#renaissance — Public Fediverse posts
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@ursae I do not think he was a cardinal that long. He was appointed to the cardinalate in 1493 and gave up the position in 1498. By my rudimentary mathematical ability that makes five years and not twenty-five years.
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On this day in 1498 Cesare Borgia, the illegitimate son of Pope Alexander VI becomes the first person in history to resign the cardinalate preferring to become an Italian nobleman during the Renaissance. Machiavelli cites him as being an example of the new “Prince.”
#History #Histodon #OTD #OnThisDay #Italy #Renaissance #Machiavelli
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CW: A spotlight on the live double LP from the Annie Haslam edition of symphonic prog band Renaissance (CW'd for length)
Renaissance – Live at Carnegie Hall (1976, UK)
Our next spotlight is on number 307 on The List, submitted by 955_36.
Formed from the ashes of (the original 1963-8 blues rock incarnation of) The Yardbirds, this band first began in 1968 as an acoustic duo of Keith Reif (vocals) and Jim McCarty (drums) named Together, expanding to a quintet who released a couple classical- and folk-tinged prog rock albums under the name Renaissance, the 1969 s/t debut and then Illusion (1971). The lineup then changed completely (though McCarty would continue writing songs for the group up to their 1974 release), with Annie Haslam joining on vocals following her audition in January 1971, plus John Tout (keys), Jon Camp (bass), Terry Sullivan (drums), and Michael Dunford (guitar). The group’s sound also evolved from about Ashes Are Burning (1973) on, bringing in a more orchestral sound and moving to symphonic prog, plus dropping their until-then frequent use of excerpts from classical pieces.
With such deep changes, it could be said that Live at Carnegie Hall catches the group just before the release of either their sixth or – if we consider this lineup an entirely different band – fourth studio album, Scheherazade and Other Stories (1975). Recorded during a 3-night run and backed by the New York Philharmonic, this double LP is essentially a “best of” of this second edition of Renaissance, with the entire second disc showing their epic just-as-good-as-in-the-studio chops via the 29-minute (and then still unreleased) “Song of Schedherazade” and (what seems to be a common fan favourite) the 24-minute “Ashes Are Burning”. After the release of this album, the band’s label (BTM, owned by the band’s former producer and soon to become The Police’s manager, Miles Coupland) went bankrupt, which resulted in their next studio album, Novella (1977), being released in the US before the UK.
Or, as The Mountain Goats put it:
“Six years hard labor on the heavy blues
they haggled and bargained when we gave them the news
one more long shift, then free to do as we please
stay home and stare at the trees
crystal clear transmission
in January ‘71 at the auditionMaybe you don’t recall,
but Renaissance played at Carnegie Hall
maybe you don’t recall,
but Renaissance played at Carnegie HallCan’t have the heavy drinking, there’s bills to be paid
money to be made
and no, before you ask, it isn’t all about greed
but can’t do what you like if you can’t get what you need
find where you fit in, make some wishes
maybe bet a little ambitiousMaybe you don’t recall,
but Renaissance played at Carnegie Hall
maybe you don’t recall,
but Renaissance played at Carnegie HallI don’t know if any footage survives,
but I can picture Annie Haslam onstage
They played their most popular song
And then another one that was twenty-nine minutes longMaybe you don’t recall,
but Renaissance played at Carnegie Hall
maybe you don’t recall,
but Renaissance played at Carnegie Hall”The Mountain Goats – “Annie Haslam Imperial Phase”
from Days (2026)Happy listening!
- Songlink: Renaissance – Live at Carnegie Hall or Sndlink: Renaissance – Live at Carnegie Hall[1]
- Discogs: Renaissance – Live at Carnegie Hall
- Fedizen @[email protected] created this tool which is similar to Songlink, but it includes some streaming services that Songlink doesn’t (e.g., Bandcamp, when available) and drops some that might not be that common any more. Let me know if y’all have a preference between the two, I can either include both or switch to Sndlink completely for future spotlights! ↩︎
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@paul_denton
Elle aurait pu oser dire à propos de la validation de loi d'urgence du FNSEA : "On a neuf sages qui ont en moyenne plus de 70 ans et qui ont pris une décision sans connaître ses effets sur la santé des plus jeunes".
