by juliettefeldman | Sep 23, 2021 | Entertainment & Culture
There’s much said about the Renaissance even centuries later. Why is that, and why does it matter so much? The Rebirth of Humanism “Renaissance” itself means “rebirth,” and what was being “reborn” in Europe was classical humanism. This was largely due to Greco-Roman...
by juliettefeldman | Aug 23, 2021 | Entertainment & Culture
“I Want” Songs A story is propelled forward by a lot of things, with one of the most common being a tension between what the main character “wants” and “needs.” This is also a chance for a character to bear their feelings or psyche to the audience so we can get to...
by juliettefeldman | Jul 23, 2021 | Entertainment & Culture
People have been singing and dancing on stage since the first Ancient Greek choruses. However, the modern Broadway/West End musical grew out of many disparate influences over more than two centuries. Operas and Comic Operettas As the Renaissance gave way to the...
by juliettefeldman | Jun 15, 2021 | Entertainment & Culture
Once you get into the timeless art of cross-stitching, you might find yourself overloaded with cross-stitch supplies. It is natural that you’ll want to stock up on the coolest supplies when you begin this hobby, but you’ll quickly discover how easy it can be to grow...
by juliettefeldman | May 23, 2021 | Entertainment & Culture
Italian Renaissance The story of modern Western art traditionally begins with the Italian Renaissance. Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo, Botticelli, Cellini – some of the greatest names in Western art emerged from this movement. Distinguishing them from the literally...
