The poem In the Bleak Midwinter, written by Christina Rossetti, celebrates this very
birth from the eyes of one of Jesus's first followers; a fictional, penniless witness. This poem dramatizes the conflict between society and Christ's
welcome on earth, with this speaker exploring the themes of their relationship with God, maternity, values, and worship through contrasting diction,
comparative language, imagery, and allusion in order to tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ
Rossetti opens the poem through developing the exigence of the setting, a cold and barren landscape in the midwinter. The winds "moan" and are
"frosty", while the ground is as "hard as iron" and the water solidified into ice, "like a stone" (1–2). Additionally, the repetition of snow falling when
the speaker mentions "snow on snow, snow on snow" (3) signals towards the overabundance of snow, indicating the severity of the landscape's
condition. Over all, this plain, somewhat dreary condition characterizes this midwinter as "bleak" (1) and lifeless in nature. Through harsh, rigid
diction, the speaker utilizes imagery to illustrate a cold, hardened landscape. The second stanza introduces "Our God" (5) through forced teaming,
with speaker essentially declaring their Christian God to be the one and only true God of all people, including the speaker and the reader by default.
The speaker continues that "Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain; / Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign" (4–5), which
prophesied the coming of Christ, declaring that a profound change in the heavens and earth will occur when He appears on earth. The "stable place"
being sufficient for the explicitly mentioned "Lord Almighty, Jesus Christ" (7–8) confirms the specific setting the poem alludes to, which is the birth
of baby Jesus in a stable

The Resurrection Is The Redemption From Sin Through Christ...
According to theologian Maja Weyermann, "the resurrection is the redemption from sin through Christ and therefore the nullification of death." In his
biblical epistles to the Corinthians and the Romans, the apostle Paul considers how the acts of Jesus Christ purge humanity of the previous exploits of
Adam, bringing salvation and life to all where there was previously sin and death. The initial parallels that Paul draws between Adam and Jesus Christ
became the building blocks by which church fathers developed their own soteriology and theories of recapitulation. The most famous of which is St.
Irenaeus of Lyons, whose writings developed an early understanding of Christian theology in the late second century. Drawing on Paul's biblical
writings, Irenaeus further developed his theory of atonement, or recapitulation, that focuses on the idea of a "do–over" that undoes previously
committed sin. Based on the theological assertions made by Paul and Irenaeus, recapitulation in the greater doctrine of salvation is achieved through
Christ as the second Adam, the VirginMary as the second Eve, and the Church as the second Eden.
The central claims concerning recapitulation are found in the Pauline epistles of First Corinthians and Romans in the New Testament. The first biblical
discussion of Paul's doctrine of salvation is found in 1 Corinthians 15. Paul claims, "For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of
the dead came also through a human being. For just as in

Summary Of The Prayer Book Of Anne De Bretagne
The prayer book of Anne de Bretagne, painted by the artist Jean Poyer, though containing only thirty–one folios, presents a wealth of material to study
and interpret. It is just one of many examples of religious manuscripts commissioned by Anne that were extremely personalised, and noting each
personalisation provides insight, not only into Jean Poyer's artistic methods, but also into the character of Anne de Bretagne. Its composition affords an
example of the shift in perspective of the purpose of images, particularly within the context of the end of the 15th century. It also perfectly displays the
logical move in interest from text to image that followed this fascinating transformation in the perception of images, and the enrichment of images...
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The hazy landscape in the image depicting the martyrdom of St. Ursula (Fol. 17v), for example, displays an attention to detail and accuracy through
its aerial perspective, enforced by colours, particularly blue, all of which are of a lush hue, significantly improving the images' believability through its
distribution, accommodating the perspective by increasing the perception of depth. The landscape in the background adds layers of dimension to the
profundity of the field of view in which the scene takes place, and this is due to the use of lighter colours towards the front, particularly on the martyrs
and their persecutors, and darker hues that only become darker in the background, striking a contrast between the main figures and their surroundings.
The miniature of St. Nicholas (Fol. 14v.) is just one example of the use of linear perspective in this prayer book. The tiles upon which St. Nicholas
stands provide lines with which the direction of the vanishing point is indicated. The interior of the building contains what looks like a column, and
this, coupled with the strong vertical of the building itself, further emphasises the rectilinearity of the whole composition. Such miniatures as St.
Catherine Confounding the Doctors (Fol. 19v) illustrate Poyer's use of both aerial

My First Day Of School
It was towards the end of the summer of 2014 i was going to Auburn Riverside for the first time to go pick up my schedule. The first day of school
was a little scary, but I i 'm glad I made friends fast. I think my easiest class was my 6th period, language arts. It was my easiest class because we
never did anything in that class. I meet this guy named Casey, I knew him because I have a friend named Laura and she has a friend named Hailey
so her brother is Casey. I 'm sure if he likes me but we 're really good friends now. Casey was really good friends with Francisco and they became
friends because they sat in the same group during that class period. Me and Francisco became friends a few months into the school year and we
started to talk, he asked me for my snap chat and we became best friends on snapchat. I began to trust him with everything and he got my trust by
just always being there and never lying to me, I would ask him questions and he would give me a truthful answer. But one day he came out of
nowhere and said "I like you." I didn 't know how to take it so I just said "Really?" And before I knew it we were dating, he had asked me out a few
weeks later. The first night we dated he went to a party while I was in Tri Cities for school softball. Thing happened, inappropriate things like drinking
and then he started dancing with his ex. When I found out I broke up with him because it wasn 't right. We stopped talking for a while after that

Mary Lenox: Comparing The Book And Movie
To start off, this is a compare and contrast report meaning I will be describing what I felt was different, what was the same, and my opinion on the
matter. So, here it goes.
In the book Mary's parents died in a different way than the movie. In the book, her parents died from a very deadly disease. However, in the movie, it
was reviled that they instead died in an earthquake. I don't think this is a huge change, but it was notable enough.
I found it interesting how they changed who narrated the story. In the book, the narration was done in more of the author's POV (Point Of View),
while in the movie it was done in Mary's POV. This was confirmed by this fraise, "My name in Mary Lenox..." in the beginning of the film. In my
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Medlock came to get her. That was the part where Mary got the song "Mistress Mary quite contrary" from. I remember how much she hated that song.
They cut that part out of the movie; I feel they could have used that scene to explain some things to the audience who watch the movie and haven't read
the book.
It seemed as soon as Mary arrived at the manor in the movie she started to hear Colin's weeping. In the book it wasn't until near the middle of it that
we hear the author even mention the weeping. They did keep, however, the way Mary and Colin meet the same, and how the staff tried to keep him a
secret. That's for a different report though. In my opinion, this did add to the suspense in the story, but I'm torn between if this was a good change or a
bad one. Ehhh, I guess it doesn't matter too much anyway.
Back on track, another thing I found interesting is the fact that they left out Martha's, Mrs. Medlock's servant, they left out her mother in the movie.
She was only mentioned once in the whole movie, while in the book she was one of the biggest side characters. She was even the one who got Mary
the skipping rope. While in the movie the person who gave the gift was never given credit. Mary did say something like "Bless your mother..." to
Martha, but other than that I don't recall any other mention of her

