Taj Mahal

This painting of Jantar Mantar, is the work of William Simpson which is currently under in the possession of the Victoria and Alberta Museum. He was an artist and made this painting during his visit to India in 1865. William Simpson was born in 1823 and was interested in art since he was twelve. He was a painter and an apprentice to a lithographer in Glasgow and later on he came to London in 1851. “He became well known for his paintings with commissions by Queen Victoria to paint various…

Nomads of the Asian Steppe: The steppe is a vast piece dry grassland- the western one runs from Central Asia to Eastern Europe and the eastern one covers Mongolia. Nomadic people roamed the steppes herding their animals. Clans of nomads often interacted with settle societies through trade; however, sometimes weak settlements were raided by strong nomadic clans. • Pastoralists: pastoralists were nomads who herded domesticated animals and were constantly on the move in search of pasture for their…

Folio: ART INSIGHT: ABSOLUTE ABSTRACTION Heading: Creator of Mesmerizing Abstracts Intro: A gifted abstractionist, Ajay Choudhary, an IPS officer, wears many badges of honour; he has showcased his creations in the top art galleries in the world and has won many accolades from art aficionados. Being a self-taught artist, he has given wings to his childhood passion of painting, surprising all with his delft strokes on the canvas. His source d 'inspiration for his paintings is based on experiences…

Children grow up protected from harm by their parents. The closest one was ever close to danger, was when one scraped their knees or had the flu; but imagine a life where the least dangerous activity to do was play on a tarmac with planes flying towards one and the most dangerous being in the middle of a war. This is the life of a child who grows up in the slums of Mumbai, India. Slumdog Millionaire is a British Drama film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Simon Beaufoy in 2008. Slumdog…

Rasha Elabdali Professor Joel Bettridge Ways of knowing June 7, 2016 The Dome of the Rock Throughout its history, Islamic architecture has been strengthened by its spiritual foundation, the Quran. Islamic works of art are connected to ways of confirming and transmitting the messages of Islam and they are inspired by two main elements. The Quran is considered the first work of art in Islam. Most Muslim artists express their faith by writing words that are attributed to the remembrance of God…

Relationships are delicate. In order to thrive, it requires love, but without that durable foundation, the smallest of fractures can cause the collapse of the entire relationship. “Sexy” in the collection, Interpreter of Maladies, written by award winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, portrays what basis an extramarital relationship is supported by. Miranda, a young American, is engaged in an affair with a wedded man, Dev, who is different from any other guy she has ever dated. Through the unique…

In Frank Romero 's mural, "Going to the Olympics, 1984," it consists of five cars driving in a single file line towards the 1984 Olympics that was held in Los Angeles with hearts appearing above each vehicle, two gentlemen are wrestling in the sky next to a blimp that says "a good year" on it and a horse. The corner of the mural has a stamp on it and on the other side what looks to be an iron. The backdrop is saturated with Los Angeles trademark palm trees under the orange sky. The hearts…

Neveen Bashiti 3/19/2017 Regional Geography of the World Chapter 8A & 8B Summary The South Asian Realm South Asia may be the most diverse realm in the world. Mountains, deserts, and the Indian Ocean are some the features that mark this realm. Another feature of this realm is the great rivers, especially the Ganges that has for many years supported the clustered population in this realm. India was the birthplace of major religions that impacted this realm. Religions like Hinduism and Buddhism…

Introduction Wealthy, outspoken, and world renowned; these are just a few words to describe the infamous Donald Trump. He is a prime example of American success, with the status of 121st richest person in the United States; with $4.5 billion. Trump’s interests include business, real-estate, sports, and entertainment. Trump owns real-estate in eleven different countries. He owns golf courses, casinos, hotels, and one of New York City's most popular attractions: The Trump Tower. His father once…

Mongol Empire was the greatest empire ever. Its region reached out from the Yellow Sea in eastern Asia to the outskirts of eastern Europe. At different times it included China, Korea, Mongolia, Persia (now Iran), Turkestan, and Armenia. It additionally included parts of Burma, Vietnam, Thailand, and Russia. The Mongols, who inevitably got to be known as the Tatars, were the most barbaric victors of history. Be that as it may, this incredible realm helped build contacts between people groups…