along the whole city‚ providing clean water to everyone. The Romans pushed the boundaries of engineering‚ much farther than anyone before their time. They made aqueducts‚ concrete‚ they built roads‚ better bridges‚ the Colosseum‚ revolutionized the arch‚ and many more things. Aqueducts are ancient pipes that ran throughout the city. They supplied water to everyone for many purposes. Before aqueducts‚ there wasn’t an easy way to transport water all over Rome. And the water that was moved was often
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‘The most important consideration about these paintings is that they resemble each other to a degree approaching bank notes’. Indeed‚ it is hard to elaborate why Isabella of Castile would commission an identical iconographic copy of her Fathers‚ King Juan II Miraflores Altarpiece. It is questionable to art historians‚ that are unable to answer to a full extent to why Isabella wanted a copy in her burial site in Capilla Real‚ Spain. The significant style of Rogier Van der Weyden‚ whose Triptych is
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Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the thick‚ fibrous band of tissue (’’fascia’’) that reaches from the heel to the toes. This fascia is responsible for supporting the muscles and arch of the foot. The plantar fascia is made of three distinct parts: medial‚ central‚ and lateral bands. The central band is the thickest and strongest and is most likely involved in plantar fasciitis pain. Tiny tears are created on the surface of the fascia when it’s stretched too far causing
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Greek vs. Roman Architecture Greek and Roman Architecture are both forms of classical architecture. These two classical architectural influences are closely associated with one another as Greek and Roman civilizations rose following each other. Though they are closely associated with one another they each have their own unique characteristics that help distinguish them from one another. Ancient Greek architects strove for precision and excellence of workmanship that has influenced the architecture
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elaborate ritual and promise of salvation 16. Polybius- historian who argued that nations pass through predictable cycles of growth and decay 17. Utopias- descriptive accounts of ideal states 18. Corinthian column- very ornate signature of Hellen. Arch. 19. Hellen sculpture- contained extreme naturalism‚ the desire to create something unique‚ and exaggerated postures 20. Almagest- heavenly bodies revolved around the earth‚ classic ancient astronomy 21. Euclid- master of geometry
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commemorate victorious generals or significant public events. The Arch of Titus was a free standing gateway and had a passage covered by a barrel vault. It was originally topped with a 4 horse chariot and driver. One of the most commemorative illustrations within this arch is the sculptural relief‚ Spoils from the Temple of Solomon which told the story of Titus returning from Judea and carrying a Menorah from the temple of Solomon. The arch itself shows the emperors ascension as a divine figure. The
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The great stone arch‚ covered in archaic symbols from a time and a race long forgotten‚ sat on a ridge above the mist. A great stone staircase‚ as if built for giants‚ rose out of the mist and led to the arch. The arches’ entry way glistened with a milky dark liquid and even at this distance called to the wizard. “Come to me.” It whispered as a lover whispers full of expectation and mystery. Perhaps someday
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I am reading Lilly B‚ by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel. On The Brink Of Paris. Lilly is taking a French class in High School and her French class takes a trip to Paris. Lilly is really excited at first but‚ She doesn’t read the schedule and accidently gets on the wrong train. Lilly is really upset because the people on the train doesn’t understand English. Lilly is upset because she was trying to find “Nuggets” for her “Mental Pool”. She was trying to ignore everyone to find “Nuggets” when she accidently
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The Roman empire had expert engineers and tremendous builders. One of the greatest architectural advancements was the arch. Because of the arch‚ domes‚ barrel vaults‚ groin vaults‚ cross vaults‚ pointed arches‚ flying buttresses and many other ideas were created. Most of these materials were made out of concrete which was also first used by the Romans because of its practicality
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CLS2601 Assignment 1/245278 R.J. Beale/30595827 Rebecca Beale 30595827 CLS2601 Assignment 1 245278 CONTENTS: Table of Contents Page Septimius Severus 2 Bibliography 3 Page 1 CLS2601 Assignment 1/245278 R.J. Beale/30595827 Lucius Septimius Severus (AD 145-211): Septimius Severus was the first Roman Emperor from Africa. He was born in Leptis Magna which was a Roman city in Libya‚ in the province of Africa. Severus took power after the death of Commodus
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