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    particular place at a particular time. The two main ways of recognising these are; Modern architecture and traditional architecture. Modern architecture is known as the movement of architecture that began in the 20th century‚ it is also architecture that is characterised by the simplification of forms and subtraction of ornaments‚ modern architecture can be some of the most futuristic‚ colourful‚ innovative designs ever. Modern architecture these days there are so many materials that architects can use

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    written in elevated style. Identify some elements of epic in the Iliad. *Two of the many conventions that make up an epic poem include an epic hero and divine intervention. Homer characterized Achilles as a god-like‚ nearly invincible man. He is also the key to the Greeks’ success and is of a divine birth. Though one could also classify Hector as an epic hero‚ he‚ “lost his nerve” (Puchner 148) and ran from battle when Achilles drew near. The Iliad consists of many examples of the divines meddling

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    Though the delight of listening to a brand new track on a compact disc with a big name artist has a similar emotional feel for modern day people‚ as it would have felt for people listening to a live symphony during the Classical era‚ the ability the artists‚ and those involved with them‚ have with the increase of new technology and business schemes has allowed their base of listeners to be on a global scale for millions‚ if not yet billions. During the late 17th century to early 19th century‚ the

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    1. Colonial School vs. Modern Era The impact of schools has been ever changing. From their New England traditions‚ to civilizing of western settlers‚ and finally the requirement of educated individuals what schools and education have to do in society is constantly being molded and remolded. New models‚ ideas‚ ideals‚ and requirements for schools are constantly being established and have come a long way from the colonial period to the modern era. During colonial times school and education was used

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    north delhi and so has the the thinking‚mentality and views of people has changed living in south delhi.Thus‚I can research about the south delhi architects about what are there thinking while designing a plave very contemporary or modern these days and can even interview some clients and can share their views too. 3. In order to – Find how did modernism effect sources of inspiration? What did post-modernism do to liberate the choices of influences? Now that Contemporary

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    Oedipus Vs. Antigone In the Eyes of the Gods Creon (to Oedipus) “For you submission is a torment – you do not hide it. And when you force your way against the world You crush us all beneath you. Such natures Find their own company most terrible to bear. It is their punishment.” (Sophocles from Oedipus the King‚ pg 210) Sophocles may not have included the Greek gods as corporeal characters in his plays Oedipus and Antigone‚ but their divine influence on the titular characters plays a

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    who land may be considered the motherland of education‚ but to answer questions such as: How was education in ancient times? What is the impact ancient civilizations have had in modern education? What contribution did they make to education in our days? Part I Ancient Greek education. The goal of education in the Greek city-states was to prepare children for adult activities as a citizen. Greece was divided in city-states and two of them developed a high level in education: Sparta and Athens

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    see an original cultural scene of a country expands from it. It is also could be as an identity or the uniqueness of a country. Modern music that people often hear nowadays is an international music such as pop‚ rock‚ jazz‚ etc. Although it does not represents a country and social culture‚ many young people like this music most then the traditional one. With the modern music‚ the young generation could express themselves freely and it is good for the development of music in the world. Young generation

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    Order vs. Chaos Respected Storm God’s in ancient mythological literary works such as the Enuma Elish‚ The Baal Cycle‚ and both versions of the Illuyanka Myth play an important role in associating cultural beliefs with the defeat of chaos. These three works show a variety of ways in which the Storm God defeats dragon-like monsters and how the gods bestow their trust in the Storm God to maintain order‚ as the Storm God is the protector of all creation. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast

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    One of the most important marvels of modern technology is the Internet‚ which has not just revolutionized the process of information retrieval‚ but also‚ dramatically changed the way people seek information. If in the past‚ people often had to spend so much time and energy going through many pages or sheets of printed media only to seek for specific information‚ now with the aid of the internet; information retrieval can be much easier and time-saving. The revolutionary way which the internet

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