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Raphael Analysis In 1509, 27 year old Raphael Sanzio created what has been regarded as one of the most beautiful Renaissance paintings of all time. This art work is titled Philosophy (School of Athens). During the years of 1509 and 1511, Raphael painted The School of Athens. The general theme of this artwork is said to be a visualization of knowledge. The majority of persons depicted in the painting are unknown. However, it has been suggested that The School of Athens depicts Greek philosophers…

The Parthenon and Acropolis in Greece is the first of the two sacred spaces I chose to write about for activity three because of my fascination with ancient Greece. The Chartres Cathedral in France is the second sacred space I chose because I felt an instant attraction to the architectural style of the cathedral. I will go more in depth about what makes these two sacred spaces important and unique, as well as what similarities they share. The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located in…

Trip To St. Louis In our life, there are times we can’t forget. The happy times are very precious, that we can’t forget about and we always keep it in our hearts and our thoughts. One of these times was my trip to Saint Louis with my family last year. My mum used to attend a lot of conferences. One of them was the conference of American Society of Pharmacology (ASP). This is a scientific annual conference where a lot of scientists in the field of Natural Products and Drug Discovery from all…

arches have been used to support weigh over large spans of areas by balancing out all forces eliminating tensile stresses. As the forces in arch are carried toward the ground, the arches will push outward at the base and as the height of the arch decrease the outward trust increases. To prevent the arches from collapsing thrust needs to be restrained. The arch is one of the important structural discoveries that have characterized architectural…

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 was made possible with the use of the pointed arch, the flying buttresses, and the ribbed vault. Soon after the construction of Saint Denis, the gothic style of architecture spread throughout Europe and reformed architecture. (Pg. 368) Saint Denis,…

Mrs. Watson, being a schoolteacher, means being on her feet for long periods of time and as she mostly wears slip on shoes her feet and ankles will not be receiving an adequate amount of support. That along with no reported trauma and no significant medical history or abnormal test results leads me to believe that the cause of injury is overuse/gradual onset and could possibly be a form of tendinitis. As there is no specific area mentioned as to where the pain is located, it is difficult to…

not until Charles 'Chuck' Taylor took over marketing in 1921, that a new style was in place and sales boomed (Foreman). While no longer in the basketball or military world, Converse have quickly become a staple in today’s fashion world. Despite poor arch support, Converse shoes are practical for ONU students looking for an extra pair of shoes…

experience. See our review of the KEEN Women's Koven Mid Hiking boot here. http://bestwalkingshoereviews.com/keen-womens-koven-waterproof-hiking-boot/ Northside Women's Snohomish Waterproof Hiking Boot Review The shaft of this boot is 6 inches from the arch, which gives the ankle protection from twists while hiking through rocky terrain. The entire boot is a good balance of form and function. The removable insole means that you can add your own insoles into the boot itself. This is great…

Medieval Times The next stage of Medieval architecture was Gothic Architecture. The use of the Gothic arch led to the construction of light and airy structures - lightening and heightening of Gothic structures. Gothic style architecture helped increased the amount of siege towers and wider window openings meant more sunlight and living, which probably meant better comfort for people. The Medieval Gothic Arch was a major feature of Middle Ages architecture. The Medieval architects and builders…

everything is now modernized. Moving on is the fact that everything was being introduced. For example the introduction of the wheel in Mesopotamia. or the Arch by the Etruscans. Since everything was being introduced nobody had a great idea on how to used certain things. The wheel was used for chariots and pottery, instead of being used for cars. The arch wasn't as popular and architecture as it is today. which means there is a major difference in building structures. Everything today is…