I ran into some trouble trying to find primary sources. I quickly realized after scouring Artstor that the vast majority of painted art depicting the Bubonic Plague in Europe was not created until the 15th Century. This lag in time between the Plague and its depiction (in Europe) is something I will take into consideration …
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Assignment 2: Secondary Source Analysis
The Bubonic Plague played a crucial role in life during the Fourteenth Century. One could make the argument that the death and suffering caused by the epidemic became mainstream culture, especially in Europe. As with many mainstream phenomena, the Plague heavily influenced the arts and humanities from this time period. There is a plethora of …
Beginning Again
With another opportunity to begin again, I would like to elaborate upon my research idea. As I mentioned in my previous blog, I find the 14th Century to be a particularly fascinating time period. In particular, the Black Death and its overall cultural impact on society and art is incredibly intriguing. One specific motif in …
Dansing Around Some Topics
With the entirety of history to choose from, I find myself struggling with what I should research for my EH305 research paper. I have one other research paper to write as well as two annotated bibliographies due by the end of the semester. Because this class covers as much of history as possible, I am …
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