The Woman With The Ointment: Comparing Matthew, Mark And John
Vincent DiRienzo
Religion 409
12/16/14
The Woman with the Ointment
The woman with the ointment is a good story presenting the fact that Jesus was to come before all. With each book of Matthew, Mark and John we
see a very similar story with some subtle differences. Each book ends with the same conclusion and becomes a parable.
To start off we have the similarities and differences in each book. All three have a setting in a house for a meal, a woman, and expensive perfume
poured on Jesus, to which someone objects. The location in each book is identified as Bethany. Matthew and Mark say "in the home of Simon the
Leper" while John does not offer a definitive host or house. Matthew and Mark when announcing the main character for the passage she is described as
"a woman". John identifies her as Mary of Bethany. The ointment was poured on the head in Matthew and Mark while John is on the feet. Jesus
reaction in Matthew, Mark and John are very similar, recording slightly different wordings of "The poor you will always have with you" and "She
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Each gospel tells of Bethany but only John goes into who was there, such as Mary, Martha and Lazarus. First, it is assumed that John 12 has Jesus at
the house of the Martha, Mary and Lazarus family. This is not said at all in the text. It is said that Martha served, and that Lazarus sat at the table ––
but was only one of the people at the table. This does not mean that it was all held at their household. Indeed, if this is at the house of Simon the
Leper, he would have to have had someone else serve the food; as a leper he was ritually unclean and was unable to serve himself, and likely had
servants to do the job if he was holding a banquet. One suggests that Martha was in his

Madonna And Child Analysis
Portraits of the Madonna and Child depicting Mary holding the infant Christ provide a recurrent image in art throughout the ages. In prevalent
portrayals over the span of centuries, artists reflect a wide diversity in their representations of the iconic duo. In particular, two works found in the
National Gallery of Ireland in the early Italian Renaissance gallery, The Virgin and Child, Saint John the Baptist and Prophets by an unknown artist
(1325–1450) and The Virgin and Child by Paolo Uccello (1435–1440), highlight the transition between Byzantine and early Renaissance paintings of
the Madonna and Child, particularly in relation to subject matter, composition, material, style and meaning. Although each of these paintings of the
Madonna and Child depicts the same Christian iconography of Mary and Jesus, their differences in composition and style influence their meaning, with
each painting reflecting the individual artist who painted it and the different time period during which it was created.
The subject matter of both of these National Gallery of Ireland Madonna and Child works is unmistakably Mary, who was assumed into heaven upon
her death, and her son, Jesus Christ, born free of original sin through the Immaculate Conception. A central icon of Christianity, Mary traditionally
exemplifies love, passion and devotion. As Mary represents universal motherhood, the subject of the Madonna appeals to all people. Although both
Madonna and Child paintings depict Mary holding

The Secret Life Of Bees Character Analysis
Many people can have a more than one "mother." Whether they are blood related or not, they can have all the traits a mom has to someone. Black
Mary, for example, is a mother figure to many people in the novel, "The Secret Life of Bees," by Sue Monk Kidd. The Secret Life of Bees was set in
1965. The novel, written by Sue Monk Kidd, mostly talks about a coming of age process with the main character, Lily Owens as she grows up. She
learns about the love, family, and Black Mary. Black Mary is a major piece to the novel for she is one of the reasons that Lily developed as a person so
much.The use of Black Mary as a symbol helps readers understand the novel's overall theme, which is "people can have family even though they are
not related by blood."
The symbol, Black Mary is significant to the novel as a whole since she gives people comfort and strength. In the novel, The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue
Monk Kidd, August told Lily a story about how Black Mary will stand in for someone until they come back when she said, "'Do you remember the
nun Beatrix, who ran away?' 'What do you mean?' the sister said. 'The nun Beatrix didn't run away. Why there she is over near the altar, sweeping.'
Well, you can imagine how this floored the real Beatrix. She marched over to the sweeping woman to get a look at her and discovered it was none
other than Mary. Mary smiled at Beatrix, then led her back to her room and gave her back her nun outfit," (Kidd 91). While Beatrix was away, Mary
was standing

Summary And Symbolism In John Collier's Annunciation
Christian artwork is used to represent and symbolise the Gospel and important figures. Not all individuals could read and write, therefore images were
very important in delivering messages and teachings. One artwork chosen is "Annunciation" by John Collier created in 2003. This modern artwork
shows Gabriel asking Mary if she would become the mother of Jesus. The other one is the "Holy Night Nativity Scene" by Antonio Correggio created
in 1530, which focuses on and sets the scene of Jesus' birth.
The Annunciation displays the moment Gabriel was sent by God to tell Mary she would become pregnant. This is present in the passage "God sent
angel Gabriel to a virgin" and he said to Mary " God has a surprise for you: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son and call his name Jesus"
(Luke 1:26–33).
The artwork depicts Mary as a very young and innocent women, which is aided by her modern school inspired dress.
In the background, there are houses of a 21st century style of living in the suburbs, making the setting familiar and relatable and allows the audience to
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In the artwork, lilies are displayed to symbolise motherhood, which Mary is about to embark on and also symbolises purity and faith. The dove
on the roof of the neighbor's house represents the Holy Spirit, showing that God is looking over her, awaiting her response. This is displayed in
scripture as "the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form, like a dove" (Luke 3:22). Mary is also holding the book "Prophet Isaiah" which states that a
virgin will conceive a child. This foreshadows the events about to unfold. Under Mary's feet, there is a welcoming mat which symbolises that Mary
will welcome Gabriel's news and the path God has chosen for her with open

