NEW BELGRADE: THE CAPITAL OF NO-CITY’S-LAND Ljiljana Blagojević New Belgrade is a modern city‚ built in the second half of the twentieth century‚ on the marshy plain bordered by the rivers Sava and Danube‚ stretching between the historical cities of Zemun and Belgrade.[1] The terrain of this modern development‚ most dramatically beheld from the position of the ancient Belgrade fortress‚ served for centuries as a no-man’s-land between the borders of the two empires‚ the Ottoman and the Austrian/Austro-Hungarian
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century. Today it is used to refer to the period of European art” (Antiquity 1). The church architecture is fundamental to this period; “the Romanesque and Gothic churches were built on the foundations of Carolingian architecture. Charlemagne’s early Romanesque architectural achievements were continued by the Holy Roman Emperors Otto I-III‚ in a style known as Ottonian Art‚ which morphed into the fully fledged "Romanesque” (Romanesque Art). The church is one of the most iconic buildings in this period
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Modern architecture and traditional architecture Nowadays‚ as we known the architectural community has had a strong and continuing interest in traditional and modern architecture. Architecture‚ this word possesses an immense creativity in itself. Usually‚ when we hear this word‚ picture of creative design of physical structures flashes in our mind. Integral to the identity of any country is its architectural heritage‚ combining modern and traditional architectural designs or product
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TRADITIONAL RELIGIOUS BELIEFS‚ PRACTICES AND IMPACTS OF CHRISTIANITY AMONG THE NYISHIS OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH‚ INDIA I. Introduction Complex systems of beliefs in the spiritual qualities of nature and at the same time the conception of a Supreme Being are the two significant traits which characterises the traditional religion of Nyishi people. The spiritual worlds of the people are dominated by a number of Uyub (spirits) either benevolent or malevolent
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Chandigarh Master Plan – 2031 Draft 7. COMMERCIAL AREAS IN CHANDIGARH 7.1 INTRODUCTION Commercial areas in Chandigarh were planned to provide adequate‚ organized retail and wholesale trading activity for the city residents. The city has however emerged as a important commercial hub. A concept of hierarchical distribution of commercial centers was introduced into the city plan as a departure from the organic developments of the traditional towns. To provide a continuum of commercial
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The building in Renaissance architecture[ Despite its history‚ the building is seen as one of the great examples of the new style. Its more notable features include: • the attempt to create a proportional relationship between nave and aisle (aisle bays are square whereas nave bays are 2X1. • the articulation of the structure in pietra serena (Italian: “dark stone”). • the use of an integrated system of column‚ arches‚ entablatures. • a clear relationship between column and pilaster‚ the
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Hinduism Architecture Hinduism is a predominant religion of the Indian subcontinent. It begins simply by differentiating between matter and spirit and the theology of the religion is based upon three main truths‚ God‚ Matter and Soul (Richard Blurton‚ 1992). It is also a conglomeration of intellectual and philosophical points of view‚ rather than inelastic common sets of beliefs. Hinduism believes in the real self which is called the “atma” is distinct from the temporary body made of matter or “Prakrit”
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Medieval Architecture World Geography 101 December 1‚ 2010 The Middle Ages‚ also known as the Medieval era‚ though scarred with a history of violence and war‚ has given the world some of the most marvelous and beautiful pieces of art‚ particularly in architecture. The Middle Ages is the name given to the time period from the late 5th century to the 15th century‚ particular to European history. The construction of these types of buildings was a constant for various cultures for a thousand
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disadvantaged by Religion today: Religious texts reinforce patriarchy. It is argued by some feminists that many Religious texts are written from a male point of view and reinforce women’s Secondary position. Religious organisational hierarchies are still male dominated Some religions do not allow women to become priests. Orthodox jews. Some religions have segregation of men and women at worship. Orthodox Jewish religion‚ do not permit women to participate fully in some religious ceremonies. Item
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Religious Art During the Dark Ages and the Renaissance Kennedy Paige Period 8 December 10‚ 2012 Ermine- symbolizes truth‚ fidelity‚ mischief making. Often associated with the aristocracy or royalty. lamb- symbolizes humanity‚ peace‚ and innocence. The lamb represents Christ as the Lamb‚ and also Christians as the flock. Cat- symbolizes shrewdness‚ treachery‚ trickery and watchfulness. Often associated with Satan‚ witchcraft or sorcery. Unicorn- symbolizes purity‚ harmony and the arrival
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