Masonry

that light was the principle means that allowed humans to become closer to God. As mentioned previously, Gothic cathedrals were built with the intention of drawing the viewer’s eye upwards towards heaven through their open skeleton-like framework of masonry. This framework allowed builders to set jewel-like stained glass windows into spacious wall openings which flooded light into the otherwise dark and inert interior. The various hues of colour catch the light and glow with mysterious and…

Before the Cask of Amontillado - Essay For the beginning six years of my life, my childhood was a happy one in the grand city of Paris with my parents. Then my father was deployed into the second World War and never came back; my mother was not able to find work and became an alcoholic. Suddenly on one grey winter day, my whole life was altered when my mother dropped me off in an orphanage. The place was filled with bullish kids who had decided to greet me with a beating. I was told by them…

In Medieval Europe, during the feudal period in the 11th century, a guild was a significant association of practitioners of a specific craft. Examples of these crafts were baking, masonry, smithing, trading, etc. The purpose of formation was to protect and maintain their crafts. Guild passed knowledge by members, and they guaranteed their continuation by training apprentices who carried them on. An apprentice was taught by a master, then he travelled doing jobs as a journeyman. Later, he became…

When the Han dynasty ceased, China was ushered into a period of unrest. The system of ethics based Confucianism was shown to be flawed. Buddhism was spreading, and it showed similarities with Daoism. So, the Chinese took the best out of the three, and the period of unrest was over. However, in the Song dynasty Confucianism would once again be dominant. The Chinese thrived in the arts and in architecture, with creations like the pagoda. The Chinese also had many technological advances and the…

Medieval Weaponry Information Report What are the types of Maces that were used? The types of Maces and Clubs are, Morningstars, holy water sprinklers, flails, war hammers and the horseman pick. What is a Polearm? What are the types of Polearms? A polearm is a close combat weapon. The fighting part of the weapon is usually on the end of a long wooden pole, this made it hard for the enemy attackers to grab and pull away the weapon. The Polearm could also deal a lot of damage if it landed a…

Behind the Reason of Reliable San Diego Water Damage What to do when you find your house were flooded because the water pipe is broken? One day when you are preparing a housewarming with friends just to find the tap in the kitchen were loose and amount of water flowing out uncontrolled to watering your kitchen and all the utensil around. When all you can do is do the clean up everything, call the insurance company to claim, wait for the suggested called plumber help fixing everything, just to…

Our purposed public artwork location was decided on to be located in front of the Rogue Ales Gallery and Restaurant in the Bay front area of Newport, Oregon. Our artwork will be a sculpture in the round, giant beer mug that says “Oregon Micro Brews,” in moss, on the mug. The mug itself will be made out of concrete to utilize the porosity of the medium. The artwork will be sitting on a pedestal of sorts with a plaque that lists all the microbreweries in Oregon. The function of the piece is to…

Describe how and why they are used. Lancet arches are pointed arches over long openings. They are often together in groups of 3 or 5. 2. What are flying buttresses? Describe how and why they are used. Flying buttresses are wall supports that have a masonry block at the ground and an arch that connects the block to the wall. They are used to allow windows to be placed higher. 3. What are gargoyles? What are their functions in architecture? They are stone carvings that are designed to transfer…

imprisoner’s had given him on the ropes then the rats ate the food and the rope. Then another example is when he had the pendulum cut the rope that was holding him. The quote the author uses that proves he’s smart is “It was a wall, seemingly of stone masonry – very smooth, slimy, and cold.” This proves he is smart because he can figure out where he is by feeling around. The last of these many adjectives that describe the character from the “The Pit and the Pendulum” would be scared or hopeless.…

Step inside anyone of the numerous Gothic cathedrals and instantly awash of transcendence is invoked. Elaborate ribbed vaulted ceilings instill a sense of awe, wonder, and obedience to the divine order. The warmth of God’s divine light illuminates the stone vaults and decorated domes of the cathedrals as it pours through stain glass windows. The aesthetically pleasing bare bones are purposely left apparent in the construction of Gothic style buildings. Additionally, in the comprising of…