Leonardo DaVinci's 'Mona Lisa'
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A 4 page research paper on DaVinci's infamous painting 'Mona Lisa' in which the writer presents their own opinion of the work and then complements it with in-depth historical analysis and factual information about the artist, the model, and even the work's original name. From an artistic perspective, the materials and methods used to paint the Mona Lisa are described as being genuinely representative of DaVinci's era.
Filename: Monalisa.wps

The Renaissance & Catholic Reform
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This 7 page paper discusses the how the European Renaissance was responsible for the Protestantism of Calvinism and Lutheranism and reform within the Catholic Church. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Renreli.wps

Corruption in the Roman Catholic Church During the Middle Ages
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A well-written 8 page paper detailing the political corruptions of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages as well as some of its causes and effects. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Chriscor.wps

An Overview of the Venetian Navy During the Renaissance
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This 10 page paper provides information about the Venetian Navy as well as information on Italy at the time of the Renaissance. Some battles are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA150Ven.rtf

Buildings As Political Propaganda
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This 3 page paper considers how monumental building were able to act as propaganda for government in medieval Italy, looking at Sienna, Florence and Padua.
Filename: TEbuiprop.rtf

Calabria: Italy’s ‘Boot’
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A 7 page paper which examines this region of southern Italy, including its location, history, and what the traveler can see or do there. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGcalabria.rtf

Carlo Ginzburg’s “The Cheese and the Worms: The Cosmos of a Sixteenth-Century Miller”
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A 5 page paper which offers a critical analysis of the unique historical text, which is told as a narrative of a real-life person who lived during that time period. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGcheworm.rtf

Christian Iconography and Medieval Burial Rites
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A 14 page paper discussing the influence of Christian symbolism and iconography in the Middle Ages. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Icon.doc

Count Camillo Cavour:
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This 3 page paper examines why Count Camillo Cavour should be recognized as the Father of the Risorgimento. This paper highlights the notable achievements of Cavour and their widespread impact. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSCamilo.rtf

Galileo's Impact On The Scientific Revolution
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4 pages in length. Galileo's misfortune of trial and condemnation transformed into the world's bequest when the Italian astronomer and mathematician's forthrightness set the stage for the Scientific Revolution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCGalilSR.rtf

Italian Food/Breads & Dessert
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A 3 page research paper that describes various Italian dishes and their history. The writer focuses on pasta, pizza, and 2 desserts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khitafod.rtf

Italian Music & Its Development Over a Thousand Years
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An 8 page discussion of Italian music and its key works & figures during various times ranging from the Middle Ages through the Baroque, Renaissance, and 19th & 20th century periods. Many key composers and the significance of their historic contributions are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Italmusi.wps

Italy
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An eight page paper which looks at various aspects of Italy’s social and political organisation, with reference to the economic disparity between north and south, the effect on the economy of adopting the European single currency, and the ways in which the Italian government has developed in recent years. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: JLitaly.rtf

Jacob Burckhardt’s Views on “The Fall of the Humanists in the Sixteenth Century”
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This is a 5 page paper discussing Jacob Burckhardt’s “The Fall of the Humanists in the Sixteenth Century”. Jacob Burckhardt’s writings on “The Fall of the Humanists in the Sixteenth Century” in part III of his work “The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy” discusses how the humanist movement away from the affiliation between the church and the state back toward the traditional positive views of man introduced by the ancient Greeks and Romans offered a progressive and excessive view of society which was eventually not well accepted and which led to the downfall of the humanists. While Burckhardt generally did not believe that accelerated movements in history were good for society, other modern scholars and critics believe that this perspective of Burckhardt’s may actually have been a reflection of the excesses he was witnessing in 19th century Europe. While those who believed in the importance of the functioning of the church and the state supported Burckhardt’s views, others advocated that the humanist movement actually developed a sense of liberalism and the equality of man considered an essential element in today’s democratic societies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJBurck1.rtf

Leonardo da Vinci as a Renaissance Man Par Excellence
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In five pages this paper discusses how the theoretical, scientific, and artistic achievements of Leonardo da Vinci epitomize the ideals of the Renaissance. Seven sources are cited in the bibliography.
Filename: TGleonardo.rtf

Machiavelli/ Disagreeing with The Prince
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A 5 page essay that analyzes and discusses the principle points made by political philosophy Nicolo Machiavelli in the fifteenth century, and takes the position that Machiavelli's formula for power is wrong. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khdismac.rtf

Marco Polo
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In 5 pages, the author discusses the life and contributions of Marco Polo. He was one of the greatest explorers of all times. Marco Polo gave Europeans a glimpse of the exotic Orient. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Marcpolo.wps