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The Renaissance Plutocracy Of Cosimo De’ Medici: How He Used Patronage To His Advantage In 15th Century Florence, Victoria L. Schultz
The Renaissance Plutocracy Of Cosimo De’ Medici: How He Used Patronage To His Advantage In 15th Century Florence, Victoria L. Schultz
The Exposition
This paper provides a detailed account of Cosimo de' Medici's patronage practices and the impact they had on the political and cultural landscape of Renaissance Florence. Cosimo consolidated power and influence in Florence, positioning himself as the city's preeminent political and cultural figure. This paper will examine the ways Cosimo leveraged his wealth and connections to establish a Renaissance plutocracy in Florence with a focus on his use of patronage to gain and maintain power.
The Evolution Of The America Perception Of Lobster From The 17th To The 21st Century, Michael T. Fisher
The Evolution Of The America Perception Of Lobster From The 17th To The 21st Century, Michael T. Fisher
The Exposition
Lobster early in American history was a low class food commonly served to servants and slaves. Technological advancements, and scarcity during World War II are what facilitated preservation of fresh lobster drove the cultural shift behind the elevated status of the American Lobster.
Moving Toward Modern--How The Steel Plant Museum Of Western New York Is Embracing The Paradigm Shift Of Museums In The 21st Century, Steve Bukowski
Moving Toward Modern--How The Steel Plant Museum Of Western New York Is Embracing The Paradigm Shift Of Museums In The 21st Century, Steve Bukowski
The Exposition
This article seeks to briefly discuss the emerging museum trends of the 21st century, using the Steel Plant Museum of Western New York as a short case study to explore how a small museum addresses the paradigm shift.