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    * 1. Islamic art * 2. General characteristics- Islamic art is especially famous for itsarchitecture.- There are very few paintings and sculptures‚because the Koran did not allow therepresentation of Muhammad‚ Allah‚ people oranimals.- However‚ islamic art is very fine. * 3. Representative buildingsThe most important buildings were:● Palaces (for the caliphs)● Mosques (temples for praying) * 4. Palaces They usually had gardens and fountains. This courtyard is the Patio de los Leones of

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    Constraints 3 7 Architecture Principles 3 8 Baseline Architecture 3 8.1 Business Architecture Models 3 8.2 Data Architecture Models 3 8.3 Application Architecture Models 3 8.4 Technology Architecture Models 3 9 Rationale and Justification for Architectural Approach 3 10 Mapping to Architecture Repository 3 10.1 Mapping to Architecture Landscape 3 10.2 Mapping to Reference Models 3 10.3 Mapping to Standards 3 10.4 Re-Use Assessment 3 11 Target Architecture 3

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    The Evolution of Architecture due to several analyzed themes (Gothic architecture and Modern architecture) Abstract This paper contains a comparative analysis of the evolution of architecture in relation to Gothic revival and Modern Architecture. In this comparative analysis the similarities and differences of each style are highlighted and discussed. It further discusses and illustrates the elements which are unique to each style. The buildings which are the subject of this analysis includes:

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    There were many new ideas and techniques used in the Romanesque style of architecture. The great advancement that the Romanesque period had on architecture was the development of stone vaulted buildings. Stone vaulting was needed to replace the wooden vaulting previously used‚ which were highly flammable. The most frequently used vault was the barrel vault‚ which are a series of round arches that are placed one after the other. Barrel vaults were also used to form what is known as a groin vault

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    Syllabus for Architecture and Planning (AR) City planning: Evolution of cities; principles of city planning; types of cities & new towns; planning regulations and building byelaws; eco-city concept; sustainable development. Housing:Concept of housing; neighbourhood concept; site planning principles; housing typology; housing standards; housing infrastructure; housing policies‚ finance and management; housing programs in India; self help housing. Landscape Design: Principles of landscape design

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    sixteenth century. By using the evidence of immigration patterns into the United States‚ rise of free black communities in New Orleans‚ understanding of the Atlantic Slave Trade route‚ development of Architectural traditions‚ and adoption of vernacular architecture‚ Vlach will prove his objective. Vlach proposes that his counter parts in his profession have got it all wrong. He uses Kniffen as an example. While Kniffen’s definition of the shot gun house a‚ “ the one room width to three or more rooms deep

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    Illustrate the fundamentals of Islamic banking by comparing and evaluating an Islamic bank with a western one. Introduction: This report seeks to give an analysis of Islamic Banking and an organisational comparison to a corporate Global banking system/western one whilst identifying key issues and challenges that may arise for the use of such Islamic banking in the United Kingdom. “Islamic banking is a growing sector with its diversity in different segments and spectrum. It Caters to religious

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    Gloria Shannon 02/03/2013 HIS 112 Seventeenth century Persian society inhibited many unique features. Three of these features that stood out the most were their hunting skills‚ clothing and architecture. The first feature of Persian society was hunting‚ which the Persians were quite skilled in and greatly enjoyed. Not familiar with dog hunting because they thought them impure‚ they instead trained birds and wild beast to hunt. The Persians were well experienced with training birds of prey to

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    Painting and architecture are so intimately combined that it is sometimes difficult to perceive where one begins and the other ends. There are literally no frames to confine or define the painting form the architecture Architectural painting (also Architecture painting) is a form of genre painting where the predominant focus lies on architecture‚ both outdoors views and interiors. While architecture was present in many of the earliest paintings and illuminations‚ it was mainly used as background

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    Gothic Architecture The technical revolution in architecture known as "Gothic" began at the end of the 12th century and lasted just over two hundred years. The advances made in architecture paralleled those in intellectual life. Gothic architecture was generally tall and inspiring and was a significant structural improvement upon the Romanesque buildings that preceded it. Even though the Gothic era roughly lasted two hundred years (12th-14th century)‚ it was long enough to voyage deep into the

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