Zhang Heng

names for the seismograph are seismometer, seismoscope, and the ancient Chinese name: Houfeng Didong Yi. Which means “ Instrument for measuring the seasonal winds and movements of the Earth ” . Over time, the seismograph was able to evolve from where it started to where it is now. Creation The ancient seismograph was invented in 132 AD, ancient China, during the Eastern Han Dynasty. The place where the seismograph was invented is in Luoyang, China. Luoyang, China on a map. The creator of the seismograph was an inventor named Zhang Heng. Not only was he an inventor, Zhang Heng had many other professions at the time. He was also a mathematician, astronomer, map-maker, painter, and poet. Besides the seismograph, there were many other things Zhang Heng created. Such as the water powered armillary sphere, improvement of the water clock, theories on astronomy, and much more. Out of all the things he created, his most famous is still the seismograph. Function & Design The first design of the seismograph was a urn-like copper instrument. On the surface of the seismograph are eight dragon heads that point to eight different directions: north, northwest, northeast, south, southwest, Ancient Chinese Seismograph southeast, east, and west. Each dragon head is prepared to drop a ball into a toad head; which are located at the base of the instrument. The inside of a…

Occasionally, I hear somebody say, “I know I am saved because I can feel it right in here” as they slap their chest. They feel saved, so that makes everything alright as far as they are concerned. They are saved, they think, but their salvation is based on their feelings. Feelings, however, are the most unreliable thing in the world? Now, let me prove that to you. In the first book of the Old Bible, Moses wrote a story about Jacob. Later, God changed his name to Israel. (Genesis 32:28;…

“Red Sorghum (1987)” directed by Yimou Zhang, the movie centers on Jiuer who is forced to marry an ill and old man, her marriage is forcedly arranged by her father. As during the ancient Chinese culture, most women did not have the freedom to choose their own marriage, and women 's marriage seemed to be a tool for a family to exchange money. So marriage was a tragedy to women. In the movie, Jiuer’s husband is dead because of the infectious disease, so she takes control over her husband’s…

The use of large, open spaces in this film allow the framing devise to have a larger impact because it forces the character to remain in a smaller space despite the vastness of the room they are shot in. Framing, although visually appealing, is not as important thematically in the action-packed film, Hero. Zhang follows a pattern of slower narrative build up to a loud and fast fighting sequence followed by a slower and calmer resolution. The fast pace of the fighting scenes is often abruptly…

From: Patricia Niedzwiecki To: "patricia.beck@bbh.com" Date: 10/07/2015 08:19 PM Subject: Zack Zack Niedzwiecki COR 330 Professor Esckilsen October 7, 2015 "The Blue Kite": An Homage to the Unseverable Bonds of Family and Humanity A Beijing street filled with the bustle and hum of children playing games and kicking up dust from an unpaved courtyard. The excitement of an impending marriage -- a young couple surrounded by relatives and friends coming together to welcome…

Another one of director Zhang Yimou has masterfully created is Under the Hawthorn Tree is no less than impressive than any of his other films, it’s visual imagery as well as vivid setting is very well dated and precisely. Set during the end of China's Cultural Revolution in a small village in Yichang City, China, this film is about a pure love that develops between a beautiful high school student, Zhang Jing Qiu and a handsome young lad, Lao San. Despite the fact that this could endanger the…

Sound and Imagery in Red Sorghum Sound and imagery are important elements of communication as they present the producers ' perspective in the film and communicate the cultural practices and beliefs of a society. In the film Red Sorghum, aural qualities and imagery are extensively used in the narration of the storyline. Through sound and imagery, different themes like freedom and passion are powerfully introduced in the film. Also, sound and imagery clearly indicate that Zhang Yimou, the author,…

Han Dynasty By: Ayoub In the Han dynasty there were many importants people and historical events. Before the Han Dynasty there was the Qin dynasty and it was ruled by the Qin emperor. Liu Bang led a revolt against him and he was overthrown and this was the start of the Han Dynasty. First, was the founder of the dynasty Liu Bang. Liu Bang came from a peasant family. His name was originally Liu Bang but he was given the name Emperor Gaozu. Liu Bang became emperor in 206 B.C.E. One was Liu…

Different from using coercion (“stick”) and inducement (“carrot”) to get others to change their attitude, soft power gives a country the capacity to shape the preference of others without tangible threat or payoff (Nye, 2004). Nye (Ibid) basically categorized soft power into three components, culture which is attractive to others, political value which should be complied with at home and abroad and foreign policy which is the way to gain legitimacy and moral authority. Then the question is…

As an extension of being submissive to men, under Confucianism, women were not allowed to see men who were not their husband, father or close relative. There lacked a necessity to see men besides the ones a woman had the duty to obey. By tradition, marriage was to be decided by the parents of both sides. Oriole was already promised to a man even before she is even old enough to marry. Madam states in Act 1 that her father, “promised her (Oriole) to my nephew Zheng Heng, the eldest son of…