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    Classicism “Classicism: Aesthetic attitudes and principles based on culture‚ art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome‚ and characterized by emphasis on form‚ simplicity‚ proportion‚ and restrained emotion.” Classical Idealism · - Classical idealism is best understood if one starts at the beginning‚ with Plato and his notion of paradeigma‚ which in essence is describing the other worldly‚ or heavenly place that all beings were originally designed after.[2] - The classical

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    nationalism‚ and tradition. Neoclassicism spread throughout Europe‚ but France and England were the countries that used neoclassical art the most. There are few reasons for the start of neoclassicism. The discovery of ancient artifacts at the ruins of Herculaneum and Pompeii was a big inspiration to neoclassicism. German art historian Johann J. Winckelmann may have also helped develop the movement when he stated that the most important aspects of classical art were "noble simplicity and calm grandeur (Buser)

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    Introduction This poster will compare and contrast two major volcanoes‚ Mount Vesuvius located on the Italian east coast and Mount Tambora located on the northern coast of Sumbawa island‚ Indonesia. Volcanoes are the most destructive natural disasters. Both Mount Vesuvius and Mount Tambora have caused great destruction in the past‚ killing many people and destroying entire cities. This poster will compare and contrast the volcanoes types/structure‚ the cause of the eruptions and the current levels

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    temper the excesses of the Roman court‚ restore Senate authority and promote public welfare. Titus (79-81) earned his people’s devotion with his handling of recovery efforts after the infamous eruption of Vesuvius‚ which destroyed the towns of Herculaneum and Pompeii. The

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    Hellenistic art was propelled and conducted under the vast expansion of the Greek world under Alexander the Great in the late fourth century B.C. During this era‚ bronze‚ cast from alloys of copper‚ tin‚ lead‚ and other elements‚ was employed tremendously for dynamic compositions‚ displays of the nudity‚ and graphic expressions of individual identities. Surpassing marble with its tensile strength‚ reflective characteristics‚ and capability of embracing the finest details‚ bronze statues were produced

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    natural disaster when it occurs closer to densely populated areas. Mount Vesuvius is the most dangerous volcano in Europe and is the only European mainland volcano to erupt in the last 100 years. In 79 AD‚ it buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Today‚ it’s still active and 3 million people live in the immediate area. The number of deaths impacts society because it wipes part of the population away. This leaves survivors traumatised and family members impacted emotionally. It’s also

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    wall painting at the sites of Pompeii‚ Herculaneum‚ Boscoreal‚ and other smaller sites covered with ash from the volcanic eruption at Mount Vesuvius. The styles begin with one direction‚ shift completely‚ and end on a more combined technique. Style I‚ known as incrustation‚ began approximately during the second century b.c. This style features the strong influence of the Hellenistic Greek period in its surface decoration. At the Samnite House at Herculaneum‚ walls are painted as faux marble slabs

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    When comparing Greek and Roman architecture and design we see many similarities as well as differences. Greek culture and society came into fruition roughly 1250 years before the rise of the Roman Empire and Roman artisans were strongly influenced by their Greek predecessors. However‚ the Greeks were not without their own influences. Egyptian building styles and art were refined by the Greeks as seen in their use of column and lintel construction. It is notable that influence from Persia and the Ancient

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    the nuclear bomb that destroyed Hiroshima. The shock waves were felt on Barographs around the world and created Tsunamis that killed over 36‚000 people. Another well-known Stratovolcano is Vesuvius‚ because it destroyed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The typical Hazards from a Stratovolcano eruption are Ash‚ Lava‚ Volcanic Bombs and

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    Caballes‚ Ma. Jessabelle C. August 30‚ 2012 B.S. Interior Design – 2nd Year IDEP 114: INTERIOR DESIGN 2A: COMMERCIAL & CORPOATE DESIGN MIDTERM EXAM: NEOCLASSIC OFFICE & WORKROOM RESEARCH Outsourcing is the process of contracting out a business process‚ which an organization may have previously performed internally or which the company deems necessary or important‚ to an independent organization

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