First Post

     Our first class, though emphasizing the basic structure of the course in reality helped introduce the greater idea of the origination of intellectual thought. Italy lead the way in numerous artistic and philosophical movements that simply justify the reasoning behind beginning with the relationship of the cities within the influential nation. However, the origin of artistic ideals can not be simplified for the convenience of classification. Italy serves as a mere basis for intellectual thought, as well as a basis for Humanities 103.