The Great Duomo of Florence I chose to write about Filippo Brunelleschi’s unprecedented work on the Gothic Cathedral of Florence‚ which is also known as the Duomo‚ in Italy. This particular subject fascinated me because I have had the privilege of being inside this cathedral in 2008. It is a magnificent structure‚ both in size and in beauty. Filippo Brunelleschi was born in 1377‚ and grew up studying drawing‚ painting‚ as well as wheels‚ gears and motion. He later worked as a silver
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Rebirth of the ancient Greek style b. The neoclassic style of architecture prevailing during the Renaissance 2. Transitional movement in Europe a. The Renaissance is understood as a historical age that was preceded by the Middle Ages and followed by the Reformation. b. Between medieval and modern times beginning in the 14th century in Italy‚ lasting into the 17th century 3. Flourishing in many areas a. Humanistic (Philosophical) revival of classical influence b. Flowering of the arts c. Literature
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BIOGRAPHY OF EDWIN HUBBLE Born in Marshfield‚ Missouri on November 20‚1889. Living with both of his parents and his seven siblings. At a young age he particularly enjoyed science‚ especially reading science fiction novels by Jules Verne. Particularly 20‚000 Leagues Under the Sea‚ and From the Earth to the Moon. At the age of 10 Hubble‚ and his family moved to Chicago‚Illinois. There he attend school and later to University. Not only Edwin was an academically good student
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LITERATURE: JOHN JASPER IN ’’THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD’’ BY CHARLES DICKENS Student: Tanja Kurilić Professor: dr.sc. Sintija Čuljat Rijeka‚ 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Introduction 2. The idea of The Double in literature 3. John Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickens 4. Is Jasper guilty or not? 5. Conclusion 6. Works cited 1. INTRODUCTION One of the most famous Dickens’s novels‚ The Mystery of Edwin Drood offers a lot of themes which could be
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I chose Brunelleschi’s discovery of the design for the Florence Cathedral’s dome. Brunelleschi had no formal architectural background but when the contest for creating Santa Maria’s dome was announced with a prize of 200 gold florins and possible eternal fame‚ Brunelleschi grabbed at the opportunity. Filippo Brunelleschi was determined to win the contest and have his double dome design used for the cathedral. Brunelleschi was certain that his design would win because it solved all of the questions
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Edwin Chadwick Poor Law Public health Success failures Able bodied poor should be kept in workhouses. This way‚ only the desperate would ask for relief Commission of enquiry; he was a committed benthamite. Commissioners devised three different questionnaires. Questions were badly phrased‚ were they seeked the response they wanted. He was seen as a tireless investigator who insisted on seeing for himself the effects of poverty and the operation of the poor laws. Chadwick was
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Edwin Stanton Porter was born on April 21‚ 1870 in Pennsylvania. He had grown up with his parents Thomas Richard Porter and Mary Jane Clark. He had worked in the electrical field at first and began experiencing with electricity. He had worked with light bulb currents and telegraphs. In early 1890’s he had opened his own small business as a tailor‚ until 1893‚ when he had joined the Navy. He served there as an electrician and telegraph operator. With his help communications were improved. After a
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Edwin Hubble In this adventure they look will be taken at Edwin Hubble. This look will be into three major areas of his life. His personal life how he grew up‚ whether he married and had children. Also‚ an investigation will be taken to look into his background specifically how he got started in the field of astronomy. Finally‚ there will be a look into what contributions he has made to the field of astronomy. Edwin Hubble would forever change the way astronomy was understood. He would also be a
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"The Horses" is a poem by Edwin Muir. It tells the story of a world ravaged by nuclear war‚ where the few survivors live hopelessly in a desolate reality. Their outlook is changed by the arrival of the horses‚ a relic of the past which lets them rediscover humanity’s bond with nature. "The Horses"‚ as well as being a very beautiful and moving poem‚ has an important message to convey. The poet uses various methods to illustrate this. Throughout the poem‚ there are many biblical
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How far do the sources agree that Edwin Chadwick contributed little to the progress made in public health in the years 1838-1854? The sources agree to some extent that Edwin Chadwick made little contribution to the progress made in the years 1838-1852 as he made no immediate impact at the time‚ he had all the theories and evidence but didn’t put any of this into action. This led to the limited progress made in public health within these years. Edwin Chadwick made massive long term significance and
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