Masonry

earlier Minoan civilization that had spread from its origins at Knossos. The Mycenaean’s were fierce warriors and great engineers, who designed and built outstanding bridges, fortification walls, and beehive shaped tombs, all employing Cyclopean masonry. They also elaborated drainage and irrigation systems that were all new to that era. In their architecture, we can see that the Mycenaean society had a war like culture basis portrayed by wide strong walls, large cut stones, and well-protected…

Introduction The proper identification of microbes is an important practice in the medical field as well as other areas of research. Isolation of microbes from a mixed culture broth was performed with the finding of two different microbes; Escherichia coli and Sporosarcina ureae. The isolation process was performed by streaking a mixed culture onto a nutrient agar plate, then transferring the isolated cultures after incubation for biochemical testing. S. ureae is discussed below. Biography…

According to Vitruvius, beauty in architecture is derived from proportion and order in relation to a building’s function and appearance. Mississippi State’s Chapel of Memories is a shining example of form and function, serving as an important part of campus history and a beautiful landmark that can be seen from almost anywhere. The first and most important of Vitruvius’ three principles of architecture is function; without it, a building is a statue, rather than real architecture. Not only is…

Romanesque Architecture How and why did Romanesque Architecture emerge? Why did it evolve in style? Give specific examples (two to three buildings) to illustrate the development of the Romanesque architecture during the Medieval period. Introduction (Central idea, thesis statement) This essay aims to investigate how and why the Romanesque Architecture came about and its transformation in style during the medieval period. By using examples such as the Durham cathedral in Britain, and the The…

terra cotta worriors were found by farmer. They got discovered when the farmers were digging a well. For centuries, occasional reports stated that, peices of terracotta figures and fragments of the Qin necropolis – roofing tiles, bricks and chunks of masonry. Short after the firt pit was discovered, the other two pits were discovered, by acheoligists. These worriors are confond. They've lasted thousands of years in pits,stashed around the tomb of the first emporer. They took years to…

Irony is a commonly misused literary device. Many people confuse it with coincidence, though in reality it is not. However, if used correctly, it can be extremely potent . All one needs to do is read an outstanding example of it to realize its effectiveness. In the short story “The Cask of Amontillado”, the way Edgar Allen Poe uses irony throughout the entire story is nothing short of genius. To find an example of irony in the story, one does not need to look beyond the main character. The…

Both the Parthenon and the Pantheon are considered architectural marvels, and are world-reknowned for their resilience both structurally and in historical and artistic significance. As iconic as they are, they have served different places in their times, and while Greek culture heavily influenced Rome, and this can be seen in the resemblances these buildings bear, there are many clear distinctions as well. The Parthenon is a prime example both of Athenian primacy and piety. While it is…

independent of the Romans. The rise of Monasticism also led to the preservation of society through “culturing” the barbarians by teaching them how to farm, showing them the dignity of work, taught them the skill for certain trades (such as carpentry and masonry), and providing them with an education. Monasteries also were considered the chief centers of learning up until the foundation of the great universities. Furthermore, the monks and nuns were the only people at this time that read or…

are many known Etruscan tombs that were found from ancient Italy. The tombs were known for their exquisite treasure and paintings inside them. These tombs were in the form of a mound or tumulus and were built with stone or volcanic rock and used masonry blocks that were…

The statehouse is built in the Greek Revival style which is a design type based on the buildings of Ancient Greece. This was popular in the US from 1820 through the early 1860s. It’s a masonry building consisting of Columbus limestone on the exterior which was taken from a quarry on the banks of the Scioto River. I chose to describe the architectural elements of the back side of the statehouse. Looking at the portico at the center of the building, the top contains the pediment space. The sima…