The Parthenon Marbles Dispute Several art museums around the world have been created with the sole purpose to culturally enlighten and entertain us. An appropriate example is the local Nelson Atkins Museum‚ right here in our own backyard of Kansas City‚ where collections from Asia‚ Europe‚ Africa‚ and Japan increase our understanding and appreciation for different geographical regions. In England‚ the British Museum is arguably one of the best in the world at displaying this kind of internationalism
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The Parthenon and the Pantheon are two historical pieces of architecture. They both may be separated by time‚ different cultures‚ and locations‚ but they have very much in common. To simply start off‚ the Parthenon was designed as a Greek temple in Doric order with Iconic columns to serve the goddess Athena (p.168). The Pantheon was designed as a Roman temple to worship not one‚ but all Roman god’s. In comparison the Parthenon and the Pantheon were both designed as temples to worship a
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The Parthenon and The Shard‚ for example‚ are two very different pieces of architecture that hold different significances during their times‚ but are both highly respected and well-known to this day. They show a sense of pride and prestige by providing an aesthetically pleasing view and by honoring something of importance. Also‚ individually‚ they show cultural identity through honor‚ as seen with the Parthenon‚ and through the glass medium‚ as shown in the Shard. To start off‚ The Parthenon displays
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The Home of the Parthenon Marbles The Parthenon Marbles are national treasures of Greece and many years ago‚ were maliciously stolen by Lord Elgin‚ a corrupt business man‚ for his own personal gain. With aid of enemies of Greece and with the full knowledge of the crime Brittan refused to relinquish the stolen property to its rightful owner. The greed and corruption of England has allowed for the long-term confinement of a Greek monument within the dark and winding halls of a dusty British museum
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Constantine I‚ or as he is most commonly known‚ Constantine the Great‚ served as emperor of Rome‚ and is seen by many as the vessel which delivered the spread and major acceptance of Christianity. Although Constantine was the first Christian Emperor of Rome; he paved the way for the success and growth of the religion through legal and religious declarations‚ military domination‚ and the creation of Constantinople as the new capital of Byzantium. The impact and importance of Constantine was so immense
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The Parthenon Work began on the Parthenon‚ built on the Acropolis‚ in 447 BC to replace an existing temple which was destroyed by the Persians in 480 BC and cost 469 silver talents to build. The work began under the orders of Pericles to show the wealth and exuberance of Athenian power. The name of the building most likely came from a cult statue of Athena Parthenos housed in the eastern room of the building. This magnificent structure was built of ivory and gold and was sculptured by the renowned
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The St. Louis Gateway Arch is an elegant monument to westward expansion in the USA. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Louis‚ Missouri‚ the 630-foot tall stainless steel arch rises above the city skyline. The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial consists of the Gateway Arch‚ the Museum of Westward Expansion‚ and St. Louis’ Old Courthouse. How the design was chosen: There was a nationwide competition in 1947-1948 to design a monument in St. Louis honoring western pioneers. The
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ARCHES An arch is an architectural structure which helps support a structure and the weight above that structure. Arches appeared as early as the 2nd millennium BC in Mesopotamian brick architecture. The systematic use of Arches started with ancient Romans. They were the first to have applied the techniques of arch to a wide range of structures. Pointed arch is one of the most important types of Arches. It is an arch with a pointed apex. Another name for pointed arch is “ogival arch”. ‘Ogive’
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BUILDING AN ARCH Arches are a fun and popular balloon decoration with endless potential for creativity. From shopping malls to hotel ballrooms‚ Supplies: arches add excitement and provide lavish displays of color. There • Latex balloons–11"‚ 14"‚ or 16" • Monofilament line (at least 50# weight) are many variations. The following is just a sampling of the • Electric sizing machine or templates simple ways arches can be constructed: • Helium cylinder + inflator or electric air inflator SINGLE ARCH Single
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Rome was presented to other nations. Rome was seen as a powerful nation‚ protected and favored by the gods‚ ruled over by wise and divine leaders. Ancient architecture served as propaganda to build and maintain this image of the Roman Empire. The Arch of Titus conveys to the viewer that the Romans are favored and supported by the gods. Many deities can be seen on this sculpture aiding Roman leaders‚ and behaving as equals to the Roman emperor Titus. Winged women‚ symbolizing victory fly in the
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