Armada Portrait Analysis
Elizabeth I, queen of England, was very strategic in the way she presented herself to the public. In my short story, The Queen's Decision, Elizabeth's
public and private selves are evident and occasionally contrast with each other, especially during the decision to execute Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots.
Publicly, the Tudor queen had a strong aversion to beheadingMary Stuart, but her personal insights depict hostility to the fellow queen.
Elizabeth sitting on a throne made of silk from Asia, in reference to England's colonial power. The Armada portrait was a public display to spread a
positive image of the queen as propaganda and to showcase the Tudor queen's strength. Similar to Elizabeth's Armada portrait in which she places her
hand on the globe (particularly North America), Elizabeth is placed directly on colonized land (Asian silk), portraying England's power over other
nations. In this instance, Elizabeth's publicly demonstrates her power and her physical embodiment of England in a subtle, meaningful way.
Furthermore, Elizabeth is dressed in a "gold and white gown with pearls lining the bodice," inspired by the Armada portrait again. Dubbed as the
virgin queen, white and pearls are both indicative of virginity and chastity, with gold being symbolic of wealth. Also, pearls are linked with the moon,
an entity that is difficult to reach and having immense influence over others, similar to Elizabeth herself. Having pearls line the bodice, where the heart
and stomach "designate the inward seat of passion, emotion, secret thoughts, affections, or feelings," (OED) illustrates Elizabeth's ability to restrain her
biological urges. Elizabeth's natural body intersects with the body politic, in that her natural body is utilized to present a political ideal of her being in
control.
William Cecil mentions Mary's plots against Elizabeth, notably the three major plots she is suspected of committing during her imprisonment in
England. The Ridofli Plot, The Throgmorton Plot and the Babington Plot are the "three times" Mary attempted to kill Elizabeth, with her involvement
in the Babington Plot leading to her execution.
In Elizabeth's letter to William Cecil, April 11, 1572, she doesn't want to rush any "irrevocable

The Crucifixion Of Christ By William Shakespeare
The Crucifixion of Christ is a one of the most frequented religious themes seen during Gothic Italian panel paintings of the 13th and 14th century.
Throughout the Strauss Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston the panel paintings often have a series of narratives alongside portraits that
the viewer is able to read through the composition of the panels. One narrative that is of high importance is of The Crucifixion. Because it is so
important, this scene is often arbitrarily placed in panels just to emphasize the engagement of the viewer to the importance of religion and the church.
The setting of the The Crucifixion is quite the same in most if not all crucifixion paintings, with the placement of a triangular dialogue beginning with
the Virgin, Christ, Saint John, and SaintMary Magdalene. Another common characteristic in crucifixion scenes is the emotional representation of the
figures pictured. Although there is an established display of facial expressions in Italian Gothic art, there seems to be more of an emotional connection
in this particular type of narrative than other common religious themes. Looking at The Crucifixion scene of the Anon. Florentine Panel its counterpart,
The Nativity scene does not pose the same emotional engagement in both the viewers and the characters displayed.
The original configuration of the Florentine panel painting is of the Circle of Andrea Orcagna and Nardo Di Cione in the form of a triptych. The two
side panels are of Crucifixion

Who Is Carlo Crivelli's PietГ ?
Carlo Crivelli, in his piece PietГ , depicts a highly emotional scene in which Mary, Mary Magdalene, and John the Baptist mourn the death of Christ,
who has just been removed from the cross after his crucifixion. The moment Crivelli captured in this painting seems to be the first moments that Christ
has been returned to his loved ones. There is movement and intense emotion in this moment. Mary has thrown herself around Christ's body and pulls
him towards her. Mary Magdalene holds Christ's left arm and seems to be bringing it towards his body as if still in the midst of receiving him from the
foreground into the mid–ground where the mourners are. Tears have just begun to overflow from the mourners eyes and Mary and John's tongues are
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Crivelli titled this painting PietГ but it is interesting that it is unlike others seen in the Renaissance period. In Crivelli's interpretation, he has seated
Christ in a chair before his loved ones rather than on Mary's lap. This seems to allow for Crivelli to convey more movement and emotion in the
painting than is normally seen in a PietГ work. Other renaissance PietГ s seem more solemn as Mary is portrayed enveloping and cradling her son. She
is still and quietly mourns his death. Crivelli conveys a much more intimate moment that is loud, emotionally charged, and action filled. Crivelli
shows Mary pulling Christ towards her and resting Christ's forehead against hers, although the crown of thorns keeps them from total contact. Her
eyes are parallel with Christ's and she appears to be trying to look into Christ's eyes but his eyes are closed. Mary's intense grief is evident and
viewer's cannot help but empathize with the pain she is

Women Play A Special Role
I believe that "women play a special role in religious life". Firstly, the dictionary definition of a 'role' is 'the function assumed or part played by a
person or thing in a particular situation'. So a 'special role' in the context of the question is an important part played by women in religious life. This is
very true in relation to Christianity and Judaism. In Christianity I will look at important women saints in the religion and the leadership roles that
women can play in the church. In Judaism I will look at the importance of women in the faith and the special roles they play in the home and the
synagogue and Rosh Chodesh.Important figures like saints 'play a special role in religious life' because they often give an image of what people
should and should not do and give a guideline on how to be like them in Christianity. A very important woman in Christianity isMary. She is the mother
of Christ and she is unique as she was chosen by God to look after Jesus because she was free of original sin (the tendency to evil supposedly innate
in all human beings, held to be inherited from Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, online definition). Mary can be called 'Saint Mary', 'The Virgin
Mary' and 'The Blessed Virgin Mary' which shows her reverence in Christianity. This has made Mary a role–model for many Christians as they aspire
to live without sin and please God as she did. Another key woman in Christianity is Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene is mentioned in the

Dreams In Bless Me Ultima By Rudolfo Anaya
Dreams have many meanings some come in various different forms. Some dreams have very deep meanings while others are just simply a
product of your imagination. For example some people experience Deja Vu. Deja Vu is when you have a dream of something and then it comes to
life. People who have had Deja Vu have been very surprised. A dream is a product of your imagination some are just entertaining while others
might be viewed as life lessons. Some dreams have deeper meanings into them, you just have to look for them. For example some people have
been having dreams of going to a certain place then the next morning they end up in the same exact place. When you arrive at the place you will
have a certain feeling like you have been here before then you will remember that your dreamed about it. Dreams have so much to to do with your
imagination but some are no product of your imagination but a product of reality. Dreams have many meanings they might be good, bad, and scary
,whatever they are they are still a product of you. Likewise In Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya, Antonio's dreams, thoughts, and actions help
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Antonio has been very curious about his culture and his beliefs. This has lead him to question everything he has ever believed in and why things
happen. " God knows everything. Man tries to know and his knowledge will kill us all. I want to know. I want to know the mysteries of God. I
want to take God into my body and have him answer my questions." ( Anaya 191) Antonio seeks the reasons of God. He wants to know why God
does certain things. When Antonio says he wants to take God into his body he means he wants to have his Communion. Antonio wants the
knowledge God has. He wants to know why God allows evil to exist in the world, he believes the world would be be better if it was "evil

