Cathedral chapter

The Cathedral looms over viewers as they walk past and tourists line up expectantly waiting for their turn to enter one of the hottest tourists sites of Paris—Notre Dame de Paris. This Cathedral that was once a place of worship has lost most of the prayerful atmosphere it once would of held and now hosts a gift shop as well as a museum including a relic of the crown of thorns (that of course, people can see for a fee). At first glance the throngs of tourists may deter people from appreciating…

As always, to begin learning about a person, one starts with informing the learner about their early days. Thomas a’ Becket was born in London in the year 1118. His parents came from Normandy then setteled in England. He worked as a secretery for Sir Richer de L’Aigle after he stopped attending school. He later also worked for Osbert Huitdeniers He later became one of the most trusted clerks when he entered the service of Theobold, who was the archbishop of Canterbury, and gained the favor over…

vitality of endings, readers must evaluate them based one whether or not they do a fine job at concluding the story instead of whether the ending is happy or not. In The October Killings by Wessel Ebersohn, the ending takes place over three chapters. In these chapters the story sometimes succeeds and sometimes does not succeed at explaining what happens to all of the characters. Throughout the book, the reader…

arise between consumers and cell phone companies, utility companies, and other services. The Federal government has enacted five different Chapters of bankruptcy, Chapter 7, Chapter 9, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13. Chapters 9, 11,…

generous gift of UNT alum Tony Goolsby. The chapel is a non-denominational place of worship, reflection and peace that is open to everyone without exception. The chapel was dedicated in September of 2001. It is not as prestigious as the Chartres Cathedral, but it definitely exhibits the ideas and beliefs of Modern Americans.The chapel was planned to accommodate as many as 142 people. To begin, as every churches in America, the chapel is primarily a place of worship. It is a place to…

Michelangelo was born March 6, 1475 in Caprese, Italy and departed this life in 1564 in Rome at the age of 88. Michelangelo was not only a painter, but was also a sculptor, architect, poet and engineer. Although Michelangelo had many struggles in his life from rejection and losing his mother at such a young age, he was the first artist who was recognized during his lifetime. Michelangelo left behind multiple pieces of art, including a sculptor he named “David”. Michelangelo lost his mother at…

English 8H Dr. Nolla Period 2 Maria Minenko 2/16/17 I’m Snowball. I’m very intelligent and passionate. I know right from wrong, and what to do to prove it. I’ll make our farm better and bring it to greatness. No one will be able to take it from us. I know that Napoleon was trying to make you into slaves, the hopelessness you are feeling and I’ll try as hard as I can to change that, I’ve returned and I am ready to help our farm heal. Napoleon failed, his method of warfare was based on…

Position: Thomas Becket did not actively seek out martyrdom and is simply a martyr in every sense of the word. Thomas Becket never sought out power in any point in his life, it was simply given to him. The same is true of his martyrdom. Becket is quoted as saying, “While I ate out of the King’s dish/to become servant of God was never my wish” (Eliot 45). Becket never asked to become archbishop or a member of the clergy. These positions were given to him and ultimately caused his martyrdom by…

(1308-11). (n.d.) Maesta is from the Italian word “in majesty” that is known as Madonna and Child Enthroned with Angels and Saints) Maesta Altarpiece (1308-11). (n.d.) This piece is a two sided horizontal style wooden screen designed for the Siena Cathedral. This piece was painted using the Byzantine style of art. This composition of this piece follows the traditions of the Proto-Renaissance period. Maesta Altarpiece (1308-11). (n.d.). This piece shows the Virgin and Child in majesty and…

When I signed up to take Stained Glass, I did not know what to expect. I had a vague idea that maybe we would make some glass and solder it together to create a window. I thought it would be an simplistic quick process, but I soon learned that my assumptions were wrong. After finishing my heart, I started to realize that Stained Glass is a very serious and complex artform. However, I did not fully realize the amount of dedication and hard work required to create this art until finishing my first…