of the hero and saint can be merged. In the agony and ecstasy of Michelangelo‚ it is obvious how the paths of hero and saint can be merged in the form of art‚ to attempt to reconcile the tension between them. In the enlightenment patterns of cultural mutation‚ we begin to realize that the way we converge the two paths depends on the historical context in which we view them. And finally‚ as a response to his cultural climate‚ Kierkegaard’s portrayal of Abraham shows how the hero-saint convergence has
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FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION DEPARTAMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES 1.study year Essay The importance of acoustic environment in charismatic worshipping in the Christian congregation “Prieka Vēsts” Master studies "Social Anthropology" Student ID nr 011272 Matīss Šteinerts 2012‚ Riga The importance of acoustic environment in charismatic worshipping in the Christian congregation “Prieka Vēsts” For these people are not drunk‚ as you suppose‚ since it is only the third hour of the day [1
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The Curse of King Tut Some stories of alleged supernatural occurrences cannot really be classified as either urban legends or hoaxes‚ but as accounts that have been told so often that the truth of the original report has become obscured over the years. Perhaps a classic story of this type would be the curse of King Tut. When Howard Carter opened Tutankhamen ’s tomb in November 1922‚ he found a number of magical objects buried with the boy king. One item reported found was a clay tablet with a
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Forever plagued by controversy‚ from its antisemitism in 12th century Europe to the modern day child sex abuse scandals‚ notably in Ireland and the US‚ the Catholic Church’s reputation remains durable due to the unshakable‚ unquestionable faith‚ devotion‚ and loyalty of its subjects. Lost souls seeking comfort from the death of a loved one‚ freedom from addictions or debt‚ guidance in times of crisis‚ or those searching for answers to the origins of existence turn to the Church’s teachings for navigation
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must connect with someone. It must move them enough to translate its meaning and answer what it means to them. If does not do this‚ then it is less art‚ and more creative expression”. So whether it ’s paintings by Vermeer‚ or sculptures by Rodin and Bernini‚ or cave art‚ it is all great art. They can all be interpreted to mean something to someone. Art has definitely changed‚ with so many mediums being created since the times of cave art. Even during the times of cave art‚ artist needed ways to express
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Biography Mirabai was a great saint and devotee of Sri Krishna. Despite facing criticism and hostility from her own family‚ she lived an exemplary saintly life and composed many devotional bhajans. Historical information about the life of Mirabai is a matter of some scholarly debate. The oldest biographical account was Priyadas’s commentary in Nabhadas’ Sri Bhaktammal in 1712. Nevertheless there are many aural histories‚ which give an insight into this unique poet and Saint of India. Early Life Mirabai
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Comparison of the Davids The statues of David by Michelangelo‚ Donatello‚ Bernini and Verrocchio were representations of a biblical hero the king David of Israel‚ who at a young age killed a warrior Goliath armed with only a stone and a swirl. The four statues are different from each other because they were from different periods and were made from different materials. Each statue is different because of the body posture and clothing choices. All the four statues were made in Italy and that is
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Sharhonda Tate Intro to Computers November 11‚2012 Caravaggio’s Works Caravaggio‚ his birth name was Michelangelo Merisi he was born on September 29‚ 1571 in Merissa Italy. He was a famous Italian painter with great influence both in Italy and with works in Rome‚ Naples‚ Malta‚ and Sicily. The paintings that made Caravaggio were mostly skilled in painting and his works were from the declining end of the Renaissance. His paintings use a combination of the realistic observations of
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Bernini‚ who wasn’t trained as an architect‚ took credit for the work he did at St. Peter’s where he had heavily relied on Borromini’s technical genius to solve structural problems. This enraged Borromini and sparked the rivalry between the two architects. Bernini and Borromini were instrumental in the creation of the Baroque style of architecture‚ where the Roman Catholic Church expressed its buoyancy after the Counter Reformation. Bernini created a visual spectacle of
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always sought to protect and expand his kingdom‚ economically‚ geographically and culturally. The "Sun King"‚ absolute monarch‚ remembered as a brilliant leader for France‚ as evidenced by the magnificent Palace of Versailles. Louis XIV was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye in 1638. His parents‚ Louis XIII and Anne of Austria‚ were desperate and waited the birth of their first child for over twenty years. Nicknamed "Dieudonné"‚ which means given-by-God‚ the future king was therefore more than desired.
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