Mayan Architecture & The City of Tulum Outline I. Intro II. The Mayan Civilization A. Mayan Time Periods B. Mayan Territory C. Mayan Accomplishments D. Mayan Collapse III. Mayan Architecture A. Intro B. Tulum (Case Study) 1. Tulum ’s History 2. Tulum ’s Influences and Styles 3. Tulum ’s Design a. Site 1. Economy 2. Social Class Orientation 3. Defenses b. Buildings 1. El Castillo 2. Temple of Frescos 3. Temple of the Wind 4. Temple of the Descending God 5. Temple
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Begüm İdrisoğlu 15 April 2013 Neoclassical Age in English Literature The names given to this period are confusing: Restoration‚ 18th century‚ Neoclassical‚ Augustan Chronologically the period covers from 1660 to around 1800. In English‚ the term Neoclassicism is used primarily of the visual arts; the similar movement in English literature‚ which began considerably earlier‚ is called Augustan Literature‚ which had been dominant for several decades. The English Neoclassical movement‚ predicated
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process what have been affected was their culture and architecture. Western mono-culture that had spread across the world touched the heart of Ladakh so dramatically that they forgetting their own roots slowly. Ladakh‚ synonym to an ongoing struggle between man and nature where in finally man found a harmony with it. As therefore‚ the people have had to recognize that nature has limits and they accept whatever
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Janus Agri Altar As I walked pass by the horseshoe-shaped courtyard of Agronomy Hall‚ I saw an eccentric‚ bronze art sculpture standing firmly in the middle. At first I was pondering what has this statue got to do with Agronomy Hall until I walked closer to get a clearer picture. "Janus Agri Altar." That was the title given to this 14-foot metal structure that serves as a symbol for the Agronomy Hall. Although the sculpture might look very simple and old‚ the Janus Agri Altar has a deep meaning
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Architectural Engineering There are 25 major specialties in engineering that are recognized by professional societies. In any one of those 25 specialties‚ the goal of the engineer is the same. The goal is to be able to come up with a cost effective design that aids people in the tasks they face each day. Whether it be the coffee machine in the morning or the roads and highways people travel‚ or even the cars people travel in‚ it was all an idea that started with an engineer. Someone engineered
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Neo-Classical Architecture and its Foundations Classical architecture is something that almost anyone can appreciate because there are traces of it everywhere. Greek and Roman cultures have had a major influence on today’s architecture but it all stems from the classical architecture that was created centuries ago. The present example is Neoclassical Architecture which first appeared in 18th century France and in America‚ it was promoted by the legendary Thomas Jefferson as the Federal style
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Rome-Italy Vol. 3 No. 3 September 2013 89 Factors Affecting the Study of Accounting in Nigerian Universities Odia‚ J.O. (PhD) Department of Accounting‚ University of Benin‚ Benin City‚ Nigeria odiajames@yahoo.com‚ 234-8056580011 Ogiedu‚ K.O. (PhD) Department of Accounting‚ University of Benin‚ Benin City‚ Nigeria koogiedu@yahoo.com‚ 234-8033600045 Doi:10.5901/jesr.2013.v4n3p89 Abstract This paper examines the factors affecting students ’ career choice of accounting in Nigerian university
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Romanesque After the decline of the Roman Empire‚ the building of large churches in Western Europe gradually gained momentum with the spread of organized monasticism under the rule of Saint Benedict and others. A huge monastery at Cluny‚ only a fraction of which still exists‚ was built using a simplified Roman style‚ stout columns‚ thick walls‚ small window openings and semi-circular arches. The style spread with monasticism throughout Europe. The technique of building high vaults in masonry was
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Influences of Egyptian Architecture Archaeological discoveries in Egypt reawakened an interest in the ancient temples and monuments. Egyptian Revival architecture became fashionable during the 1800s. In the early 1900s‚ the discovery of King Tut’s tomb stirred a fascination for Egyptian artifacts and the rise of Art Deco architecture. Where did the Ancient Egyptians live?The Ancient Egyptians lived along the banks of the river Nile in Egypt. Farmers first settled in Egypt along the River Nile around
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someone from our time invented such things from government‚ art‚ literature religion and other things date back to the days of the Romans. The Romans have been one of the sources that have affected the modern day society
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