the actual Mezquita‚ formally the “Aljama Mosque‚” began between 784-786 A.D during the reign of ’Abd al-Rahman I[iii]. Rahman built the mosque as an adjunct to his palace‚ naming it in honor of his wife. Expansions‚ such as commissioning a new minaret to enlarging the building entirely‚ most notably occurred under the reigns of ’Abd al-Rahman II between 833-852 A.D‚ al-Hakam II between 961-976 A.D‚ and the vizier al-Mansur from 987 A.D. As the Moorish rule in Spain was ending‚ Cordoba
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ART DECO Art Deco‚ or Deco‚ is an influential visual arts design style which first appeared in France during the 1920s‚ flourished internationally during the 30s and 40s‚ then waned in the post-World War II era.] It is an eclectic style that combines traditional craft motifs with Machine Age imagery and materials. The style is often characterized by rich colors‚ bold geometric shapes and lavish ornamentation. Deco emerged from the Interwar period when rapid industrialization was transforming
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Emma McKay Islam Paper 4-7-12 The Five Pillars of Islam Like many other religions‚ the Muslim faith has experienced many changes and branches. Like Christianity‚ the original faith is still practiced by some‚ but others have started new branches with their own unique interpretation being Muslim. Despite these differences within the Muslim religion‚ one set of rules for moral guidance is central to all. These rules are the Five Pillars of Islam. The Five Pillars act as a moral compass for
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Conception[edit] Burj Khalifa was designed to be the centerpiece of a large-scale‚ mixed-use development that would include 30‚000 homes‚ nine hotels (including The Address Downtown Dubai)‚ 3 hectares (7.4 acres) of parkland‚ at least 19 residential towers‚ the Dubai Mall‚ and the 12-hectare (30-acre) man-made Burj Khalifa Lake. The building has returned the location of Earth’s tallest freestanding structure to the Middle East‚ where the Great Pyramid of Giza had claimed this achievement for almost
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Historical Background of Taj Industries in Agra and their effect Historical Background of Taj The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra‚ India‚ built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife‚ Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture‚ a style that combines elements from Persian‚ Indian‚ and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983‚ the Taj Mahal
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TRAVELINGTIME FOR brilliance A HISTORIAN’S VIEW OF ART __________ TRAVELING TIME FOR brilliance Copyright © 2013 by All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form‚ or by any means without written permission from the author. ISBN (HUM/205) Printed in USA Dedication I would like to dedicate this book to my Instructor. has taught me so much about the art. Because of her I have a new
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distinction between foreign and domestic intelligence gathering under the fourth amendment. Northwestern University Law Review. pp. 343-381. Retrieved from EBSCOhost Graves‚ L. (2010). The Right to Privacy in Light of Presidents ’ Programs: What Project MINARET ’s Admissions Reveal about Modern Surveillance of Americans. Texas Law Review‚ 88(7)‚ 1855-1904. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. Library of Congress. (2001). Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct
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Hagia Sophia (The Holy Wisdom of Christ) Istanbul‚ Turkey‚ 532-537 The church of Hagia Sophia‚ originally known as the Great Church because of its colossal size in comparison with the other churches of the Capital‚ was associated with one of the greatest creative ages of man. The Roman methods of engineering‚ mixed with the assimilation of indigenous traditions were united in the size and awe inspiring magnificence of the Hagia Sofia. It was the most important church in Constantinople. The church
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Ahmedabad Culture By Varun Vasava HS 454 ABOUT THE CITY Ahmedabad (Amdavad) is the capital of Gujarat and is one of the most important cities in Western India located on the banks of river Sabarmati‚ 32 km from the state capital of Gujarat. The city was under Bombay Presidency during British rule‚ now it is in Gujarat state. The city has interesting history. King Karandev – 1‚ the Solanki Ruler‚ had waged a war against the Bhil king of Ashapall or Ashaval. After his victory Karandev established
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The competition A competition initiated by his highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to build a new focal point higher than the Dubai World Trade Centre at the time. At first the architect Hazel Wong designed both towers as office towers but according to financial market analysis the shorter tower was converted into a hotel. Background Jumeirah Emirates Towers was completed in the late 20th century (2000). It is now one of the most stunning architectural highlights on the Dubai skyline
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