Mais ce serait très injuste avec eux car ils en connaissent très bien les effets. ils n'en ont juste rien à secouer.#Politique #Renaissance #Jeunesse #FNSEA #Agriculture #Pesticides #ConseilConstitutionnel #Macron
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Elle a osé le dire: "On a neuf sages qui ont en moyenne plus de 70 ans et qui ont pris une décision sans connaître les ressorts des réseaux sociaux", lance la députée macroniste Laure Miller, après la censure de son texte interdisant les réseaux sociaux aux ados. Autant traiter Ferrand et ses collègues de gâteux... "Pas sûr que ce soit la meilleure tactique pour la suite", s'amuse un constitutionnaliste
#Politique #Renaissance #SocialMedia #Jeunesse #Education #ConseilConstitutionnel #Macron
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Research happened to lead me to Giorgio Valla’s ‘De expetendis et fugiendis rebus’ (Venice: Aldus Manutius, 1501).
This is a nice example of how early printed books would sometimes be augmented with manuscript lettrines (drop caps) and other decorations. A space has been left for the lettrine at the start of the chapter, marked only with a minuscule ‘ſ’ (long s), and large decorative ‘S’ has been drawn. The running head and chapter number are marked with red stylized letters ‘C’ (ancestors of the pilcrow ¶). Majuscule letters throughout the text are also highlighted in red.
Image credit: Universitätsbibliothek Freiburg, http://dl.ub.uni-freiburg.de/diglit/valla1501/0230 [Public domain]
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Slavery in the Colonial Caribbean
"This month marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved people in the English Caribbean."
🔗 https://www.historytoday.com/archive/history-matters/slavery-colonial-caribbean
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Quirky insights into lost worlds: Ex Libris book plates
Passionate devotees of books from throughout history share a common thread with all of us modern-day bibiophiles, they longed to celebrate their books and mark their ownership with an Ex Libris book plate.
Ever since Pharaonic Egypt, marking one’s ownership of a book has been a thing. Ex Libris bookplates showcase the taste, values of their owner, along with how they see themselves. They are a fascinating mirror onto the aesthetic styles and cultural mores of the eras when they were made.
Ancient pharaohs and their early book plates
The concept of marking books with ownership dates back to ancient Egypt. Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in the 14th century BC, had an extensive library where each scroll bore a unique identifier/stamp signifying royal possession.
These early ownership marks, though not bookplates in the modern sense, were the precursors to ex libris, highlighting the timeless human desire to mark ownership and protect literary treasures. This practice reflects the early recognition of books as valuable assets worth safeguarding.
Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in the 14th century BC, had an extensive library where each scroll bore a unique identifier. British Museum.The dawn of Ex Libris
The earliest known ex libris bookplates emerged in 15th-century Germany, coinciding with the birth of the Gutenburg printing press and a burgeoning literary culture. One of the earliest known bookplates belonged to Johannes Knabensberg, also known as Igler, around 1480. His design featured a playful hedgehog and an equally playful and cheeky Latin inscription
One of the earliest known bookplates belonged to Johannes Knabensberg, also known as Igler, around 1480. British Museum“Hanns Igler das dich ein Igel küsst,” translating to “Hanns Igler wishes you to be kissed by a hedgehog”
This charming illustration encapsulated the essence of early bookplates, showing the personality of the owner and their creative flair.
These bookplates were often pasted inside the front cover of books, serving as both a practical tool for identification and a blank canvas for personal expression.
Ex Libris evolution and artistry
Once the printing press democratised book ownership, books expanded beyond monasteries and exclusive libraries of the nobility.
Wealthy merchants used them as a mark of their growing prestige and status. Bookplates evolved from symbolising practical ownership to marks into statements of personal taste and social status.
The rise of humanism and the Renaissance spurred a newfound appreciation for art, prompting book owners to commission renowned artists and engravers to design their bookplates. These designs ranged from intricate heraldic emblems to elaborate illustrations depicting scenes from mythology, nature, or personal interests.
