Mural

before being a greeted by your tour guide. He tells you that he has been going to Collegiate since kindergarten and that he really loves this place. He takes you and your parents to a staircase, and you start walking up. As you walk up the colorful, mural lined stairs, nothing seems to truly strike you. So far, you find this place to be pretty standard. You soon arrive at your first destination,…

The Renaissance, a period of time in which European history experienced many changes between the 14th and 16th century, was inspired by the classical art and intellect of Greece and Rome. ‘Renaissance,’ a term that originally derived from the word in French meaning ‘rebirth,’ is entirely suitable for this phase of change (Leonardo Da Vinci, Wikipedia). Most people who ponder the thought of The Renaissance era will come across a few very intellectual beings that caused a drastic impact on the…

While my mom handled the checking in, I admired the massive wall mural and the express monorail soaring overhead. As I gazed on in wonder, I noticed a boy from school, Sid, on a couch sipping from a souvenir mug. We locked eyes, and he gave me a wink and a friendly wave. I turned back to the counter. I’ve never attracted…

Leonardo da vinci Birth: April 15, 1452 in Vinci, Italy Death: May 2, 1519 in Amboise, France Nationality: Italian Occupation: artist, painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, scientist Source: Encyclopedia of World Biography, 2nd ed. 17 Vols. Gale Research, 1998. BIOGRAPHICAL ESSAY Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was an Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist. He was one of the greatest minds of the Italian Renaissance, and his influence on the painting of the following…

During the years 1907-1908, “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt was painted on canvas using oil and gold leaf. The current locate of the painting is Österreichische Galerie Belvedere in Vienna, Austria. In the painting a man and woman are embracing one another in an amorous way. The man seems to be initiating a kiss with the woman on the flowery cliff-like hill setting. My impression of the painting is romantic and intimate feeling when looking at the couple, and how they are exact opposite from one…

center location for big events that takes place throughout the year. Few weeks ago, Worcester held their first Pow Wow event at the common oval, where artist from all over the world came to display their artwork. During our walk, we saw few of the murals on the street that was painted during the Pow Wow week. I would not describe downtown Worcester as having ‘density’ because during our walk, the streets were very empty if you compare to the other downtown cities. Most of the stores did not…

After the Romans conquered the Greeks’ land, they became captivated by the depth of their culture. Believing it far exceeded their own, they adopted much of the Greeks’ culture. For example, the Greek influences on Roman religion date back far enough that the Romans base their foundation on the story of the Trojan War. Romans adopted a pantheon of gods and goddess. They simply applied their own Roman names to existing Greek deities. The Roman architecture also mimicked the Greek. For…

characteristics and customs of Rome. The houses in Pompeii were very angular and self-contained. Most of them did not have any windows on the outside because the rooms would be facing the inner courtyards. The house’s sides that faced the outdoors would have murals of electoral propaganda painted on them that were directed towards particular citizens. The houses situated along the villas belonging to people of prestige and nobility, would’ve been occupied by several families. The slums were…

impact of innovative agricultural practices on the growth and power of the ancient civilization. For the Aztecs, agriculture wasn’t just about growing crops–it was the foundation of their society, shaping every aspect of their life. For example, in the mural, “Behind them is a person dressed as a corn goddess,” (Doc C). If the Aztecs had a special goddess for corn, that must have meant that agriculture was very valuable to them and their religion and society. The women and men of the Aztecs also…

20th Century meant that you were in pursuit of the American Dream, or, “the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative”. The finish line shown in our mural represents the American Dream, with each character seeing a different goal for themselves at the end of it. The four different lanes represent the different paths the characters had to take to achieve their dream. This was the uniting goal…