Greek Architecture Thesis;In my point of view‚ Functionality is based on the foundation of Greek architecture ‚ like the architecture style in the some cities such as Ephesus‚ Millet and Assos. Greek architecture is based on the houses called “Megaron”.The Megaron houses‚ which has four corners and an entrance‚ has some pillars around.In fact they are temples and for this reason the people musn’t enter in it.Only they pray out of temple.The outside of it is much more
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Gothic Literature is a unique form of writing that encompasses: fiction‚ horror‚ death‚ and romance. This type of writing uses the idea of the supernatural as well as the capacity for evil in a human being which ultimately thickens and intensifies the plots of the stories and makes them more intriguing. In the following three works: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children‚ “The Raven”‚ and “The Black Cat”‚ there are many unique elements of gothic literature‚ however the most prominent are: psychological
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with Saints Ansanus and Margherita was the beginning of the Catholic art during the Gothic time period while the Dome of Florence Cathedral was not only a masterpiece of artwork it was also a breakthrough for the construction during that time and for the rest of history. The Annunciation with Saints Ansanus and Margherita is proclaimed to be one of the greatest if not the most magnificent art piece of the Gothic time period. This piece was originally created for the side alter in the Sienna Cathedral
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are built in Romanesque style * Style includes thick walls and pillars‚ small windows‚ round arches A New Style of Church Architecture * Gothic style evolves around 1100; term from Germanic tribe‚ Goths * Gothic style has large‚ tall windows for more light; pointed arches * Churches have stained glass windows‚ many sculptures * About 500 Gothic churches are built from 1170 to 1270 Goals of the Crusades * Pope wants to reclaim Jerusalem and reunite Christianity
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Bibliography: Kerry Downes The Architecture of Wren (Reading‚ 1988) Kerry Downes Sir Christopher Wren: The Design of St. Paul’s Cathedral (London‚ 1988) Vaughan Hart St. Paul ’s Cathedral: Sir Christopher Wren (London‚ 1995) Peter Kidson and Peter Murray‚ A History of English Architecture (London‚ 1962) Giles Worsley Classical Architecture in Britain. The Heroic Age (New Haven‚ Conn‚ 1995)
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out of view. Upon the final turn the church pops into view with some form of shock. The whole environment is inviting. The grand rose window shining forth at the central point of the facade‚ steps lead you down to the front entrance and the front gothic porch recedes inward (McNarama‚ 147). Somethings tells you to enter. Upon entering the building‚ the feeling of grandeur does not cease as the open floor plan leaves plenty of room for air as the walls go outward and the ceilings go upward. There
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The façades of the Gothic churches had more room for decoration than the facades of the Romanesque churches. Doors were added to the churches. For example‚ there were three doors with the Gothic architectural style where there had only been one door with the Romanesque architectural style. In the central portal of the west façade of the Reims Cathedral‚ a
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In Peter Draper’s chapter‚ he wanted identify the importance of patronage and political influence on the construction or reconstruction of English Gothic architecture. He also wanted to explore how patronage worked at this time and to what extent a patron was involved in the process and the effect their presence had on the final product. While he begins by choosing Canterbury has his specific example‚ he uses many throughout the passage and often spoke about patterns across the art followed by specific
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The Pursuit of Perfection: the Reintroduction of Ancient Roman Principles to Architecture by Renaissance Architects Leon Battista Alberti and Fillipo Brunelleschi Dustan Byler Professor Rachel Mundie Art History II October 31‚ 2011 Fillipo Brunelleschi and Leon Battista Alberti were two of the most important and famous 15th century architects in Italy. The façade of the Basilica San’Andrea (Figure 1) by Alberti and the Florence Cathedral Dome (Figure 2) by Brunelleschi are their
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Female Characters in Gothic Texts Gothic fiction has become a popular area for feminist studies. Many commentators have noticed how females in Gothic fiction often fall into one of two categories: the trembling and innocent victim or the shameless and dangerous predator. However‚ others have noticed how women writers have often used the Gothic to explore aspects of femininity and sexuality. The mad woman in the attic in Jane Eyre has become a key symbol of Gothic feminism. The persecuted maiden
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