The Rotunda

Concrete was a very important asset in the construction of Roman cities allowing for complex rotundas, and arches. The Romans ingredients for their concrete were a pasty, hydrate lime, pozzolan ash usually found near volcanoes, and a few pieces of rock. Which when you think about the ingredients of Roman concrete is not very complex compared to modern…

On the day he began his prison sentence, Lance Lott felt as though he had died. While the world continued its busy pace, he surrendered the bustling tempo of the free world. His appointments go abandoned, his clients left stranded, his texts and emails go unanswered, and his children go orphaned To not go insane, he gave up on ever a life with his children. At first, his heart broke a million times on a daily basis, but over time, his emotions grew callous and taciturn. All the material…

The History of Jefferson County, Kentucky There are currently 120 counties in Kentucky, but one that stands apart from the rest. It is larger in population that all other Kentucky counties and has a rich history. It is adorned with historic Romanesque architecture, lush landscaping, and prize winning horses. Jefferson County, located in Louisville, Kentucky, is currently one of the most popular cities in Kentucky and has numerous tourist attractions and activities. Jefferson County is a diverse…

seeing again since June and 3 short months later here i am again, this was the sweet, sweet smell of high school. It was different this time though, before I had stepped foot inside I scrutinized the outside of the building, the towering brick rotunda read “Cottage Grove High School”. This was not familiar to me, not one bit. A plethora of windows were arranged…

INTRODUCTION This particular task focuses in comparing and differentiating the style and function of the Pantheon and the Parthenon. As an introduction, in general, I wanted to gain an understanding go how architectural styles and the manner in which buildings’ characteristics and features are planned, designed, and constructed. Additionally, as I worked on this assignment I gained an understanding of role other elements of architectural style include play, such as the building materials,…

Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was born on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Rosa had one other siblings, a younger brother named Sylvester. Rosa's mother's name is Leona and her father's name is James McCauley. Both Leona and James used to and were born slaves but when Rosa was born her mother was working at a school as a teacher and the father working as a carpenter. Rosa's parents divorced at when rosa was very young, Rosa along with her brother Sylvester and her mother Leona went to live…

Phrases like “Illimitable minds. Endless pursuits,” and “Great careers. Great lives,” are layered over a ghosted image of the Rotunda. These also reflect Tocqueville’s chapter on how Americans are restless with prosperity. “Great careers. Great lives” alludes to always moving on to the next great thing – from college to a job, and from there to leading the perfect life you desire…

main entrance, I went to the hall that lead to different exhibitions organized by topic. Maya exhibition was the most impressive one as it presents casts of massive monuments from Quirigua, a site in Guatemala. The exhibition takes place in the Rotunda Gallery. Large scale monuments and location in the central gallery attracts many visitors. The monuments have unique hieroglyphic writing about important events in the Maya history, the manes of the rulers, and significant ceremonies. With these…

Thomas Jefferson the third president of the United States was born in 1743 in Shadwell, Virginia. He joined the institution of William and Mary but received no formal training in architecture. Fundamentally self-taught, Jefferson accumulated a remarkable collection architecture and art that comprised several reproductions of Palladio’s Quattro Libri. Eventually, Jefferson developed a concentrated obligation of Palladio’s architectural notions based on their link to early Romans (Howard, 2003).…

Rosa parks was a well known African American civil rights leader. She's mostly known for times when she stood up for herself against racial discrimination. This research paper will explore the early life and adult life of Rosa Parks as well as discuss her contributions to America and her contributions to my life. When Rosa parks was younger, she struggled with the lack of racial equality. When Rosa's parents separated she and her mother moved to Alabama. Her mother taught how to read at a…