Cult of the Virgin in the Gothic Era: Was there another side to the Virgin’s image? In the Gothic era‚ when it was popular for artist to create images and symbols of the Virgin Mary‚ began the Cult of the Virgin. Many artists focused on the Virgin Mary with Christ as the main topic in their art work. Did all the creations made of the Virgin portray her as good? Could some of the artists want to give a negative interpretation of the Virgin that could have only been seen through the artist’s eye
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THE HOUSE Arriving at a new school is scary and nerve racking. I’ve moved five times since I was six‚ but Dad said this would be the last time for sure. I’m hopeful‚ but I should never keep my hopes too high. The first day was good‚ I even started to talk to some of the other guys. They all seem nice and chill‚ everyone does for the most part‚ but it’s high school‚ people aren’t always what they seem. After talking to my parents and the guys who I had become friends with
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Gothic literature‚ writing that employs dark and picturesque scenery‚ startling‚ and melodramatic narrative devices‚ and an overall atmosphere of exoticism‚ mystery‚ and dread‚ was an extremely popular genre and still is today. It was so popular that authors like Flannery O’Conner and William Faulkner tried to imitate Gothic literature in his stories. Faulkner’s short-story‚ “A Rose for Emily” is disputable when it comes to fitting in with Gothic literature‚ but here’s why it clearly does. The
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How have architectural styles reflected the philosophies‚ religions‚ and politics of various cultures throughout history? I would like to focus my discussion on religion’s reflection in architecture and hope it will not be too lengthy. Religion forms the foundation of cultural identity and has decisively shaped world civilizations based on differing‚ but not exclusive‚ views of ultimate value: mercy and benevolence in Buddhism‚ morality and ethics in Confucianism‚ respect in Shintoism‚ devotion
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Characteristics of Greek Architecture:- INTRODUCTION:- Instead of covering nearly every bit of space with ornament‚ as the Egyptians did‚ the Greeks selected only the best places for it‚ and thus gave it its proper effect. The decorations‚ especially the sculptures‚ were one of the chief features of a Greek temple. Besides their temples the Greeks built many theaters which may be studied from their ruins‚ but of their dwelling-houses almost nothing remains to us. The Greek style is noted for
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There were many new ideas and techniques used in the Romanesque style of architecture. The great advancement that the Romanesque period had on architecture was the development of stone vaulted buildings. Stone vaulting was needed to replace the wooden vaulting previously used‚ which were highly flammable. The most frequently used vault was the barrel vault‚ which are a series of round arches that are placed one after the other. Barrel vaults were also used to form what is known as a groin vault
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The French Worker To other people around the world‚ everyday life of Americans may seem luxurious. Americans wake up‚ go to their jobs‚ go home to their families‚ and then go to bed. Americans tend to complain about how hard life is‚ however‚ some Americans have reason to gripe because they are facing extreme financial issues and even homelessness due to today’s depressed economy. This still does not compare to the life of the everyday “French Worker”. During the late 1700s through 1860s‚ people
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grew throughout the English speaking world‚ especially with the rich. Now tennis has become an Olympic sport and is played by people of all ages and different countries. The professional sport of tennis is divided into four Grand Slam tournaments and many other smaller tournaments. The four tournaments are the Australian Open (Australia)‚ the U.S. Open‚ Wimbledon (England)‚ and the French Open (France). (United States of America). Of all the Grand Slam tournaments‚ the French Open has been the most
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The History of Philippine Architecture The history and culture of the Philippines are reflected in its architectural heritage‚ in the dwellings of its various peoples‚ in churches and mosques‚ and in the buildings that have risen in response to the demands of progress and the aspirations of the people. The arrival of the Spaniards in 1571 brought in Antillian architecture. Though not specifically suited for the hot tropics‚ European architecture was transposed via Acapulco‚ Mexico into a uniquely
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Julie Fallows 6423747 Sean Moreland November 27‚ 2012 Ambiguity of American Gothic Anxieties Since the 19h century‚ American Gothic fiction started to exist independently from the British type. In fact‚ the latter was marked by its use of fantastic‚ externalized and metaphysical elements as opposed to the boundaries of American Gothic fiction in which were expressed by historical‚ internalized‚ racial and psychological characteristics. (Edwards‚ XVII) In Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven‚ Fall
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