What were the primary influences that shaped the Baroque form in Italian and northern European Art and Architecture? Many believe the term Baroque derives from the Portuguese word barroco‚ meaning an irregularly shaped pearl (Sayre 677). Originally‚ it was used in a derogatory manner with connotations of bizarre and strange‚ implying bad taste. Ironically‚ some of the most profound and beautiful works of art and architecture were created in this era. Religion‚ economics‚ the rise of absolute monarchy
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Do you agree that divided loyalties was the most important factor that led to the tension in Northern Ireland? Explain your answer. I agree that divided loyalties was an important factor that led to the tension in Northern Ireland. In Northern Ireland‚ most Protestants regard themselves as British whereas Catholics see themselves as Irish. This difference in beliefs and loyalties is the basis that leads to the tension as the people do not regard themselves as people of the same country. Most Protestants
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A brief history of how China came into the rule of the Kuomintang‚ and the rising of the Communist Party of China‚ is needed in order to understand the event of the Northern Expedition/KMT-CPC split. Most importantly‚ a history of several of the contributions made by famous commanders and warlords will be discussed. Beginning with the outbreak of revolution on October 10‚ 1911‚ also known as the Wuchang Uprising against the Qing Dynasty‚ the establishment of the Republic of China was developed (Payne
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According to (Lim‚ 2006) the Northern Region is one of the four regions in Peninsular Malaysia‚ which include the states of Perlis‚ Kedah‚ Penang‚ and Perak. Regarding to economic development‚ Penang and Perak can be classified as middle-income states while Kedah and Perlis were being classified as low-income states. (Aslam & Hassan‚ 2003) With a population of 1.77 million Penang is the leader in manufacturing activities and the growth centre for northern Malaysia. In 2007‚ 200 multinational
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to say‚ the differentiating views between the Northern and Southern states led to the Civil War. Analyzing South Carolina’s secession declaration‚ South Carolina says that the Constitution left any rights that were not formally assigned to the states. This led to misinterpretation among the Southerners. Many also used this argument to defend the immoral acts of slavery (“The Declaration of Causes of Seceding States‚” n.d.). With respect to the Northern states‚ their arguments were to bring the nation
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standard of living residents in Brgy. Cawayan‚ Catarman‚ Northern Samar. Specifically‚ this study will answer the following queries. 1. What is the socio-demographic profile of the residents in Brgy. Cawayan‚ Catarman‚ Northern Samar in terms of: Age Sex Civil Status Highest Educational Attainment Monthly Income 2. Are the following factors affects the standard of living of the residents in Brgy. Cawayan‚ Catarman‚ Northern Samar? Ideal household size Total family income (annually)
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Ambrose Bierce paints of picture of the mind that shows how an altered reality can change circumstances for a moment. A Southern gentleman‚ Peyton Farquhar‚ has been condemned to death for espionage. His crime was trying to blow up a bridge during the Civil War. A much needed bridge that is being used by Union troops. Any terrorists caught were to be hanged without a trial. The military was judge‚ jury‚ and executioner. Farquhar is an unfortunate soul who has strong
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outcome of the story. Irony can also be used in a much more subtle way‚ for example it doesn’t change the entire story‚ it just makes the reader think about what just happened a second time. For example‚ Ambrose Bierce’s short story‚ "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" has very ironic elements to it. Just about the whole story itself is quite ironic. Peyton Farquhar‚ the main charter‚ is being hung. In the seconds of dying‚ he stretches the couple of seconds out into a long-lasting dream. He imagines
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“Britain was wrong to send its army to Northern Ireland” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. The British army was sent to Northern Ireland to restore peace in August 1969 when serious rioting broke out. Britain was not wrong to send its army to Northern Ireland because the intention was right. Britain decided to send its army to Northern Ireland to help control the riots to maintain peace and order. British army was also welcomed by the Irish Catholics as their defenders
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LEGAL ANALYSIS 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS: Sheila White interviewed with Marvin Brown and obtained a job as a “track laborer” with Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Company. Shortly after her hire date‚ however‚ she assumed forklift operator duties. This new assignment still fell under the “track laborer” position description‚ and White occasionally performed those duties although her primary responsibility was operating the forklift. Three months into her new job‚ White complained to the
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