to Reti‚ the Brazilian soldier and historian of science‚ the first machine that could be characterized as a centrifugal pump was a mud lifting machine which appeared as early as 1475 in a treatise by the Italian Renaissance engineer Francesco di Giorgio Martini.[3] True centrifugal pumps were not developed until the late 17th century‚ when Denis Papin made one with straight vanes. The curved vane was introduced by British inventor John Appold in 1851. How it works Radial Flow Centrifugal Pump
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In the Florence Cathedral‚ Florence‚ Italy‚ there is a cathedral church whose octagonal dome‚ built without the aid of scaffolding‚ was considered the greatest engineering feat of the early Renaissance. Dedicated to Santa Maria del Fiore‚ Our Lady of the Flower‚ it is also known as the Duomo‚ after the Italian word for cathedral. Created by many great Early Modern artists‚ this piece of architecture is a perfect example the Renaissance style. We can come to a better understanding of why this is so
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Vincenzo Foppa was born in 1430 in Brescia‚ Italy. During his career‚ he worked in Brescia‚ Pavia‚ Genoa‚ and Milan as a teacher and learning artist. During his lifetime‚ Foppa was highly acclaimed‚ especially for his skill in perspective and foreshortening. In fact‚ some scholars deem his work to be the first use of foreshortening in the Early Renaissance (Uffizi Gallery). Foreshortening is the use of perspective to portray an object to be closer than it actually is. Foppa also often used grey flesh
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all of the top handbag brands such as Mulberry‚ Yves Sant Laurent‚ Anya Hindmarch and Bottega. The only other retailer which comes up as consistently is Harrods. Weaknesses Hermes‚ Dior ‚ Louis Vuitton‚ Chanel‚ Comme de Garcon‚ Gucci‚ Burberry‚ Armani and Prada‚ are among
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dissipating into the photo. Dali said “they are nothing more than the soft‚ extravagant‚ solitary‚ paranoiac-critical Camembert cheese of space and time.” His art exemplifies Freud’s theories. Another artist that tries to utilize Freud’s concepts is Giorgio de Chirico‚ who painted the Mystery and Melancholy of a Street. Another way the modern mind has made its importance to our culture is modernism in literature. "Literature adds to reality‚ it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary
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In the middle of the Renaissance‚ artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti establish characteristics of the High Renaissance. The formation of the High Renaissance the height or the level of success the era is in an art historical point of view. At the same time mark the return of the Medici to power in Florence. This new era marked anew for artists as they abandoned simplification and began using more styles leading towards mannerism. Additionally‚ artists‚ who created these masterworks
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David‚ the infamous statue from the works of the young Michelangelo Buonarroti‚ is widely known today across the globe. The immense piece stands stoic in The Galleria dell’Accademia in Firenze‚ attracting tourists and enthusiasts year-round‚ captivating grand audiences for hundreds of years. The beauty that Michelangelo has bestowed upon the world through his statue is rich in history‚ generating controversy for more than half a millennium throughout the worlds of art‚ religion and politics. The
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LUXURY BRAND MARKETING What is LUXURY? While the word ‘luxury’ is used in daily lives to refer to certain lifestyle‚ the underlying construct’s definition is consumer and situation specific. If you earn less than 15000 a month‚ a pair of reebok shoes would be a really big luxury item for you. On the other hand‚ if you are going to a party with some big-wigs a $100‚000 car may not be a luxury. The word luxury originates from the Latin term “luxus” signifying‚ “soft or extravagant living‚ indulgence
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Dubai If you haven’t visited Dubai yet‚ then this is the place to be. Lying on the shore of the Arabian Sea‚ with a gorgeous beach to relax on‚ Dubai is so small yet packed with everything you can imagine. From breathtaking scenery‚ to the most outstanding hotels‚ to remarkable amusements to be at‚ you just can’t miss out on all this greatness. Endless activities will keep you busy day and night. Dubai is breaking records every year with the tallest this and largest that‚ attracting more and more
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Strategic Marketing Proposal MKTG 5115 spring 2012 Target the children market in accessories FOSSIL at a glance: - Global design‚ Marketing‚ and Distribution Company - Sells watches‚ fashion accessories‚ apparel‚ and footwear - Brand name recognized for individuality‚ consistency‚ connection with its customers - Broad customer base and price range ($7-$20‚000) 3/14/2012 Fossil Inc Varunkumar Suresh Prepared for Professor Mary Caravella‚ MKTG 5115 Strategic Marketing Proposal UConn MKTG
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