Summary: Annunciation And Visitation
Teddy Olberding
Lucia Abramovich
Object Paper
20 April 2018
Annunciation and Visitation The Annunciation and Visitation, located at the Cathedral of Notre Dame at Reims, is a scene composed of stone
statues located just northeast of Paris, France in the city of Reims. These statues are referred to as jamb statues and are defined by the fact that they
are divine figures that are attached to the exterior of the cathedral and are mounted on doorways or sills (Valdes 2011). While the cathedral began
construction in 1211 and was mostly completed roughly eighty years later, Annunciation and Visitation was constructed in approximately 1230 (Harris
and Zucker 2018). The cathedral and sculptures alike are members of the High Gothic period of art which ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
By protruding from the cathedral's walls, the figures are more attractive and would gain more observation. Also, they would have been brightly
painted to look as realistic as possible (Harris and Zucker 2018). This, in its day, would have made the scenes seem even more lively than they do
now, and certainly more lively than the blander jamb sculptures of Early Gothic art. Not only were the figures interacting with each other, but they
would have been able to interact with passersby and members of the cathedral. Their realism could have especially been effective in playing towards
the church youths. The colorful figures on the exterior of the church were the same ones that were featured in biblical sermons on the interior and
would have helped paint visuals of gospel readings. Finally, as is characteristic of many religions, the divine figures depicted were both literally and
figuratively placed above the mortal man or woman. The jamb statues were larger–than–life–size and, in case there was any doubt that they reign
supreme over us, are mounted on the cathedral. This gives the appearance of Gabriel, Mary and Elizabeth watching over us. This could mean in a
protective, religious sense but also could be in a hierarchical context. The figures depicted in Annunciation and Visitation are all of vital importance to
Christianity and are worshiped–or looked up to–by followers of that faith. These reasons are why I believe Annunciation and Visitation looks and is
placed the way it

Gianlorenzo Bernini's The Ecstasy Of Saint Teresa
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa is an architecture of the Baroque period in which light was used to convey spiritual meaning upon this sculpture. It was
sculpted from 1647–52 by Gianlorenzo Bernini for the Santa Maria della Vittoria, in Rome, Italy. This architectural piece is made out of marble. One
way that the sculpture uses light to convey spiritual meaning is through the allegorical depiction of a dove in the background, which represents the
light of the Holy Ghost. Another way that the sculpture conveys spiritual meaning by using light in the content is through the gilded stucco rays that
surround the angel and Teresa. The artist, Gianlorenzo Bernini, used the structure of the church to provide light to convey a spiritual meaning on his
sculpture.

How Did Elizabeth Manage Parliament?
How successfully did Elizabeth manage parliament? During the reign of Elizabeth I, the Privy Council and court were the centre of the Elizabethan
government. Although parliament was Elizabeth's necessary method of legislation and raising taxes, it was far from being a regular part of the
governmental system (only being called 13 times during her reign). A leading debate arose when the historian Sir John Neale argued that there was a
considerable amount of conflict between MPs and the queen. Whereas revisionists, such as Graves and Sir Geoffrey Elton, challenged this view and
argued that the relationship was one of co–operation. I agree with the views of Elton that over Elizabeth's 46 year reign there was much success,
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Elizabeth I's ability to imprison allowed her to control parliamentary outcomes to some degree, in 1559 she imprisoned Bishops of Lincoln and
Winchester, leading to a loss of votes and the passing of the Act of Uniformity. This is a key example of how Elizabeth used her royal power to
manage parliament, rid of awkward members and secure her desired outcome. The queen used her power to prorogue efficiently, such as during the
push for the 1559 Religious Settlement. This gave Elizabeth time to plan and listen to the advice Cecil; allowing her to be careful and shrewd decisions
when managing parliament. Elizabeth argued her status as a monarch to control Parliament's demands. In 1556, the Commons petitioned Elizabeth to
marry and name a successor, in which she stated "I am your anointed Queen, I will never be...constrained to do anything"; this effectively controlled
Parliament and successfully forbade further discussion. Elizabeth's success was further strengthened by her personal tactics in controlling parliament.
Much of Elizabeth's success in managing parliament is due to her personal skills and tactics. Elizabeth used a tactic of moderate reform, such as
through the Religious Settlement, as it successfully isolated extremists and prevented the encouragement of large–scale extremism. Elizabeth cleverly
exploited her gender to successfully control Parliament. The queen's feminine charm often the loyalty

Scarlet Letter Essay
A common theme throughout literature is religion and how the author feels about his or her faith. Nathaniel Hawthorne uses rhetorical devices to draw
comparisons between characters and events in The Scarlet Letter and Biblical figures and accounts. A few of the devices found in this novel that
connect it to the Bible are symbolism, paradox, allusions, and characterization. It is important to first look at the characters and how they are described
through characterization.
The first rhetorical device is characterization. The way the main characters are described by Hawthorne sets up how they will be perceived. It is
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However, when you examine them in greater depth it becomes apparent that there is more to them than there originally appeared to be. The first is that
of the scarlet letter itself. The "A" was originally intended to show people that the person wearing it was a sinner who had committed adultery.
However, as the novel develops it becomes more of a sign of heaven through the meaning of angel. This is first seen when an "A" appears in the sky
shortly after the death of Governor Winthrop. It is at this time that the townspeople decide this is a sign that Governor Winthrop was a good Christian
who has gone on to a better life. But the townspeople cannot help but realize that this is the same thing which the have made one of their own people,
Hester, wear. Another symbol is found in what is one of Hester's greatest skills. Her ability with a needle to sew and embroider better than anyone
else has a lot more meaning than there appears to be. Hester uses sewing as her outlet when she is condemned by the townspeople, but it is through
her seclusion and the sewing she does during her time alone that strengthens her faith in herself and God, much like Mary did after she first learned of
her pregnancy. This faith proves very helpful to her in more trying times. Yet another symbol is made through the rosebush. The rose bush is a symbol
of sin, and Pearl continues to claim

This Side Of Paradise Analysis
This Side of Paradise describes the struggling life of Amory Blaine from having great fun until he became of age to discover the world and
experienced different life problems towards how he has changed. In this book, it really expresses the true nature of F. Scott Fitzgerald towards his
writing and including the use of allusions, personification, shift in plot, and great imageries to show the way the character Amory has been progressing
and also facing his challenges.
. During the book, it really explains and describes an allusion of the time during the World War 1 where Amory himself had been sent to war; but the
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Seasonal and nature imagery are used in the novel in order to enhance the way the reader could be imagining how everything is set and feel as
though there are in the book. In the book the way Fitzgerald uses the presence of season and times is to explain a change of mood of a person in
the book, in which characterizes their actions in life. For an example in the book Eleanor distinguishes summer from spring in her statement that
"'Summer has no day...We can't possibly have a summer love...Summer is only the unfulfilled promise of spring, a charlatan in place of the warm
balmy nights I dream of in April. It's a sad season of life without growth" (173). While spring is seen as the upcoming birth of life around the world,
summer is the opposite which is decay and loss which is shown throughout the book. An example of the utilization of nature imagery is in Amory's
observation of nature, in which he describes it as "composed largely of flowers that, when closely inspected, appeared moth–eaten, and of ants that
endlessly traversed blades of grass, [the scene] was always disillusioning" (211). This quote really amplifies imagery where Fitzgerald is really
explaining the perspective of age and how things can be quite different up close than seeing it from afar. When looking at what he has written, for
example moth eaten, he shows that it was quite beaten and ugly or weird than what an eye can see at a distance. And ants "endlessly traverse"
blades of grass, shows the construction of growing up with responsibilities and always moving the gears. When Fitzgerald was using this type of
imagery in the book when there was a change in Amory's life, was because he wanted to show in what way Amory was seeing life as and how he
was living as well to keep going and finding a way to complete his happiness after there was only sadness in his life while adapting to his
surroundings, while being at the top at first

