Courtyards

*Ring Ring* the final school bell rings as the student’s of Floria-High make their way out to have an adventurous weekend.Although One Student seems to be left behind. “GAAH FINALLY” The girl yells as her Mid-Length ponytail swings behind her. She walks slowly out of her math class yawning and scratching her head. An average height, Brown skinned girl with a short dark ponytail walks down the hallway. “IMANI” a Loud voice yells from farther down the hallway. “So Loud..” Imani muttered as the…

alarms sound and the students head to the bomb shelter. Julien and Bonnet decide not to follow and instead go to the courtyard where they talk about their fathers and the war. The next day the Gestapo, or Nazi police, enter the boy’s class asking for Jean Kippelstein. Julien looks back and Jean, giving him away to the Gestapo. Everyone is ordered to pack their bags and meet in the courtyard, because the school is closing. Before Bonnet is escorted out of the school by the Gestapo, he and Julien…

in churches and towers around world. (Rogers, Barbara) With a height of 95 meters, it serves as ‘the highest civic symbol in the entire city’. (Fulceri, Elena) The Palazzo Vecchio in Florence encompasses the city’s rich history. Exploring the courtyard, Salone dei Cinquecento, and Medici apartments, you will see the rise of power and those who led it. A plethora of artistic and cultural details, that have survived centuries, are all contained within this magnificent fortress. Michelangelo and…

In ancient Rome, houses had peristyliums, which were courtyard gardens where herbs, flowers, shrubs, statues and fountains can be found. These courtyards were typically found in the center of the major rooms (atriums, bedrooms, studies, etc.) and provided fresh air along with bringing the feel of nature inside a home. The peristylium also served as an…

He turned around to run somewhere else but standing in his way was Rainsford. Rainsford took the pistol aimed and fired six shots at Zaroff, who tried to run but was shot. Zaroff tried to run for some time but eventually fell in front of the courtyard gates. Behind the gates the dogs and their two eyes of which resembled emeralds (metaphor), with saliva foaming at the mouth, as they were barking and howling. With Zaroff’s last night he climbed up the stairs. And he tried to get up by using…

my roommate, and I decided to head down to the courtyard, where the kitchen is to see if Gina had started the coffee. As we walked down the stairs, we saw our principal, Brother Davis, was writing down out itinerary for the day. We headed straight for the delicious soul-warming coffee. As we enjoyed our coffee, Kayla and I watched as our fellow classmates started to wake up. Every few minutes one would walk slowly down the stairs and into the courtyard and have a seat. After about an hour, all…

The twentieth century was the century of urban revolution. The population of many cities has been growing exponentially, and cities are urbanising rapidly. Hence, many cities like Singapore, New York, and Tokyo are facing the issue of scarcity of land. One might say that many countries have abundant land in the form of forests and farms, which can be transformed into an urban land someday, but land is not created equal. Singapore and Hong Kong are of the most densely populated cities in the…

Castle Beloved/flash version "Welcome to the pub folks, what can we get you? The kitchen is open until eleven, they can make up pretty much whatever you'd like. Can I tempt you with a pint of our finest ale?" Tourists falling into the pub are almost routine, these days. It's the castle on the hill. It isn't ancient, or even very old, but there is a history to it. People come to see the castle, but there are no tours. They come in here, disappointed, grab a pint and listen to tales of Rob and…

groups of students taking the same Spanish class. One group will be tested on the material in complete silence. The second group will be tested in a setting with classical music playing in the background. While the third group is tested in the courtyard of the university. The results of the research will provide information for other and future college students who are taking mandatory classes along with how their study habits affect them. This could also be useful for college students in…

The Art of Love in Renaissance Italy: An Exploration of Sensual Pleasure in Architectural Space Xiaoyi Chen FAH335 #1 Exhibition Catalogue Printed Book: Hypnerotomachia Poliphili Date: 1499 Author: Francesco Colonna Location: Venice With elegant woodcutting and hybrid language, Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (translated in English as The Strife of Love in a Dream) depicts…