of the leading and influential structures‚ The Parthenon. I had the pleasure of visiting the Parthenon and learning so much information! Museums in general have always fascinated me‚ and also the learning of this monumental legacy‚ that I just couldn’t wait to visit this historical site! Upon entering The Parthenon‚ I scaled the columns and classical architecture. The Acropolis offered one of the world’s dramatic landscapes as setting for the Parthenon‚ constructed entirely of marble from the diggings
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Maison Martin Margiela – Singapore Expansion Plan Adelina Etcu‚ Cibowa Kalala‚ Cindy Yoel Tanesia‚ Nita Tjandra Introduction Luxury brands are being used by the Asians to define their identity and social position in the society.1 The global luxury goods market is forecast to expand by 65% from 2010 to 2015‚ with most of this growth countries in Asia Pacific and will remain the fastest growing market and the key regions for expanstion for luxury goods retailers excluding Japan.2 Singapore is
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The Parthenon Marbles‚ known in Britain as the Elgin Marbles‚ were originally located on the islands of Greece. Whilst in Athens‚ in 1805‚ Lord Elgin stole the Parthenon Marbles and took them back to England‚ renaming them the Elgin Marbles. In recent times‚ Greece has reiterated that the marbles were taken illegally and that they ought
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Student: Class‚ date & school: Subject: Tentative title: ARC 2701 – History of Architecture I On-line Class – Spring 2013 Florida International University The Parthenon‚ Iktinos and Kallilrates‚ Athens‚ Greece‚ 447 – 432 B.C.E. “The Architectural Perfection of The Parthenon” Description: The Parthenon has the reputation of being “the most perfect Doric temple ever built.” And by looking at it with the naked eye‚ one could most certainly agree. A closer look at the Parthenon’s
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about life in their particular time period. These treasures range from pottery‚ sculpture‚ dance‚ literature and architecture. Greek architecture shows the complexity of mathematics and design that they installed into their structures. The temple of Parthenon is one of these structures that stand atop Athens in its beauty and grandeur. Completed in 432 BC and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena‚ the building was important to their culture and through out their history. The building has seen many historical
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"Assess the arguments for the return of the Parthenon/Elgin Marbles to Greece" The question as to whether or not the esteemed Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece or persist in their contemporary locality in the British Museum has been the subject to rigorous debate from historians‚ politicians and the general public alike. The major contemporary arguments supporting the return of the marbles to Greece involve the fact that the Greek government has accepted concerns regarding inadequate
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these artworks may differ through time‚ the symbol that each represents is the uniting factor. This commonality is observed in several art pieces‚ namely that of the Parthenon‚ Hagia Sophia‚ arch of Titus‚ Sant’Apollinare Nuovo‚ Amiens cathedral‚ and the boundary stones within the complex of Djozer. Initiating the path is the Parthenon. Evident from the images‚ symbols‚ and structure‚ the function of this piece is for religious ceremonies. Religion… a word that is supposed to signify “openness” to
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Two Giants of Time The Parthenon in Athens and the Pantheon in Rome are two of the greatest pieces of architectural and historical masterpieces. Both structures were created to be a place of worship not only for one but many different gods. These two buildings are 1‚280.2 kilometers apart but they had so much in common. Similarities in the two buildings is the vast number of columns built. The columns in Parthenon were carved out of blocks stacked on top of each other‚ whereas the ones used
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Much debate has been seen on returning antiquities to the country of origin. It seems as though most outsiders side with the country of origin‚ but are they correct in their opinion? Just as stated‚ it is their opinion. The following gives way to my beliefs that the Elgin Marbles should stay at the Duveen Gallery in Britain. The first section seeks to credit Lord Elgin and a legitimate purchase. The second section revolves around the Elgin Marbles as a symbol of Greek identity and why keeping
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The architecture of a civilization is a window into its values and intended legacy. Greek religious architectural feats are often tied to expressing strength and power‚ which honor the gods. The Parthenon‚ built by Iktinos and Kalikrates‚ honors the legacy of Athens through divine allegory. So too does the The Altar of Zeus‚ a hellenistic temple from the Turkish city of Pergamon‚ embellish the city’s own prowess. Understanding the basis for this architecture is informative about the ways in which
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