The artistry involved in creating these bookplates transformed them into collectible treasures, often passed down through generations as family heirlooms.
Bookplates became a way for individuals to express their intellectual pursuits, values and beliefs, artistic sensibilities, and social roles.
The bookplate of Charles Dickens, featuring a portrait of himself and elements reflecting his literary works, provides a glimpse into the author’s self-perception and the era he lived in (The British Museum, 2024).
Charles Dickens’ bookplateThe extravagant heraldry found in the bookplates of European nobility speaks to the importance of lineage and status in their lives. There is so much history and psychology packed into such small artefacts that a lot of analysis can be undertaken about them.
A symbol of your love of books
Since the dawn of civilisation, books have engendered strong feelings of passion and possession. If you have a collection of books that you don’t ever intend on parting with, maybe consider getting a customised book plate that tells your own personal story. There are makers and artists specialising in bookplates on Etsy if you want to check them out, look up customised book plates next time you’re on there.
References
Oatman-Stanford, H. (2015, October 13). When book lovers guarded their prized possessions with tiny artworks. Collectors Weekly. https://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/when-book-lovers-guarded-their-prized-possessions-with-tiny-artworks/
British Museum. (n.d.). Bookplate of Hans Igler (Johannes Knabensperg), a hedgehog walking to the left, with a flowering plant in its mouth; a scroll above printed with Gothic lettering: ‘hanns Igler das dich ein igel ku[e]s.’ The British Museum Collection Online. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_Franks-German-1786
Norman, J. (n.d.). The earliest bookplates, or ex-libris: 1391 to 1353 BCE. History of Information. https://www.historyofinformation.com/detail.php?id=3185
Roos, D. (2019, August 28). 7 ways the printing press changed the world. History. https://www.history.com/news/printing-press-renaissance
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Renaissance dreams come alive in Florence, Italy.
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@classicalmusic
Lieder von
Henry Purcell,
John Dowland,
Tadeusz Baird und
Mieczyslaw KarlowiczJakub Józef Orlinski, Countertenor;
Michal Biel, Klavierhttps://oe1.orf.at/programm/20260810/841201/Jakub-Jozef-Orlinski-in-Wien
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“The beginnings of historical criticism are often associated with the Age of #Enlightenment, but it is more appropriately related to the #Renaissance.”
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@paul_denton
Yaêl Braun-Pivet ne devrait pas se préoccuper des traces qu'elle va laisser dans l'Histoire. Elles sont déjà nombreuses (la liste n'est pas exhaustive) :
- le sabotage de la commission d'enquête sur l'affaire Benalla pour protéger Macron et le voyou préféré de celui-ci ;
- le tapis rouge déroulé à l'Assemblée pour ses amis du RN ;
- la minute de silence pour le facho Quentin Deranque et le refus de la minute de silence pour Aboubakar Cissé ;
- son "soutien inconditionnel" à Israël au tout début du génocide à Gaza.#politique #YaelBraunPivet #Budget #Scandale #Renaissance #Gaza #Genocide
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Yaël Braun-Pivet dans la tourmente... à cause de son projet de pavillon d'accueil à l'Assemblée. La présidente de la chambre basse a fait voter les plans d'un bâtiment à 50 millions d'euros, une dépense qui fâche en période de disette budgétaire, à gauche, comme à droite, y compris dans son camp. "Elle veut laisser une trace dans l'Histoire", soupire un député Renaissance.
#Politique #YaelBraunPivet #Renaissance #DirectAN #Architecture #Scandale #Budget #Off
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@classicalmusic
José de Torres
Mortales venid a ver un misterio (Cantada al Santísimo)Anonymus
Sonata terzaFrancisco José de Castro
Sonata Nr. 1 d-MollSebastián Durón
Vaya pues rompiendo el aire (Jácara de Navidad)José de Torres
María en ese cielo (Cantada a Nuestra Señora)Antonio de Santa Cruz
JácarasAnonymus
Sonata primaJosé de Torres
A el abismo de gracia (Cantada a Nuestra Señora)Al Ayre Español
The Gesualdo Sixhttps://www.br.de/radio/live/br-klassik/programm/2026-08-06/3719474/
