Villa

Introduction Adolf Loos and Le Corbusier were two of the world's leading pioneers in architecture and the most influential European theorists and critics of Modern architecture. Loos' most known writing was "Ornament and Crime," which encouraged the removal of decoration and the use of smooth and clear surfaces, in contrast to the lavish decorations that appeared at that time. His white stripped-down buildings influenced minimal massing in modern architecture and expressed lack of ornamentation…

To continue the modernization of Mexico’s economic system, Diaz encouraged foreign financial investment. The cientificos believed that Mexico’s “salvation lay in transforming Mexico into a white man’s country oriented by European values and customs.” More than before, Mexico’s politics became influenced by Western European and American economies. To accelerate economic growth, he began an industrial revolution. Mass railroad construction further industrialized the nation and promoted capitalism…

Pair 2, Book 2: Trails Through the Garbage Mines Time: 210 years in the future POV characters: Ambrena, Rusty, and Corandra The new mine at Shells is almost empty. Rusty worries her life skill is at an end. She has no other interest than being the dig leader following Zella. Ambrena feels threatened that her life skill will be less valued as Tanna's daughters grow up. Every mistake is magnified as if it were life threatening. Corandra feels abandoned by her older friends, Ambrena and…

cartoons—originate in a much more modern era. In 1898, the Spanish-American War ended with the ratification of the Treaty of Paris, and the U.S. acquired nearly all territory of the Spanish Empire. Nearly two decades later, Mexican revolutionary leader Pancho Villa raided Columbus, New Mexico, killing sixteen Americans, forcing the U.S. government to take military action within the bordering country. Despite their amusing depiction, Louis Dalrymple’s “School Begins” and Clifford K. Berryman’s…

of the problem. He displays more motivation effort to pleading with the narrator in coming along with him not acknowledging his plans tomorrow morning. In using the plot to identify Gabe focus and energy through his interest in the mask of pancho villa causes tension between them and highlights…

The story elements of character, setting, and plot all contribute to the theme of the monkey's paw in many different ways. For example, character adds dimension and people to revolve the plot around. Setting provides a place for the characters to roam, complete a quest, or participate in dialogues. Plot provides something for a character to do, a conflict to resolve, or a problem to face. Without any of the three story elements, a story cannot be produced. For example, a character and setting…

As I step off the bus into the sweltering air of Honduras, I am quickly surrounded by an abounding number of children jumping around in excitement. Overwhelmed by all their overjoyed faces I try my best to embrace all of them. It was astonishing to see how excited these children were to see me without even knowing me. Immediately I felt like I belonged there. A place so warm, loving and welcoming that the positive energy completely caused me to forget the dripping sweat and general discomfort I…

The Italian Renaissance garden incorporates the villa they are stationed near into its design. Many aspects of the garden reflect the ideals of the Renaissance flooding through society; this flooding led to overflow into homes and, subsequently, gardens. Such aspects include the revival of classical antiquity, evident in the typical appearance of statues portraying characters from classical Grecian or Roman mythology, and archways and columns, and in La Pietra’s case, even a mini temple and…

Taking a risk is worth the consequences. The story “Through the Tunnel” by Doris Lessing, was written about a believable character that takes a lot of risk. Jerry is trying to find courage within himself to overcome a fear, and to take a risk to overcome independence. Jerry gains acceptance when his mom lets him wander off to another area of shoreline. Jerry gets maturity from his experience of achieving his goal by holding his breath to get Through the Tunnel. When Jerry jumped into the water…

Francisco Madero’s rise: As time was going on, Porfirio Diaz still was in presidency, and people were not comfortable of the constants reelections of the same president. One day, Porfirio called for an interview to James Creelman, in which he said that the democracy in Mexico was not affected by his long term stance in the power, and that he was not consumed by power. He stated that the democracy was the only fair principle in the government, which contradicted his actions because he reelected…