THE AMERICAN COLONIAL AND CONTEMPORARY TRADITIONS The American tradition in Philippine architecture covers the period from 1898 to the present‚ and encompasses all architectural styles‚ such as the European styles‚ which came into the Philippines during the American colonial period. This tradition is represented by churches‚ schoolhouses‚ hospitals‚ government office buildings‚ commercial office buildings‚ department stores‚ hotels‚ movie houses‚ theaters‚ clubhouses‚ supermarkets‚ sports facilities
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you had absolutely every article of clothing to choose from in your closet‚ tailored especially to fit you? Probably not a 45-inch tall hennin or a coat trimmed with 2‚790 ermine pelts‚ which was exactly what wealthy medieval nobles saw as “fashionable.” The extravagance of the medieval European nobles made an everlasting impact on history‚ and their fashion evolved over the course of time. Although most of their clothing were wearable year-round‚ wealthy nobles had differently fashioned and fabricated
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History of Architecture II Renaissance Architecture in Italy Geographical Renaissance in Italy is best considered geographically under the three great distinctive cities of activities. Florence‚ Rome and Venice. Florence. One of the chief powers of Italy. A centrally situated city-state. The Florentines notonly exerted considerable influence over the whole of Tuscany but carried Renaissance architecture‚ which originated with them‚ much farther afield. Rome. The distressed Medieval city began
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Medieval England - daily life in medieval towns Towns. A new class emerged during the Middle Ages; the merchant. The growth of trade and the merchant middle class went hand in hand with the growth in towns. Town populations swelled during this period‚ particularly after the Black Death. Trade routes grew‚ though roads remained poor and dangerous‚ so most goods were transported by water. Towns were built on trade‚ and the elite of towns were the merchants. Merchant guilds controlled town
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GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE Basilica churchearly Christian churchRomanesquegothic - Religion grew more population - complete opposite of classical architecture - called "barbaric"; gothic age is considered one of Europe’s outstanding artistic eras Features of gothic architecture: 1. Plans- arranged for convenience rather than for symmetry (utilitarian) 2. Walls- rubble masonry not laid in horizontal courses -materials were in small pieces -walls were no longer load-bearing which contributed
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The medieval time is during the mid centuries‚ known as the darkest period of Europe. However it is also an unique and fascinating period by its occupation‚ church and medicine. Medieval society has many fully developed occupations‚ which no longer exist in modern life. A person’s class often decide his or her occupation‚ and it doesn’t usually change. Boys born in a noble family tends to become a knight‚ who has the most power and defends his country. There is Yeomen who serves the royal
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Thanks to the Tokugawa Shoguns‚ they had a enormous influence onto the feudal system. After that japan gained power. It was revived and built into a sturdy kingdom. It was important that they increased control over the civilization and created a more tranquil and nonviolent environment. Previously japan was opposed and furious with war due to the minor control Ashikaga Shoguns had over the daimyos. The faithfulness of the daimyos was a great donating aspect to the military power of the Shoguns‚ therefore
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January 25‚ 2013 Honors History period 6/7 Midterm Exam Essays Essay 1: During the Medieval period‚ European society was divided into three estates. The first estate included the Holy church‚ and it made up about 5-10% of the population. The second estate was the nobles‚ knights‚ and warrior‚ and they also made up 5-10% of the population. The majority of the population was made up of the commons‚ the third estate. The only form if government the medieval times had was feudalism. Feudalism
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Modern architecture and traditional architecture Nowadays‚ as we known the architectural community has had a strong and continuing interest in traditional and modern architecture. Architecture‚ this word possesses an immense creativity in itself. Usually‚ when we hear this word‚ picture of creative design of physical structures flashes in our mind. Integral to the identity of any country is its architectural heritage‚ combining modern and traditional architectural designs or product
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MEDIEVAL EUROPE – CRIME AND PUNISHMENT MEDIEVAL LIFE Throughout the medieval period it was believed that the only way to keep order was to make sure that the people were scared of the punishments given for crimes committed. For this reason all crimes from stealing to murder had harsh punishments. Although there were gaols‚ they were generally used to hold a prisoner awaiting trial rather than as a means of punishment. Fines‚ shaming (being placed in stocks)‚ mutilation (cutting off a part of the
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