Symmetry

The mere mention of the word death evokes fear, anxiety and restlessness. It preys on the young and old alike, the poor and rich, the strong and weak, the brave and the cowards. Because of its nature that remains to be a mystery, men and women have turned to poetry to vividly describe it, seeking to shed a glimpse of light on this “might foe” Such thoughts are captured in the two poems by John Donne, “Death, Be Not proud” and “The Tyger” by William Blake. For sure death is just a temporal state.…

The Virgin Mary and infant Jesus in Cimabue’s are positioned at the center surrounded by two rows of angels overlapped and four biblical figures in the lower part (of painting). In addition to the symmetry of this piece, it’s important to note how line is used. The arrangement of vertical perspective is used, where the characters in the lower part are utilized with hierarchical scale (it seems to be used with humans and not celestial figures in this…

elaborate and over the top. He conquered the Baroque architecture through his massive colonnades being as large as the Basilica. (The use of oval shapes and triangular shapes was common in this era of art and was related to the desire for perfect symmetry in…

1893-1929, considered a “revival style” and characterized by heavy ornamentation, large features and “heavy masonry”. Roman arches and columns are often used in this style (Architectural Styles.org, n.d.) That style can be seen in the arches, domes, symmetry and lines. One of the most notable features is the huge dome, which I’ve noticed on multiple occasions when attending baptisms at the Cathedral. The exterior is made of St. Cloud granite, a stone from a particular geographical region in the…

governmental power in the hands of common citizens. In literature, they wrote poems, plays, historical, and educational documents. They introduced dramatic performances as a form of entertainment. Artistically, they set the mark on perfect beauty by using symmetry and balance. The quest for a deeper understanding of human existence began with Socrates when he challenged his students to seek knowledge within themselves. Socrates, who believed that each individual possessed all knowledge (97),…

The Beauty and Justice of Geese Photography “The geese are coming! The geese are coming!” I shout as they fly across the blue sky of Regent’s park. The beautiful and majestic creatures swarm the lake where the park visitors feed them. In my periphery vision, I observe other swarms of ducks, pigeons, and other various birds that are also fed on the man-made concrete bank of the lake. Still, the geese remain my focus. Watching them captivates me and brings me out of myself. I am giddy with…

Wine and Dine Wine Chandelier evokes many emotions, and based off of these feelings one can draw multiple conclusions about what the work of art actually represents. When one first gazes upon the chandelier, one instantly notices the multitude of colors that are included within the piece. The brightness of the pallet of colors Chihuly utilizes stimulates a sense of happiness within the viewer. Yet, the colors not only represent contentment, they also display a feeling of the flourishment of…

The most common misconception about domestic violence is that it only affects female victims despite the abundance of males who are also affected. This misconception is a result of inadequate knowledge about domestic violence and a lack of resources for male victims. Because of the negative stigma surrounding male victims, they are treated lesser than their female counterparts and are challenged by stereotypes that skew society’s views of male victims. Defining Domestic Violence Domestic…

Once a thorough medical history and dental history is completed an extra-oral examination can commence. According to Cameron & Widmer (2013) and Wilkins (2013), the taking of a complete extraoral examination should be done in a logical systematic way to ensure no steps are forgotten, nor symptoms overlooked. This is extremely pertinent when dealing with a child of Leilani's age. According to Mostofsky, Giddon and Forgione (2006) 5 year olds often lack the cognitive ability to recall any…

In order to derive the Quadratic Formula by completing the square, it was important to verify that the quadratic equation was in standard form which is ax? + bx + c = 0. By using this correct form, I prevented myself from using the wrong values for a,b, or c which could result in an incorrect solution. I began by rewriting the equation by subtracting c to the other side which isolated ax? + bx. I divided the equation by a because it was multiplied on the squared term. In addition, I took the…