The PietпїЅ Of The Christa By Michelangelo Buonarroto
The Pieta
Michelangelo Buonarroti's PietГ of the Vatican is a physical representation of the mortal relationship between a parent and their child while
highlighting the mystical elements of Jesus' resurrection. In the sculptural details, Michelangelo's artistry illustrates the meaning of faithfulness to God
and the humbling experiences taken place in the world before the kingdom.
Through sculptural technique, The PietГ by Michelangelo represents the sanctity of Mary and Jesus. Specifically, the work identifies the passion of
Christ while displaying the the nurturing role of Mary in ideal Renaissance form.
Some may argue that Michelangelo's previous PietГ s such as the Rondanini or the Palestrini convey the expressions of Christ and Mary iPietГ s of
Rondanini and Palestrini show Jesus in
Michelangelo's representation of Mary and Jesus in this sculpture is ideal in its form. For example, Mary's appearance is noted to be youthful in
comparison to what her reported age of 44 at the time of Jesus' death. In Michelangelo's other artworks, he depicts humans in monumental
proportion and not true to their realistic self. This ideal style of Michelangelo translates in this piece through the body of Mary. In proportion to
Jesus, Mary is larger than her son. Additionally, the folded clothes draped around the Virgin makes her appear larger than she is. Michelangelo's
technique has structural implications in that it makes her look graceful as she holding the body of her son. This choice of portrayal implies that
Mary is figuratively a support for Jesus. Additionally, this structural approach contains symbolic meaning, as Mary is the one cradling her son
during his death. According to German mystics, Mary is imagining her son as a child again. This idea of Mary's imagination is revisited in the
resurrection, or rebirth of her son. The belief in life after death is a central tenet to Christian belief. Theologian Simeon Metaphrastes has said, "You
have often slept on my lap the sleep of infancy, but now you sleep on my lap the slumber of death." [1]. Perhaps this is the thought process of a
parent witnessing their child's death; as it is expected for a child to outlive their parents. The difference of the usage of

Cristobal De Villalpando: Art Analysis
The painting was created by an artist, Cristobal de Villalpando, during the late 1600s. The artwork was made by oil on canvas in Mexico. The frame
of the painting is 81 1/8 inches high and 55 7/8 inches wide. The painting is of Virgin Mary praying and angels surrounding her at the bottom of her
feet. The title, The Immaculate Conception, has a deep meaning to the painting. The word immaculate means cleanliness or unsullied. The artist
illustrated VirginMary as a sinless woman because of God's grace even though she conceived Jesus Christ normally.
At a first glance, one can tell the painting is about the Virgin Mary. She has long, wavy, hazelnut brown hair that reaches to her mid back. The focal
point is the cloak draped over Virgin

Analysis Of The Dinner Table By Judy Chicago
The Dinner Table (1974– 1979) by Judy Chicago
1a. While viewing this piece of work, the emotions I feel are powerful and pride. I feel powerful because I am a woman and here's this piece of art
celebrating and embracing all the women who made a difference and pathed a way for every other woman in this world. When I look at those
work of art I feel as if I can do anything I set my mind too. Many of the women printed on the art didn't have is easy. They work hard for all their
accomplishments and didn't let the men in this world intimidate them to stop just because they are women. I feel pride because this piece makes me
feel happy to be a woman and that I am special because of that.
1b. The goal of "The Dinner Party" was to introduce women's heritage and the role they played in throughout history. Mostly the history of women in
Western civilization. Also, the goal was to show the importance of women in this world. Many things wouldn't be if it weren't for women. At the time
this piece was made, the women's right movement was just beginning, so I believe this was made to encourage equal rights for women.
1c. Judy Chicago chose to use the form of a triangle because it's the earliest signs for women, an ancient symbol for the goddess, and the three equal
sides represents the equalized world woman try to create. Michelangelo's Pieta (1498 – 1499)
2a. The subject matter of this is a real representation of VirginMary holding the dying body of Jesus Christ. This is exactly what

Entombment Of Christ Analysis
The Entombment of Christ by artist Juan Rodriguez Juarez was created ca.1702 during the Baroque period. The medium used in this painting was oil
and gold on copper. The dimensions of this painting 10 3/16 x 7 Вѕ in. This painting is depicted with Jesus's followers and mother Mary after his
crucifixion lowering him into a tomb.
Two of the formal elements of this painting that reach out to the eye its shape and color. The shapes used in this painting are dynamic. The positions of
every person are moments in time. The people are in the flow of movement they are not posing for a painting. Even Mary she has just glanced down at
Jesus.
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The dimensions 28 7/8 x 36 Вѕ inches. This painting was created in the modern art period of post–impressionism.
Two formal art elements represented in this painting is line and color. The line is shown in this painting organically with smooth brush strokes of the
oil creating volume within the clouds and plants, and even the wheat on the foreground. These lines are smooth and flowing through out the painting
creating movement.
The color is shown in this painting as an analogous color scheme of blues, greens, and yellow tones. These colors represent the land very well and do
not need any other colors to bring out the subject matter of the landscape.
Two design principles represented in this painting are movement and rhythm. Movement is represented in this painting by the flowing lines. Circular
lines in the sky represent the wind and clouds moving through the sky. The movement gives the viewer a sense of free–flowing movement of air
through the wheat.
Rhythm is shown in this painting by the repeat of the lines through the tree, bushes, and even wheat to show the flowing of wind through the plants.
The repeated colors of green and yellow give the feeling of the organized movement this gives the emotion of happiness and care

