The Byzantine Empire The Byzantine Empire was one of the most beautiful empires in the history of the world. It had beautiful architecture‚ as well as revolutionary ideas that shaped much of the world we live in today. Without the impact of the Byzantine Empire‚ the world might be very different. One of the most important characteristics of the Byzantine Empire was their cities. Standing out among the others‚ Constantinople. Constantinople‚ now Istanbul‚ was a beautiful and prosperous city
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The San People The last few years have been rough on the San People. They have been kicked off their land and made to feel like they are less than human. Their environment‚ socioeconomic status‚ as well as their political conditions have been in upheaval. In the African desert of Kalahari lives a group of hunters and gatherers‚ just as they have for thousands and thousands of years. They are the San People‚ also known as the Bushmen. They were known to roam the desert‚ hunting antelope and gathering
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frivolous society‚ and he painted primarily what his patrons wanted to see. It appears that their sight was best satisfied by amorous subjects‚ both mythological and contemporary. The painter was only too happy to supply them‚ creating the boudoir art for which he is so famous. Boucher was born in Paris on Sept. 29‚ 1703‚ the son of Nicolas Boucher‚ a decorator who specialized in embroidery design. Recognizing his sons artistic potential‚ the father placed young Boucher in the studio of François
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Presenter: Welcome. Welcome‚ to the national radio‚ bringing you the latest news‚ and updates. Today we have a special guest speaker‚ all the way from France... I am happy to present Mr. Daumier‚ the famous 19th century painter. Daumier: Bonum mane‚ hello... It’s a pleasure to be here. Presenter: Today our fans want to ask you a few questions about some of your paintings and the media you have used. Daumier: Well of course. Daumier picks up his water and takes a small sip. Presenter:
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The Finding of Moses was painted by Laurent de La Hyre during the 17th Century (1647-50). Known for painting rarely depicted scenes‚ this painting is immediately captivating to the viewer as it portrays the scene from the bible where Moses is discovered by the King’s daughter. Although Laurent de La Hyre chose a scene from a well known biblical story (which was typical during the Counter Reformation)‚ it was his portrayal of the scene itself that makes it unique from other artworks. With his use
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Art and Architecture in the Romanesque Era II Terms: -Furta Sacra: Tomb looting‚ “sacred theft” Abbey Church of Sainte-Fey Conques‚ France 1050-1120 Monastic (monks) church turned pilgrimage center Conques is a major pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela Contained relics of 4th century child-martyr St Fay Reliquary Statue of St Fay‚ Abbey Church of Conques France‚ Silver gilt over wooden core Skull reliquary Spolia
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6.According to Johnson‚ one characteristic feature of militarism is the clear division of labor between elected officials and military professionals F 6.Mills argues that individuals are usually able to connect patterns of their lives with world history F 7. The organizers wife‚ Tony Caid Bambara said rural communities develop best when they send their assets to outside investors F 8. Resistance to socio-political power is a relatively recent historical development F 9. According to Johnson‚ the
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STUDY GUIDE FOR FINALS . BYZANTINE ART AND ARCHITECTURE 1. Why called byzantine? The art and architecture of Constantinople before Constantine renamed the city after himself was Byzantium . 2. Who was Justinian ‚ Theodora ? Justinian was the emperor in the early byzantine period who ruled from 527 to 565 and Theodora was the wife to him 3. Hagia Sophia built for Justinian . Innovations 4. What are penditives and sqinches ? Penditives are spherical triangle surrounded by arches . squinches
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Early Christian art was highly influenced by religious‚ political‚ and cultural changes. In contrast to the classical‚ idealistic portrayal of man‚ Early Christian art took a much more stylized approach to the depiction of man‚ with a neglected attention to human anatomy. The subject matter of much of the art turned from secular to religious; Christianity to be more specific. Constantine was the last emperor of the Roman Empire to hold undivided power. Under his rule‚ Constantine created the Edict
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THE ANSWER KEY IS AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT 1. Teel Distribution Co. has determined its December 31‚ 2007 inventory on a FIFO basis at $250‚000. Information pertaining to that inventory follows: Estimated selling price | $255‚000 | Estimated cost of disposal/completion | 10‚000 | Normal profit margin | 30‚000 | Current replacement cost | 225‚000 | Teel records losses that result from applying the lower-of-cost-or-market rule. At December 31‚ 2007‚ the loss that Teel should
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