Domes

A marble threshold leads you into the main “cave” or the spelaeum showcasing the largest room of the Mithraeum. Soaring above are four cross vaulted domes or groin vaults. The baths of Caracalla is one of the first examples of the highly innovative use of the complex groin vault. The groin vault design can direct stresses vertically down through its columns and is an intrinsically stronger design compared…

The development improvement of concrete and the use of the architectural arch contributed greatly to the engineering and design achievements of the ancient Romans. The use of these two technologies allowed the Romans to build structures that were taller, stronger and more durable than any that had come before them (Yegul). The basic use of mortar was not invented or pioneered by the Romans, but while concrete is similar to mortar in its makeup, it is a different material. Roman concrete…

In the world of Ancient Greek Art and Architecture, and more specifically the Bronze Age Aegean, tombs were an important staple. A tomb could let others know your status in the world, and in terms of art history they can reveal a plethora of information on any given society. Some tombs that stand out from the Bronze Age Aegean time period are the following: The Grave Circles at Mycenae, The Treasury of Atreus, and the Lefkandi Heroon. Thanks to the discovery of these ancient tombs we were able…

truth is that we will survive this; although, it is only fair that we discuss these issues with the community who is apart of this devastation. It is to no surprise that we are low in our sources of food. Due to our living situation within a large dome, there is limited food for everyone to rely on for survival. Unfortunately, that current source of food being kelp, is no longer available to our needs. In addition to this problematic world that is upon us, the production of kelp has also…

interacted with the Europeans. In addition, they are descendants of the Native Americans that colonized the areas in Maine and New Brunswick. They moved frequently during the year, because they were hunters- gatherers; therefore, they built small, dome-like houses made of wooden frames named as wigwams. They spoke their…

The “roaring 20s” on the surface was extravagant, a time of the jazz age, new hollywood cinema, economic prosperity, new consumerism, and a revolution to the old rigid traditions of the 19th century. Politically, the red scare has swept across america, as conservatism becomes very popular to combat “the others”, of radical communism playing off the recent WW1. However within america, the opposite of roaring promise was the case for many americans. Foner reports the reality of the average…

Introduction The Andalusian region in southern Spain has a long, complicated history rooted in the relations between Christians and Muslims. The Great Mosque of Cordoba is one example of these interactions, serving as a visual representation of the political and societal history of the region. The mosque also symbolizes the long cultural dialogue between Islam and Christianity during the medieval period. Construction of the site was “forged out of the interaction of two at the time ideologically…

1-The Eiffel Tower(Paris) It built in 1889.The Eiffel Tower (nickname the iron lady) named with it’s engineer.His name is Gustave Eiffel.It built for Expo 1889 Paris Fair.It has became a global icon of France.It’s three hundred meters high and one hundred twenty five meters wide.It is the tallest building in Paris.Every day millions of tourists visit here and see this wonderful structure. 2-The Great Wall of China Chinese Emperor Si-Huangti constructed the great Wall of the China in B.C(Before…

In literature, it is the little things that create the division between the great authors and the good authors. Thus, like any acclaimed and great writer, Albert Camus uses his innate literary skills to produce excellent as well as thoughtful writing. Camus can most definitely be considered a “great” author in relation to his time period; consequently, readers can find evidence of these traits in his short story, “The Guest.” Through critical analysis, there are clear examples of how Camus’…

Journal Entry 3: Lower Manhattan Our third adventure in the course was in Lower Manhattan also known as the Civic Center. Coming from Queens I usually take the N train coming from Astoria to the city so I was running a bit late. I was never great with directions or the subway in general but I impressed myself when I was able to take the train downtown and meet up the rest of the class. I met up with my class in the Civic Center where City Hall stood. I rarely go to lower side of the city…