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The Basilica of Santa Maria Novella is located in Florence, Italy. It was built in the beginning of 1246 as a Dominican Church. It received its name because the site on which it is located was the church of Santa Maria delle Vigne in the ninth-century. The word Novella Translates to ‘New’ thus translating to ‘The New Santa Maria’ The Church was designed by several friars, the first being Fra Ristoro da Campi and Fra Sisto Fiorentino. Santa Maria Novella is made up of various additions and…

Evolution of French Architecture During the Gothic Period My favorite aspect of art is usually the architecture because it shows the peaks of human capability on a grander scale. I liked learning about the architecture during the Gothic period the most because it seemed so ambitious, and even though they were built centuries ago, people still marvel at their intricate designs, near unsustainable heights and brilliant use of natural lighting. The new gothic era of reaching new structural heights…

Chitralipi Kattunga October 31, 2017 Seminar Professor Trost Tues/Thurs 1:30-2:45 The Wonder of Our Capitol The City of Trees. The Big Tomato. The River City. Sactown. These are all affectionate names to describe California’s capital, and just like these known names, Sacramento is known for its State Capitol Building. In California’s history, Sacramento was named twice as the Capitol. Not to mention, the state had many capitol buildings before Sacramento was its last capital. The Capitol…

Wind strength of Gothic Cathedrals - Coccia, Simona - Engineering Failure Analysis. Sep 2015, Vol. 55, p1-25. 25p. Abstract: The research investigates the ancient Gothic cathedral and the formulation of its structure regarding the wind resistance. Experiments on the Cathedral of Notre-Dame of Amiens,as it is one of the most significant examples of the Gothic Cathedrals, concluded that the skeleton or the design of this cathedral and all the cathedrals, in general, is showing that it was…

In my Humanities essay 1 paper, I will be discussing how Christ was found in many Byzantine mosaics and icons. I will also discuss what these symbols represented and the many values that were and represented and not represented. To fully understand what these symbols meant you have to first under the full history behind Byzantine art meant. I am going to fully explain this concept in my essay, and give an understanding of how Mosaic were used and formed during this time and how many artworks…

under the prominently gothic design of Arnolfo di Cambio, it was later taken on by Fransesco Talenti and eventually Brunelleschi, who wished to take the cathedral in a more all’antica route. On the exterior he inserted rounded tribunes between three apses, each of which had five shell-capped niches flanked by pairs of Corinthian columns, buttresses with classical fluted pilasters and reversed curve volutes (detail in fig. 10.1-4). All of which point to the cathedral’s revival of ancient…

One of the most interesting monuments found in the city of Rome is Domitian’s Palace.The place lies south west of Nero’s Palace, Domus Aurea, and west of the river Tiber. Emperor Titus Flavius Domitian ruled from 81 C.E. to 96 C.E. (MacDonald). His father was Titus Flavius Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, he was also greatly interested in architecture though was more interested in military. After years of living in Nero’s Palace, Domitian built a new one and let Domus Aurea be open to the public.…

passionately dedicated to end poverty, nearly 46.5 million people are below the poverty line. While poverty is not near as widespread as obesity, which 30% of the population are, and poverty with only 15% of the population. Reports from the office of the APSE, or the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, show that one person in the household would have the salary of $11,700, 2 people would have $15,930, 3 people would have $20,090 and so forth. These numbers clearly show that a person…

On the 14th century new art developments emerged letting new techniques and ideas spread through Italy. Artists were getting involved into a new naturalistic vision leaving behind excessive ornamentation and intricate patterns, in order to explore a new idea portraying vividly human emotions and solid bodies. These changes led the beginning of the 15th and 16th centuries emerge, bringing social, political and economic improvements to Europe. This new and innovative ways of learning lead into a…

Should pay lakes pay fish and wildlife? Pay lakes should have to pay a fee to Fish and Wildlife. According to Exposing Pay Lakes, a pay lake is a shallow pond that is stocked with catfish. In which people pay a fee to catch these fish. What is Fish and Wildlife? According to Kentucky Department Of Fish & Wildlife Resources, Fish and Wildlife try to help maintain habitats and protect endangered species, also the enforce the laws that are set to maintain nature. If people don't go to a pay lake…