Light And Darkness Analysis
Light and Darkness
In John's gospel, it talks about how light represents the good and darkness represents the evil. It also talks how the light will take over the darkness no
matter what. Sometimes it hard to tell what is the light. For example, in John 3:19–21, it talks about if someone believes the darkness. Their work will
be evil and nonexistent. If someone believes in the light, their work can be seen to God. It's talking about people's personality how if someone is
evil or believe in the darkness. Their faith will be evil and God won't see any good of that person's faith. If someone is good or believe in the light, God
will see the good things that they do for others because they have a lot of faith.
Choosing Jesus or Rejecting Jesus
In John 1:19–23, it talks about how John had to prove himself that he is the light. He told the Jews that he was the voice of one crying out in the
desert. Some people do believe and some people don't believe him. In John 1:29–34, John didn't believe Jesus was the son of God, but he believed there
was someone is ranked higher than him. He didn't think it was Jesus. Until, Jesus said he saw the Spirit coming down. Another example is in John
6:60–71, a lot of Jesus's disciples didn't accept Jesus so those disciples return back to their life. Even Jesus knew they didn't believe in him from the
start. Only Simon Peter believe in Jesus because Jesus has the guidance to eternal life so he stayed with Jesus.
Physical Life vs. Spiritual Life
It

Elizabethan Espionage And Its Impact On The Growth And...
During a time in England when there was much religious conflict, there was also a need to protect the queen due to her religious beliefs. The
protectors who safeguarded Queen Elizabeth I from danger were commonly thought to be her brave knights or constables. However, there was
actually a clandestine group of individuals who were charged with a similar duty. Unlike England's military intelligence forces today, a disorganized
spy group engaged in espionage for the defense of Renaissance England 's important affairs and for Queen Elizabeth herself. Because of this spy ring
's successes, Elizabethan espionage had a dramatic impact on the growth and evolution of England as a nation.
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Another–well known leader in Elizabeth's network was Sir Francis Walsingham. Before the throne of Elizabeth I began in 1558, a noble English man,
Sir Francis Walsingham, was not in favor of QueenMary I's authority (MackovГЎ). Instead of abiding to the Mary I's leadership, Francis traveled
outside of England until the accession of Elizabeth I. When Sir Walsingham returned to a new ruler in England, he brought with him stronger relations
with foreign contacts and knowledge that prove to be significant for a position he attained as Secretary of State. Eventually, Sir Walsingham would
further strengthen England's spy group to surveillance the depths within England and abroad for secrets that would prevent harm to England (Watts).
In addition to Elizabeth's closest advisers, Robert Dudley was among one of the three leaders who had firm control in Elizabeth I's spy network.
Dudley was a member of the queen's privy council and was an appointee of Master of Horses, a position that involved organizing public attendances,
progresses, and entertainment for the queen (Somerset, pp. 111). Dudley was Elizabeth I's most favorite out of all her advisers. Both Elizabeth I and
Dudley had romantic desires for each other, unfortunately nothing between them would escalate since not too many people were pleased about their
relationship (Somerset, pp. 100–03)
The queen's newly founded secret service required individuals who could perform tasks

Philadelphia Art Museum Essay
The exhibit that I viewed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art was one about European Art between the years 1100–1500. This was a series of paintings,
sculptures, architecture, and tapestry of the Medieval and Early Renaissance as well as objects from the Middle East. This exhibit was an important
part of the history of the Philadelphia Museum of Art because for the first time, Italian, Spanish, and Northern European paintings from the John G.
Johnson collection were shown. It gave me a good idea of what the paintings were like in these four centuries and reflected ideas of both the east and
the west.
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The cloister stood in the heart of a medieval abbey or monetary. The example that I saw was based on the elements of the cloister "located at Abbey of
Saint–Genis–des–Fontaines in the Roussillon, a mountainous region in Southwestern France that was fought over by Christians and Muslims for
centuries". The cloister was the center of the abbey; which connected the living quarters to the church.
I also observed many paintings in this gallery. One painting that caught my eye was titled, "The Mocking of Christ" by Hieronymus Bosch. It was an
early 16th century, oil on wood painting. Christ was seen in the upper right next to Pilate and was surrounded by figured who looked more like friends
than enemies that would crucify him. These so called friends of Christ were holding weapons and wearing bizarre headgear. In the painting, Jesus had a
saddened look on his face while the others looked jollier. Another painting that I observed was a painting by Defendate Ferrari which showed the
enthroned Virgin Mary breastfeeding the baby Jesus with Saint John the Evangelist, Catherine of Alexandra, Anthony Abbot, and a saint reading a
book. I was attracted to this painting because I would never have thought to have seen a picture of Mary feeding Jesus in that way. This painting was
originally an oil and gold on wood and was transferred to canvas. There were so many

What Was The Primary Cause Of The Northern Rebellion
The Northern rebellion of 1569 was the only potentially threatening rebellion of Elizabeth I's reign, led by Northern Earls who were discontent with
religious reforms and intervention in the North of England. The primary cause of this rebellion, which in this case is the cause that acted as a clear
catalyst, will be explored in this essay. The arrival ofMary Queen of Scots, the influence of William Cecil, and the religious concerns of the Northern
Earls are all important causes of the Northern Rebellion, however without a doubt in this case it was Mary's arrival in England that was the primary
cause.
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Without the presence of Mary, Queen of Scots, their Rebellion would definitely not have been as threatening to Elizabeth, and therefore probably
would not have been as impacting. Northumberland and Westmorland knew this, due to the increasing Protestant presence in the North, so judging by
this it is clear that they saw a perfect opportunity in Mary, Queen of Scots arrival. Thus, it is very likely that this arrival was the primary cause of the
rebellion, as it was the final thing that the Earls

Canadian Narrative
It was a cool September morning in the 19th century, the brisk, dry breeze of Kentucky's Autumn winds struck my face. It woke me from my
slumber within the dark, forlorning cave. The dim glow of dawn's sunrise was refreshing, it gave me a sense of hope that... maybe I could survive
running away from my master and live in freedom. Maybe I truly could make it to Canada, it may be getting cold, but temperature could only
douse my hope for so long. Standing and brushing the leaves off from my dress, I gathered myself and headed out onto the Underground Railroad;
my path to liberty. The leaves crunched and tattered beneath my feet, and the comfort of the cave walls were left behind me. I couldn't hide forever,
I had to face the harsh reality that there was going home now. It's unfortunate why I had to take the railroad, they were going to sell me to the
Carolina's for my learning. And we all know South Carolina is the deepest south you can get. All I could do at this point as I continued my journey
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I stiffened in horror, I felt the blood in my body just pause out of sheer terror of what was coming. I could hear my beating heart in my ears when the
soldiers looked up as well, it almost seemed in slow motion when the bounty hunter lifted his gun. And shot the very branch I was standing on down,
I was lucky to not have been hit with the bullet. But I was very, very unlucky getting caught. I felt the cold, harsh grasp of the metal shackles hug my
wrists. The warm hunter's hand pressed on my small back, and I was forced forward. The other hand had hold of the shackle's chain. Everything I
promised... Everything I hoped for, I felt it melt away into all but a sad dream as I was pushed the other way. I knew what was coming; a welcome
back "home"... for

