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Giovanni Medici

            Instructions: After seeing so many Renaissance movies, How will you situate the movie in relation with art and achievement?.
             The movie Profession of Arms is set on the Renaissance period, particularly in the early Renaissance when religious reformation was at its height. The movie was about Giovanni de Medici, a member of the most powerful family of the era. It showed his life and the challenges he encountered as he performed his duty as a true soldier. .
             Aside from the story, I can't help but notice the entire setting of the movie. By just observing the set, one can easily detect that it was from the renaissance period. The interiors of rooms were decorated with colors, motifs and furniture popular to the renaissance period. There were also parts from the movie which include scenes focusing on art works, one particular example is the ceiling mural at the room of Medici. By just examining the details, one will realize that it is a renaissance painting because of the 3D effect it shows to the viewer. In contrast with medieval paintings, renaissance paintings have more depth and are more detailed.
             The movie not only showed the arts of the Renaissance, it also tackled the way of life of people in the said era. It showed how each person lived depending on his role in the society. Costumes and props were also given much attention to achieve the "classical rebirth feel". Development of science was also portrayed through the invention of the canon and other weapons and the developments in medicine and surgery. Improvement in war techniques and tactics were also tackled in the movie.
             Although the movie was about the story of the life of Giovanni de Medici, it was also successful in portraying the Renaissance setting of the movie. It was successful in its goal of showing not only the life of a Medici but also the way of life of people in the renaissance.
            


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