... these studies was a new philosophy of beauty in building. Gothic spires and decorations imitating movement towards heaven were replaced by elegant symmetry demonstrating the intellect of man. The Renaissance was a rebirth that occurred throughout most of Europe. However, the changes that we associate with the Renaissance first occurred in the Italian city of Florence and continued to be more pervasive there ... ...

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... the fine arts. Above all, the Harlem Renaissance was a movement for black pride. Harlem became the cultural capital for blacks, being the home for many of the emerging artists. This rebirth allowed many blacks, skilled in a variety of areas of the fine arts to show their skill, and look past the color of their skin. Hale Aspacio Woodruff arose from the ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School