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    Roman Concrete Arch

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    In this paper I will discuss the development of both concrete and the arch, and I will include the importance of each in the life of the Romans and the results of their use. The arch was very important for the Romans. They didn’t invent it, it was used many years before by the Egyptians, and others (The Influence, n.d.), but the Romans greatly improved it. They did this by using their natural talent of finding a solution to difficult problems, by putting a large amount of worker’s efforts into…

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    specific purpose, others as a form of art and some, a symbol of a growing country. After 2 ½ years later the Gateway Arch has become one of America’s iconic symbol of growth and prosperity. The Gateway Arch is located in St. Louis Missouri, it’s also on the east side of the Mississippi River. Eero Saarinen an architect came up with the design and won a contest from it. The Gateway arch is a fascinating historical structure built through the hard work of American men, linked to Lewis and Clark…

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    Getting out our disposable cameras all three of us got pictures of the arch. I remember seeing other cool landmarks of the United States like the largest tire in Michigan, the largest Travel America truck stop, and of course the Saint Louis Arch. I admit, seeing the country was really cool, but under the circumstances of moving cross country were less than ideal. The second day came to a close, and the three-day…

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    The Arch of Titus vs. the Arch of Septimius For many years, triumphal arches has been the most influential and unique types of architecture related to ancient Rome. It is a monumental structure, usually with one or more archway, that is designed to distant a road. In its simplest form a triumphal arch consists of two massive piers connected by an arch, crowned with a flat entablature or attic on which a statue might be mounted or which bears commemorative inscriptions. (“Roman Triumphal Arches”)…

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    Arch Grants Marketing Plan

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    In conclusion, it is imperative for Arch Grants to take a multistep process to appeal to LGBT*QIA individuals. By introducing this new system, we expect for there to be an dramatic increase in applicants who identify as LGBT*QIA. Our recommendations will help to improve the current application, office structure, social media platform, and outreach performance in order to ensure this return. MCCP Project Report Arch Grants seeks to increase the LGBT*QIA…

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    Aortic arch, is part of aorta between the ascending and descending aorta. The aortic arch curves over the heart, giving rise to branches that bring blood to the head, neck, and arms. Innominate artery, sometimes referred as brachiocephalic trunk begins at aortic arch (second branch) and ends at the carotid bifurcation. Innominate artery travels upward and give rise to the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery. It supplies blood to the right arm, head, and neck. Right…

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    This Piece by Melissa Miller, The Arch 1986, draws you in with its extensive energy. The rush strokes of used with the oil paint enforce a chaotic energy within each individual creature. You are immediately pulled in by the left top corner where the light breaks through the clouds and mystic darkness. The contrast in the sky with warm and cool colors is my overall memorable touch to it. It’s great size allows you to almost be a part of it. The feel of the entire work is the calm before or…

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    Louis on the other. That's right, you're at the top of the western hemisphere's tallest monument, the Gateway Arch! The Gateway Arch is 630 feet tall and wide, as well as being 43,306 tons and costing 13 million dollars. Four million people visit the park each year. Located at 11 North Fourth Street, St. Louis Mississippi, on the 90 acre Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the arch began construction on February 12, 1963. It was finished October 28, 1965, but was not open to the public…

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    The washington arch The washington arch. many people a day come the catch a glimpse of the this towering artifact. It celebrates George washington's inauguration as president in 1789.You can see it on Fifth Avenue The Washington Arch is about 77 feet tall. its pillars are about 30 feet tall, and the opening is about 47 feet high. On the front are 13 big stars and 42 little stars that reads a “W”. It is made of white Tuckahoe marble.It was built in Paris in 1806 modelled by Sanford weight on…

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    Through this reading, Norman states that the Arch of Titus is a narrative memorial recording the Roman triumph and apotheosis. It is so immersive that the spectators can experience the events when they pass through. Further, she claims that there is a close connection between the two spectacles. She argues that the deification of the emperor in the apotheosis is based on his triumph. Norman makes a convincing argument about the link between the triumph and the apotheosis. She uses textual source…

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