olive tree from the ground by the touch of her spear and she was announced the victor. The olive was fundamental to Athenian life. Poseidon continued to be worshiped in Athens. In his temple the Erechtheum‚ on the Acropolis‚ just across from the Parthenon‚ the marks from the blow of his trident could be seen‚ and nearby it‚ the olive tree that Athena had created continued to
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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World There are Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. However‚ the list we have today was not established until the end of The Middle Ages. This list includes: the Great Pyramid‚ the Hanging Gardens of Babylon‚ the Statue of Zeus at Olympia‚ the Temple of Diana at Ephesus‚ the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus‚ the Colossus of Rhodes‚ and the Pharos of Alexandria. There have been several different lists over the years that have included different wonders. The Great
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Philosophy Study Guide – Key Names/Concepts Meaning of 6 Characteristics of Philosophy - 1. Fundamental – Types of issues are general‚ E.G. Truth/Morality/Foundations of Knowledge/Existence of God - 2. Critical – Raises questions‚ basic questions o Raises questions that answer with more questions o Socrates in the apology compares himself to a fly buzzing around a lethargic horse - 3. Integrative – Philosophy is not destructive o Constructs theories of politics and Ethics – an array of Ideas
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Ancient Greek Architecture Was Profoundly Influenced By The Ancient Near East. Discuss. To answer this question‚ it is vital that we define the boundaries of the ancient near east. Two prominent countries‚ Mesopotamia and Egypt‚ seem to have been subjected to an appearance of ‘monumental architecture and sculpture’ at almost the same time‚ according to Henri Frankfort in his publication The Art and Architecture of the Ancient Orient (Fourth Edition 1970‚ p.11)‚ with the other countries being Asia
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Luncheon of the Boating Party Luncheon of the Boating Party is a European artwork painted in 1880-1881 by French Impressionist‚ Pierre Auguste Renoir. In traditional Impressionist style‚ Renoir depicted a scene from modern life and based it in a place he knew well - the Restaurant Fournaise. Chatou was one of Renoir’s beloved settings and Luncheon of the Boating Party is a romanticized portrait of his friends enjoying a Sunday afternoon on the balcony of the restaurant. His intention was to take
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Vintage or antique jewlery can add a unique and dazzling aspect to your wardrobe and has the ability to transport you to a previous era. One of the more exciting parts of acquiring these pieces is the stories behind them. However‚ many people are unaware of how to identify valuable pieces‚ what era they come from‚ and where to find them. Vintage vs. Antique Many people are confused about the difference between an antique item and a vintage item since both terms deal with items of considerable age
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The year 1959 was a year that New Orleans‚ Louisiana advanced in growth and population. At this time‚ New Orleans started becoming more Americanized with the impression of growing‚ suburban areas. After the Caucasians and the African Americans integrated‚ the culture of New Orleans expanded even more. Also‚ the crime rate in the city was so minor; it was nothing like the way it is today. Families all over thought that New Orleans would be a considerable place to live safely‚ earn an education‚ be
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pantheon had shed their wings by Classical times. Nike is the goddess of strength‚ speed‚ and victory. Nike was a very close acquaintance of Athena‚ and is thought to have stood in Athena’s outstretched hand in the statue of Athena located in the Parthenon. Nike is one of the most commonly portrayed figures on Greek coins. Nike has a legacy that lives on today‚ not through the field of battle but through clothing‚ shoes‚ and apparel. Nike paints the perfect portrait of what the goddess set out
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Empire 84. Han Dynasty 85. Mauryan Empire 86. Gupta Empire 87. Kingdom of Israel 88. Kingdom of Judea 89. Assyrian Empire 90. Sasanid Empire ARCHITECTURAL‚ ARTISTIC‚ LITERARY WORKS TO KNOW: 91. Lascaux cave paintings 92. Parthenon 93. Pantheon 94. Upanishads 95.
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was put into practice by the ancient Greeks and continues to be used throughout the world today. It is the science of measuring shapes‚ angles‚ areas and distances. By the evidence the ancient Greeks left behind in their amazing ruins‚ such as the Parthenon‚ it’s no doubt that they had a deep knowledge and understanding of the science of geometry. Putting Geometry to Work‚ if you need an example of how geometry affects you on a daily basis‚ you need do nothing more than take a look around. What do
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