In English class we read Edith Hamilton’s synopsis of the Trojan War‚ and after reading‚ we watched the Warner Brothers 2004 Production of Troy. The movie and the myth were both based on the Trojan War. They were both very interesting‚ and captivating. It was stimulating to see it in 2 different points of views. Both the movie and the myth of Troy were great. They had similarities‚ but there were also some very strong differences. In Edith Hamilton’s Synopsis of the Trojan War‚ it focused on many
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HISTORIC COSTUMES UNIT 1.......Introduction to origin n function of clothing Origin of Clothes... Clothing and textiles have been enormously important throughout human history—so have their materials‚ production tools and techniques‚ cultural influences‚ and social significance. In ancient times‚ there were no textile industries or clothing stores. Fur‚ leather‚ grass or leaves were believed to be some of the earliest materials that made up clothes. These materials were tied around the body
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about the costumes in the culture of Vietnam. Vietnam-our country was known is a beautiful country‚ gentle and friendly people‚ a country with many special‚abundant and colorful culture.Referring to Vietnam’s culture‚ we can’t not mention Vietnam costumé. In each period‚ Vietnam costumes has one own definition. In the past‚ when people began to appear‚ our ancestors have known for bark‚ leaves wrapped around the body to keep the body warm and protected. That is the origin of the costume. In the feudal
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Halloween party needs great decorations‚ great costumes‚ and great food. Decorations are an important feature of a scary party. Orange and purple lights cast eerie shadows. Jack O’ Lanterns‚ glowing from within‚ top every table. Ghosts‚ with different horrifying faces‚ hang from the ceiling. Skeletons standing in doorways‚ and black cats in your path‚ help to set the mood. Another important aspect of a great Halloween party is the costumes. Terrifying witches and vampires‚ pretty princesses
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Between the novel "The Iliad" by Homer and the movie "Troy" directed by Wolfgang Peterson‚ there were mostly great similarities‚ yet there were also some strong differences. Although most of the movie was on point according to the storyline and dialogues of the characters‚ there were still some major differences among the two. If I was ever to make my own version of the Iliad into a movie‚ this would be what I would change; I would make the movie more related to the novel. In the following I will
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negotiate peace between Troy and Sparta. Paris has fallen in love with Helen (Diane Kruger)‚ the wife of king Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson)‚ and smuggles her to Troy with him. Infuriated‚ Menelaus vows revenge. Menelaus approaches his brother Agamemnon (Brian Cox)‚ a king who has conquered every army of Greece‚ and now commands them. Agamemnon‚ who has wanted to conquer Troy for years (which would give him control of the Aegean Sea)‚ uses this as a justification to invade Troy. General Nestor (John Shrapnel)
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The Iliad verses Troy I n the movie it’s stated that Agamemnon brought the kings together for this war‚ which really isn’t true. Helen had many powerful suitors and her father was too afraid to pick one of them for her husband in fear of offending the others. Odysseus convinced him to make a contract with the other suitors that made them promise that should anything happen to Helen‚ the other kings would assist in getting her back. When Paris kidnapped Helen from Menelaus‚ they were bound to
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what dancers wear. From their head to toes‚ Ballet costumes have changed alot since the first ballet was on stage. From extravigant costumes with high heeled character shoes to classical and romantic tutus with pointe shoes. Many of the first ballets were danced in France and Italy and used very elaborate costumes. The court ballets in Italy were more developed than the ones in France. In the beginning of ballet‚ dancers wore extravagant costumes. Because female dancers usually wore high heeled
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Indian state costumes are exclusive to the region and the culture of the particular state and vary to a great extent. Each Indian state has their traditional costumes and attires that are deeply rooted in the history‚religion‚ tradition‚ customs and culture of the specific state. Costumes of North Indian State The primary fibre used in North India is cotton. However‚ since this part of India experiences winter‚ woolen clothes are quite common as well. The costumes of Jammu & Kashmir are made
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military coat‚ the frock coat was knee-length‚ came in at the waist‚ and was full at the back with pleats‚ buttons‚ and vents. It was worn with a vest and checked or pinstriped trousers. 8 The growing craze for motoring demanded specialist costumes. Early cars were open-topped and many lacked even a windscreen—motorists were soon covered with dirt thrown up from the roads. In summer‚ people wore duster coats‚ silk or linen overcoats that repelled the dust. Goggles‚ veiled bonnets‚ or
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