Eugenides The Virgin Symbolism
Through the use of symbolism, Eugenides plays on traditional gender roles and discusses the budding sexuality of the girls, as well as the downfall of
the Lisbon family with the repression of the sisters' sexuality. The most prominent symbols are the laminated picture of the Virgin Mary, Cecelia's
diary, and the house the Lisbon family lives in. In the eyes of the boys, watching them from across the street, these objects all act as signs of the girls'
femininity and sexuality, which they are developing as they break into adolescence and young adulthood. The laminated photo of the VirginMary
symbolizes the Lisbon sisters' issue with the oppression of their sexuality. In Christianity, the Virgin Mary became pregnant with Jesus through
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Before Cecelia's attempted and actual suicide, the Lisbon family was considered to be quite normal. In the beginning of the novel, as the
paramedics arrive to take away the last living sister, it is said that the house was "tame and immaculate thirteen months earlier when the trouble
began" (Eugenides 1). Before the start of events retold in the novel, the Lisbon family kept their house nice and clean, undoubtedly like everyone
else in their suburban neighborhood. Cecelia's death is what begins the decay of the house, but it is really set in motion with the imprisonment of
the girls, when "the soft decay of the house began to show up more clearly. We noticed how tattered the curtains had become, then realized we
weren't looking at curtains at all but at a film of dirt" (Eugenides 155). The deplorable condition of the house becomes clear to the narrators as the
girls are imprisoned in their own home. When Lux comes home late from homecoming after sleeping with her boyfriend, Trip, they are pulled from
school and walled up in their own home. The girls are locked up as a result of their own budding sexualities. Their parents panic with the realization
that the girls are growing up and become women, and imprison their daughters in an attempt to smother the fire they see catching. The exploration of a

Bonhoeffer's Life Together And Zizioulas The Church
Comparing the views of Bonhoeffer's "Life Together" and Zizioulas' "The Church"
Bonhoeffer and Zizioulas offer interesting perspectives for conceptualizing the Christian theology regarding the atonement. Indeed, one of the
outstanding elements of Christianity practices, which sets them apart from other religions, is atonement. In this case, atonement can be defined as the
process of sin reparation or expiation. There are four models of atonement. These include Christus Victor, Satisfaction, Exemplar and Penal
Substitution. A look at the differences between these two theologians reveals a clear difference regarding their perspectives towards atonement, in
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It affirms that God attributed the sins and guilt of humankind to Jesus, Who in place of man, received that punishment that humanity would have
otherwise deserved. Jesus' actions signified the payment of the sins of humankind, which settled both the righteousness and wrath of God so that
sinners could be forgiven without God Himself compromising His holy standard. In essence, according to the penal substitution theory of the
reformers, Jesus died in place of man, in the process accounting for the sins of man and bearing them. The act of Jesus taking the sins of man
indicates that Jesus carried the cross of every believer, setting him free and safe from all the penal demands of God's law. In this context, the holiness
of God and the righteousness of His law are accounted for by the substitution. Notably, in modern theology, the penal aspect has been a stumbling
block despite being regarded as one of the dominant atonement in the bible. According to the model, Jesus paid man's ransom on his crucifixion.
However, this view only works because Christ was paying man's penalty. Therefore, Christians should be inspired by the self–sacrifice acts of Jesus on
the cross. In addition, Jesus' death and resurrection implied significant victories over death, hell, and sin in our union with him and God. Lastly, God
accomplished his mission to reconcile the world with Him despite various trespasses by

The Life Of Saint Philomena
Saint Philomena was the daughter of a Prince who governed one of the states in Greece and her Mother too was from the royal family. Unfortunately,
her parents had no children, but they worshiped idols. However, they continue to offer sacrifices and prayers to their false gods. Certainly, there was a
doctor from Rome named Publius, who lived next to them in order to check up her father. Publius was a Christian; seeing the suffering of her parents,
inspired by the Holy Spirit, he spoke to them about Christianity and promised to pray for them when they accept Baptism. Clearly, the burning zeal of
grace accompanied his words and enlightened they are perceptive and triumphed over their will. They became Christians and obtained their long
desired contentment that Publius had assured them as the reward of their conversion. Eventually, Philomena was born; they gave her the name of
"Luminous," an allusion to the light of Faith of which she had been, as it were, the fruit. The day of her Baptism her parents called her "Filumena," or
"Daughter of Light," that means she was intuitive into the Faith. In addition, the love which her parents had for her was so great that they had her
always with them. Philomena assured Jesus Christ that her virginity belongs to him. Meanwhile, her family had to go to Rome because her father had
a problem with the Emperor concerning his province. Consequently, when Diocletian saw Philomena, he loved her and he wanted Philomena to be his
wife. He seemed to

Ian van Eyck Essay
Jan van Eyck was a master in style and symbolism, establishing a firm superiority in glaze technique and delicately and elaborately applying subtle, yet
powerful religious references to what at first glance may seem simple portraits.
Van Eyck's drawing, Saint Barbara, completed in 1437, is an example of the artist's use of fictional exotic or Romanesque style structures, suggestive of
those from the Old Testament. (p.99 textbook) Other symbolism includes the walled city that resembles a ziggurat, and on the church, the three
windows on the second level, feature the Trinity, the symbolism of their octagonal structure, and baptism.
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Mary is seen on multiple levels of the church.
Technically, VanEyck was ingenious in his use of glazing. He would apply "several coats of glazes with pigments in linseed oil, one over the other,
and his final coats of varnish" allowing him "to build up an enamel like surface that had the depth and translucency of precious gems." (p.100 textbook)
In Madonna in the Church, Van Eyckuses small and intricate details as well as his color and light techniques to blend form and symbol.
The Arolfini Wedding Portrait of 1434, a tiny piece representing the marriage of a young, well–off couple, is rich in both religious symbolism and
technical skill. The artist placed a certain emphasis on the use of disguised religious symbolism to play up this civil ceremony as a sacrament of the
church.
Among the many symbolic references in this work, Van Eyck alluded to the representation of hollowed ground by having the subjects remove their
shoes and cover their heads. The shiny, clean mirror and crystalline beads depict the purity of the bride, while the single candle in the chandelier can
represent the presence of Christ at the ceremony. The statuette of Saint Margaret can be seen as a reference to the woman's role as wife and mother,
and the clothing colors (green, blue, and white) are Late Gothic symbols of the affection of a lover, faithfulness, and purity.

