The Architectural Change from Romanesque to Gothic Romanesque vs. Gothic: Sculptural Decoration: Thin‚ elongated‚ abstract figures. More realistic proportions and individualised features. Mood: Dark‚ gloomy. Tall‚ light filled. Emphasis: Horizontal Vertical Elevation = How high the building is Modest height. Soaring Layout = The plan or design of the building Multiple Units. Main Trait = The main feature of the building Rounded Arch. Pointed Arch. Support System = What is
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narrator says‚ people begin to feel the desire to go on a pilgrimage. Many devout English pilgrims set off to visit shrines in distant holy lands‚ but even more choose to travel to Canterbury to visit the relics of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral‚ where they thank the martyr for having helped them when they were in need. The narrator tells us that as he prepared to go on such a pilgrimage‚ staying at a tavern in Southwark called the Tabard Inn‚ a great company of twenty-nine travelers entered
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Samarra‚ Iraq Largest mosque in world in its day 52 meters tall‚ 32 meters wide example of loss of historical artifacts because of warfare floral and geometric patterning Walls have motifs‚ blue glass adorns interior Mezquita (961-965) “Cathedral of Cordoba” Cordoba‚ Spain Built where Roman temple was originally located Built as a mosque by muslims Converted to Catholic Church during crusades (under King Ferdinand) Jasper‚ onyx‚ marble and granite building materials Double
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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 respective crowning achievements. A sense of mathematical proportion; drawn from researching ancient Greek and Roman buildings and ruins1‚ contrasts their work with the current but fading Gothic style of architecture that was in mode at the turn of the century. The amount of influence on Renaissance architecture
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Notre dame de Paris is one of the most notable cathedrals in the world. It is the epitome of the beautifully detailed gothic architecture that defined the time of its creation as well as the home to three of the most finely crafted stained glass windows in all of France. It truly is the gem of Paris that sits surrounded by the Sine on the island of Ile-de-la-cite. But Notre Dame is more than just a beautiful piece of architecture‚ it is a place of worship‚ a place that not only transports its visitor
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CATHEDRAL by Raymond Carver Raymond Carver‚ the author of Cathedral was born in Oregon in 1938. He came from a poor family. At the age of 40 he was one of the most promising writers of his generation and was also near ruin in everyway from alcoholism. He quit drinking but lung cancer took over- taking his life at the age of 50. He wrote 3 collections of stories: “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love”‚“ Cathedral” and “Elephant”‚ poems and essays. He was considered a minimalist until Cathedral
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Blinded In the story "Cathedral"‚ by Raymond Carver‚ the narrator is conflicted with issues of inner-demons that are manifested in a blind man whom he perceives as a danger to his marriage. The narrator in this story is a good example of an anti-hero showing negative characteristics while never actually being a bad guy. This gives the idea that he is very humanistic character. That being said‚ he is a flawed character who is just trying to please his wife while not giving up what he wants. In
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Character Analysis: the narrator (Raymond Carver‚ “Cathedral”) The narrator in Raymond Carver’s “Cathedral‚” is portrayed as someone who lacks insight and awareness of the things around him. He is paralyzed‚ stuck in a destructive way of living. The narrator does not realize the limitations he has placed on himself that prevent him from seeing things greater than life. Carver exposes the narrator’s true personality using a first-person narrative. It isn’t hard to tell that the narrator is jealous
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tell a book by it’s cover‚" said Edwin Rolfe. That means that you are never able to judge someone or something from their physical appearance alone. Most individuals judge other people before actually knowing their true identity. In the short story "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver‚ it shows how a narrator can judge a male friend name Robert by the way he is seen in the public eye. I will explain why the narrator doesn’t trust his wife around Robert‚ why she spends more time communicating with Robert‚ and
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Akash Pathak Goodine English 112 March 15‚ 2012 More Than the Eyes Can See “Cathedral” begins with the narrator introducing his wife’s friend‚ Robert‚ who is coming to the narrators’ house to spend the night. He had recently lost his wife and the narrators’ wife had invited him to visit her after years of separation. She had met Robert when she landed a job to read to a blind man and they kept in touch through tapes‚ even after she left the job. The narrator was not looking forward to meeting
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