architectural style of cathedrals. Early Gothic designers began to take advantage of the new method of construction by freeing the walls from their load-bearing function and opening up long lancet and circular windows. The essential feature of Gothic architecture was the combination of pointed arches, rib vaults, and flying buttresses. These features created a structure with the capacity to carry the weight of a Gothic cathedral. Also, with advances in structural engineering, stained glass…
England have striking architecture, however they mesmerize all visitors by the romantic and poetic beauty. Today, those beautiful castles as in fairy tales have become wonders and attract many travelers around the world. Warwick castle is considered as the most magnificent castle of medieval times in the UK. It is also one of local attractions which attract most tourists to visit in the country. It seems to be a part of the fairy tale due to its beauty and unique architecture. In 12th century,…
French Romanesque incorporates a classical style with medieval and Roman influence. Gothic sculptures although beautiful portrayed a decline in the traditional style, yet still included some Roman influence such as draped robes on sculptures. I favored French Romanesque style with emphasis given to Gislebertus’ Last Judgment. The Last Judgment sculpture depicts both aspects of the religious culture: heaven, hell, good, and evil. The statue possesses intricate detail of the human figure as well…
earlier cathedral. Construction commenced in 1296 but came to a halt when the dome covering the crossing space posed architectural difficulty. Filippo Brunelleschi, was known as a trained goldsmith and sculptor and later turned his attention to architecture. After years of traveling and studying Roman buildings, such as the "Pantheon", gave him insight with respect to Classical methods of structure and proportion,…
Castles Castle necessities Castles were a big structure that kept the monarch or noble. Castles were the homes and fort of the monarch and noble. Castles were important in political and military life in the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages went from about the 400’s through to the 1400’s. Castles helped kings and nobles protect their land. Castles also provided homes for family members and the servants of the king. Castles also served as armories, barracks, prisons, storehouses, treasure houses and a…
Most people by the time they hit their late teens have been faced with at least one major life decision. Some of the options might have even looked the same. Without knowing what the future holds, you are forced to choose a path. That is the main idea behind the poem I chose to write about. Some might interpret Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken” as a message to stand out from the crowd and take the roads less traveled by. However, upon further analysis of the voice and symbols, the theme…
practice. After the Edict of Milan was issued, early Christians were allowed to meet freely for the first time. They needed a place to gather, and their churches were based on two types of pagan roman architecture, longitudinal and central plans. This was not the first time Christian art and architecture was based on previous pagan structures, for example, orant figures, people worshipping with their arms stretched out, can be pagan or Christian or Jewish. The first type of church constructed…
The Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) is a continual method of decision making that allows for understanding of a situation or mission. By using the MDMP process the staff can organize war fighting activities and create a common understanding with all units involved in the mission. MDMP assists leaders in identifying the best way the mission can be accomplished at the same time develop effective orders to be given so that unit commanders can properly execute the mission. Staff NCO’s play…
the decision making process comes to play on each account. It is a complex process that takes multiple factors into account that all play an important role on how the final decision is made. Decisions can be change or influenced by mood, emotion, outcomes, risk factors, money, previous experience, and much more. There are so many different aspects that can impact any one decision, which is why it is so important to fully understand and comprehend how the decision making process works and how it…
American Gothic was painted by Grant Wood in 1930. This painting was 78 cm by 65.3 cm and was painted using oil on beaverboard. This piece of art currently resides in the Art Institute of Chicago. Grant specialized in Regionalism, which was an American realist modern art movement. Part of this focus, was painting scenes of rural life. The most interesting part of this piece is that it combined Americana with European technique. While Wood was traveling through Cathedrals in Europe, he was able…