Michelangelo's Pieta (1498-1499)
Michelangelo's Pieta (1498 – 1499)
When I looked at the picture I saw a woman sitting her son on her lab. The woman refers to Virgin Mary, and the one on her lab is Jesus. She looks sad
because her son is dead. What I also see is how much a women love her child by sitting her body on her lab. And the word "pieta" refers to the sadness
of VirginMary over her dead son Jesus.
This work is important because it refers to the Virgin Mary and the Jesus Christ. The god and his mother in one sculpture and The shape symbolized
the love
The Dinner Party
The artwork evoked the power of the feminine. Because every plate represents an important historical women in the world.
Her goal was to introduce the richness of women heritage into the culture in

Artemisia Gentileschi Madonna And Child
The bond between mother and child has been a constant theme in the world of the humanities. While that bond has been the same throughout history,
its portrayal in art has varied from decade to decade. Two artists, Artemisia Gentileschi and Mary Cassatt, chose to create pieces based on this bond, but
the use of mediums and the influence from religion (or the lack thereof) help to distinguish between the artists and their time periods. Artemisia
Gentileschi's Madonna and Child, was created during the Baroque Period, c. 1609 (Brash), when the Catholic Church was sponsoring the arts to return
to traditions Protestantism had disregarded (Baroque Artists). Created in Rome, this painting shows the mother, Madonna, holding her child, the young
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Even with the difference in periods of time, both women chose to paint a mother and child in a tender moment. One, Artemisia's show the mother
preparing to feed her young, while Mary Cassatt chose to depict a mother's embrace. Both show the unity in the maternal bond. The mothers in each
of the images appears relaxed, content with her child. In Madonna and Child (Brash) , the mother's face is serene as she looks down at her hungry
child. Her body is relaxed and leaning in. In The Young Mother ("The Young Mother"), the mother sits, with a slight smile, giving her the appearance
of bliss and contentment in the simple act of holding her child. The child in each painting is an older baby, instead of a newborn, allowing the artists
to show the child being old enough to hold himself up and be aware of his surroundings. By doing this, the artists were able to show the connection
between the mother and child is mutual, that the child is aware of his mother's love in holding or feeding, and feels love in return. both artists use light
to spotlight the mother and child. While the Baroque Period used bolder light and shadow (Baroque and the Age of Enlightenment 2.14), and
Impressionists focused more on the way light fell across surfaces (Gersh–Nesic), both utilized light to call attention to the mother and child. Finally,
both images focus on only the mother and child with no other beings or distractions in the portraits. Doing this allows the viewer to become immersed
in the moment and the bond

Mary's Role In Religion
Imagine yourself as a young girl of only twelve and on a cold night in Nazareth, an angel from God appears and asks you a question that would
change the rest of your life. This is exactly what had happened to Mary. She had a choice to answer yes or no and she chose the hardest path. Mary is
important in history because she was the accepted God's invitation to be the mother of Jesus, and devoted her life to God. She also raised, taught, and
influenced our Savior. Mary was born in circa 20 B.C. in Nazareth, Israel. There was no exact month or date that she was born, but the Catholic
Church celebrates her birthday on the eighth of September. Mary also had a very loving and caring family. Her parents encouraged her and taught her
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She has over thirty names and titles in the Catholic Church. Titles such as Holy Virgin of Virgins, Mother of Divine Grace, Mother of the Church,
and Mother of Good Counsel. She has several titles and names. Having several titles is known as giving respect and devotion. Another devotion to
Mary is the Rosary. A Rosary is a string of beads that are used to count prayers to Mary. It was originally a garland of roses and roses are associated
with the Virgin Mary. How did the Rosary originate? The Rosary originated in the year of 1214 when St. Dominic gave the Church the Rosary as a
present. St. Dominic received when Mary gave it to him when she appeared to him an

Analysis Of Virgin And Child Enthroned By Cimabue
Jeffrey Hinkle
1. The title of the work of art that I have chosen is called the "Virgin and Child Enthroned;" however, there are many renditions of this painting with all
sorts of names, and the painting that I will be focusing on is called "Santa Trinita MaestГ " by Cimabue, who is also known by the name of Cenni di
Pepo. Now, the location of this work of art is at the Uffizi Gallery, which is a major art museum located inFlorence nearby Tuscany,Italy. Likewise,
this work of art comes from the Byzantine art period, so it should come as no surprise that this is a form of Christian art style. Likewise, the medium
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The first element of art that is used in this work of art is line, which can be seen throughout the entire painting. Indeed, the first thing I noticed was
variety of lines in this painting; for example, there are straight vertical and horizontal lines on the throne, curved and organic lines within the throne
and the faces and bodies of the people, and diagonal lines within the border of the painting. Some of the most interesting lines come in the shape of
hair; for example, the beards on the men have very organic lines that look realistic and full of depth. Now, another element of art used within this work
of art is tone. It seems as though this painting is full of vibrant colors except for Mary's robes, and the wings on the angels, so this painting was most
likely created with few lines to allow a light and bright tone for the painting. Likewise, another element of art in this painting is color, which has
already been discussed, but it is clear to see that the colors in this picture are full of richness and saturation, and there are not much dull colors
outside of the clothes on Mary. Also, it does look like there are a few hints of green in the background of the angel wings, so there was most likely a
mixture of colors to create the specific colors in this painting. A fourth element of art that is prevalent in this painting are shadows and hightlights. In
this painting, it looks as though Cimabue was able to create shadows on the back of the angels with the vast amounts

Rivalry Of Elizabeth
Rivalry between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots
Religion is a main reason why Elizabeth executed Mary. Evidence which supports this reason is that some English Catholics would have preferred
Mary as Queen of England. This would have made Elizabeth feel as she would need to execute Mary because Mary gave Catholics a reason to rebel
against Elizabeth. Elizabeth was a protestant queen and most Catholics preferred a queen of their own belief. Thus, this was the best time to rebel
against Elizabeth and gain a new catholic queen who lead the country. All they had to do, was releasing her from imprisonment. An argument in
support of this evidence is that in 1570 the Pope issued a Bull ordering. Catholics should disobey Elizabeth because she was heretic. Catholics must
follow the Pope and believe in him as the legitimate head of church. McLaren describes that not solely the papal bull had consequences in the year
1570, but also James Stewart's assassination:
If the near conjunction of the papal bull and the Northern Rebellion does not explain the change in character of English anti–Catholicism, 1570 still
remains a key date in its career. The key event, however, belongs to a British history whose parameters and... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
This would give the Catholics courage to take Elizabeth off the throne and crown a catholic queen instead, as this is what the Pope wanted. A
further piece of evidence is the Northern rebellion of 1569. It was a catholic attempt to replace Elizabeth with Mary. This would have made
Elizabeth feel that she would need to execute Mary because this event happened so quickly as she has only been there for a year. Mary did not agree
to it because she knew it would fail. Religion links to other factors such as dynastic reasons, because Mary said she was the rightful Queen of England
and Elizabeth was illegitimate because the Catholics did not believe in

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