Erwin Panofsky’s Gothic Architecture and Scholasticism presents a compelling connection between the architectural styles of Gothic Cathedrals and the order and form of the Scholastic school of thought. Focusing on the "100 mile zone around Paris" during the years between 1130-40 and 1270 where and when Scholasticism was the dominate theory of education and Gothic architecture began to take a stronghold over the ageing Romanesque style. In Panofsky’s own words "A connection between Gothic art and
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1) Augustus was a key factor in bringing stability to Rome. Augustus was the first emperor and ruled from 31BC-14AD. Augustus intends to restore the Republic form of Government. He forms the New Order‚ which gives him full power and he rules as consul until 23BC. He is popular among the people because he brings peace after 60 years of war. He does this by reorganizing the army‚ which causes social stability‚ and he makes it so non-Romans can earn citizenship if they are a good fighter. He also creates
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The Mona Lisa‚ is it just a piece of artwork‚ or one of the best pieces of artwork in the history of art? The Mona Lisa was painted in the early 16th century by one of the most widely known artist at that time‚ Leonardo Da Vinci. It is said that the painting is a portrait of Lisa Gherardini the wife of Francesco Del Giocondo‚ but also could be portrayed as Da Vinci himself in female form. Researchers claim that Da Vinci used mathematical equations to create the painting such as‚ the golden triangle
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A grand hall was a large room with high ceilings which had large fireplaces. The grand hall could have been used to host large parties or gatherings or to eat and sleep in (Freudenrich). Another amenity was the kitchen. A kitchen’s size depended on how big the castle was and the importance of
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Social: human rights‚ families‚ women‚ relationships between rich and poor‚ art‚ music Political: rulers‚ diplomacy‚ war Religious: impact of religion on everything else Intellectual: big ideas‚ philosophy Technological: inventions‚ wars Economic: trade‚ money‚ inflation‚ poverty Renaissance society viewed itself as a rebirth began ~1400‚ Florence ended with french invasion of northern italy in 1494 ends in italy with destruction of rome by troops of charles V in 1527 it spread to europe
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| A History of Bose Bose Corporation was founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar G. Bose‚ then professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As an MIT grad student in the 1950s‚ Dr. Bose decided to purchase a new stereo system. He was disappointed to find that speakers with impressive technical specifications failed to reproduce the realism of a live performance. The quest for better sound was on.Extensive research in the fields of speaker design and psychoacoustics—the
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“Be Innocent too.” National Catholic Reporter 16 Aug. 2013: 23. Student Resources in Context. Web. 12 Nov. 2013. Treble‚ Patricia. “The poor man pope: the name ‘Francis‚’ after the beloved founder of the Franciscans‚ came to the new pope in Sistine Chapel‚ after an admonishment from A cardinal to never forget the needy.” Maclean’s Apr. 2013: 28. Student Resources In Context. Web. 8 Nov. 2013.
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oil on canvas. This painting of Abraham and Isaac is (328cm × 285cm) and was painted during 1542-1544. The work is linked to scripture from the Bible and is now in the church of Santa Maria della Salute in Venice. It was originally painted as a ceiling painting for the
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Visual Arts: Their Ability to Become a Universal Language Visual Arts: the channel of education‚ through which all men grow and advance in the world‚ no matter their provenance. Why hesitate to admit the true nature of what art really means? For many it means a life. It is important for everyone to recognize and realize that visual arts have‚ indeed‚ become an important part of everyone’s everyday lives‚ and are widely recognized to the extent that they have the ability to be understood as a universal
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The Mosaics in chancel and apse followed in 546 and were to be executed under Arch Bishop Maxiamian‚ who stands next to Justinian on the mosaics of the chancel walls. The Mosaics of this building are of the most remarkable quality. Every wall ceiling and crevice of San Vitale is covered in realistic and natural golden themed mosaics. It was obviously executed by local workmen and built largely with local materials. “A local western crew‚ then‚ was at work.” The Basilica has a central plan not
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