portraying life in America more realistically‚ and cities offered new forms of entertainment. C. Realism – movement in art and literature‚ began in 1800s Artists and writers tried to portray the world realistically‚ b. Edgar Degas‚ Edouard Manet‚ Thomas Eakins c. Writers engaged in realism too‚ Mark Twain ( Samuel Clemens writing genius huck finn)
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Zeus and Poseidon One day‚ in the far away land of Olympia‚ lived two gods named Zeus and Poseidon. Zeus and Poseidon are brothers‚ but Poseidon prefers not to be seen by other mortals or gods. Therefore‚ he was already mad Zeus for bringing him to Olympia‚ but little did they both know that it was about to all go down hill. Just before Zeus pulled Poseidon out of the ocean‚ he saw a mortal girl named Ara. Ara is a very beautiful woman and most people are attracted to her. Besides the fact that
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Games were held thousands of years ago in 776 B.C. some of the traditions set by the Greeks still thrive in modern day Olympic Games. However‚ there are some differences. For example‚ the Greeks held their events at the same place every four years at Olympia‚ whereas today‚ the games are hosted by a different city and country every time. Also‚ women were not allowed to watch or even participate in ancient Greek Olympics and today many women watch and compete in all sorts of events. Despite their differences
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Athens 2004 Greece’s Background Some three thousand years ago‚ the first Olympic games were held in Ancient Greece. Ancient Olympia was structured and designed to hold these games. The first games were held in honor of Zeus. Ancient Greece was one of the first civilizations‚ making huge contributions to Western Civilization. Today’s society is largely developed from Ancient Greece‚ considering they were the ones who first created a democracy for a government. Humanity run deep through Greece‚ and
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includes works located around the Mediterranean rim. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are: 1. Lighthouse of Alexandria 2. Colossus of Rhodes 3. Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus 4. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus 5. Statue of Zeus at Olympia 6. Hanging Gardens of Babylon 7. Great Pyramid of Giza Since ancient times‚ numerous “seven wonders” lists have been created. The content of these lists tends to vary‚ and none is definitive. The seven wonders that are most widely agreed upon as
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wrestled 75 pounds last year‚ but this year I was weighing 90 pounds and was gonna have to lose some weight to make 80. I had been elected captain at the end of the 2011-2012 season. I won the first couple matches of the season and going into the Olympia tournament I was 3-0 I beat a returning state qualifier in the quarter finals. In the semifinals I came out scared and got beat 12-8 I was devastated I had pinned that kid twice the year before. But I wrestled back and
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"Power engineering". Furthermore‚ I love meeting people‚ discovering new cultures‚ new countries‚ cities. Travelling is my greatest hobby‚ but it’s too expensive((( Besides‚ what kind is a traveler‚ who has never been to Paris - the city of Poincaré‚ Manet‚ Voltaire and thousands of other geniuses?!) I’m open-minded‚ on a trip around the world‚ and I hope to spend pleasant time with the people from all Europe! I speak English‚ German and a little bit Spanish. I like dancing‚ outdoor sports‚ literature
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looked on aught so grand.” -Antipater‚ Greek Anthologist. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are: 1. Lighthouse of Alexandria 2. Colossus of Rhodes 3. Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus 4. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus 5. Statue of Zeus at Olympia 6. Hanging Gardens of Babylon 7. Great Pyramid of Giza SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD The First Wonder of the Ancient World is the Great Pyramid of Giza. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza
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Hoe werden de Olympische spelen in de oudheid georganiseerd? De Olympische Spelen werd voor het eerst georganiseerd in Griekenland waarschijnlijk ter ere van de oppergod Zeus. De Spelen werden in Olympia gehouden omdat daar een groot beeld van Zeus stond (vandaar de naam ‘’Olympische’’ spelen). Door middel van talent voor sport te laten zien probeerden ze dichter bij de goden te komen. Ze bouwden een tempel‚ een renbaan en zelfs een stadion ter ere
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Genders Role in Modern Paintings I believe that gender role in modern paintings is varied. it was very difficult for women to enter the academy and achieve recognition as artists during the eighteenth and nineteenth century. At the same time‚ gender played a key role in many of the movements we’ve discussed in class. Each movement has its own characteristics and values with regards to gender. Both women and men were shown as rough and strong but also shown as weak or beautiful. In neoclassicism
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