Gian Lorenzo Bernini is a versatile and inspired Italian artist in the history of baroque art. Sculptor and architect are the two well-known characters. However‚ Gian Lorenzo Bernini is also a painter‚ a city planner and a man of the theater. Bernini was born in Naples in 1598. He was the sixth child of Pietro Bernini‚ who is originally from Florence. In 1606‚ Gian Lorenzo Bernini learns the art of sculpture from his father. His talent was soon observed by both the painter Annibale Carracci and Pope
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Ecstasy/MDMA The History of Ecstasy Methylenedioxymethamphetamine‚ commonly referred to as ecstasy or MDMA‚ is a synthetic drug that primarily performs as a stimulant as well as a hallucinogenic. The desired effects include elevated empathy‚ feelings of extreme euphoria‚ and heightened sensations. The effects of taking ecstasy generally occur after 30-45 minutes of taking the drug‚ and last for about 3-6 hours. ecstasy was officially patented in 1914 (although it was created in 1912)‚ by the German
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The ecstasy of St. Theresa by Gian Lorenzo Bernini Basic information: Period of completion: 1647-1652 Medium used: Marble height: c. 11’ 6" (3.5m) Provenance: Santa Maria della Vittoria‚ Rome Interpretation/analysis: The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa (alternatively Saint Teresa in Ecstasy or Transverberation of Saint Teresa; in Italian L’Estasi di Santa Teresa or Santa Teresa in estasi) is the central sculptural group in white marble set in an elevated aedicule in the Cornaro Chapel‚ Santa
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Mother Teresa Mother Teresa was a powerful woman with her missions and countless acts of mercy. Powerful leaders in our world today should learn from Mother Teresa and her countless acts of mercy‚ which she performed. Often men and women in powerful positions misuse their strengths simply for their own personal benefit. Mother Teresa is a perfect example of a modern day saint. Through her love and guidance of Jesus Christ‚ Mother Teresa proves to be savior. Now if you compare Mother Teresa to some
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Mother Teresa. She was born on 26 August 1910‚ but she considered 27 August the day she was baptized‚ to be her “true birthday” she was born in Skopje‚ now capital of the Republic of Macedonia‚ but at the time part of the Ottoman Empire. –wikipedia.com She came from a wealthy family‚ and could easily have lived a comfortable life‚ but she gave it all up to become a Catholic nun and devote her life to the poor. During her lifetime‚ she had many achievements; here are just some of the awards which
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There are a lot of dogs out there today that are confused. And it’s because we don’t give clear guidance with good leadership. We tend to have a lack of consistency when it comes to training‚ and we give to much affection which creates unstable energy. All this can cause your dog to become leash pullers‚ fearful‚ have anxiety‚ become aggressive‚ jumping on people etc. Do you want your dog to stop barking constantly and being over reactive to things like people coming in your house or dogs walking
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All things created in this world come with shelf-life printed on them. The only difference is that we can’t read the expiry date. The most beautiful aspect of life is that it is dynamic. Sometimes‚ we don’t like the change & want things to remain static. The resistance that we offer to change gives us pain. And many a time this pain defines our life‚ in a negative way. Whatever resistance we offer to change‚ doesn’t change the nature of life. We change form many times in a lifetime. Every single
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The object in comparison is the sculptures of David from Michelangelo and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The similarities and differences are listed below: Similarities: 1). Both sculptures represent the same popular subject matter who is the biblical David during the battle with Goliath. 2). Both sculptures use marble as the material. 3). Both sculptures show the strength‚ confidence‚ beauty and concentration in the hero David during a combat. Differences: 1). Michelangelo’s David is completed
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Saint Teresa makes earth sound very atrocious. Her view of the world is definitely different from any other view of the world I have seen. She shapes her world to evolve around God and to always be with God‚ practically placing God as her lover. She portrays the earth as a very sinful place‚ which in some sense is true but not everything is immoral. She reflects back to when she would read books and care for her appearance as a bad habit. She expresses that the current world has too many imperfections
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Abstract 3‚ 4-methylenedioxy-N-methamphetamine (MDMA)‚ otherwise known as “ecstasy” is a “psychedelic amphetamine” that has gained popularity the past twenty years because of the feelings of comfort‚ empathy‚ and connection to others it provides for the user. MDMA is considered an illicit substance in the United States‚ as it is in most other countries. MDMA was first synthesized in the 1890s‚ and it wasn’t until the 1970s and ‘80s that it was used as a psychotherapeutic tool and also started
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