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    down either side of its nave to an apse (or a half dome) behind the altar. Domes are also depicted on top of these buildings to signify their importance. Famous examples of these buildings can be found at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul‚ or St. Peters Cathedral in Vatican City. The use of these two features can still be found today. The basilica style floor plan in our traditional churches‚ and the large domes on our government buildings. Basilica were highly decorated buildings with statues‚

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    Gothic Art is concerned with the painting‚ sculpture‚ architecture‚ and music characteristic of the second of two great international eras that flourished in western and central Europe during the Middle Ages. Architecture was the most important and original art form during the Gothic period. The principal structural characteristics of Gothic architecture arose out of medieval masons’ efforts to solve the problems associated with supporting heavy masonry ceiling vaults over wide spans. The problem

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    Louvre contains historical paintings‚ sculptures and other forms of art such as the Mona Lisa and the Venis de Milo. Pei’s Pyramids at the Louvre are beautiful glass pyramids outside of the museum. Notre Dame is a gorgeous cathedral known for its bell tower. Sacre Coeur is another breathtaking cathedral set atop a tall hill. From this church there is a great view of the city. Louis the sixteenth lived in and expanded the astoundingly beautiful Palace of Versailles in 1669. The palace is still standing

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    Listening Exam - Music History 1 Epitaph of Seikilos Song (epigram) First Century C.E. * sung in Greek Brief song inscribed on a tombstone dating from the 1st century C.E. The singer is accompanied by a lyre or other plucked string instrument The music follows the rhythms of the text (melody) The poem sung is an ‘epigram’ (a short verse that makes a pointed remark) Uses vocal notes of the diatonic Iastian tonos There are major 3rds that begin or end the last 3 phrases (bright sounding)

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    soldiers were buried beneath a war. The most popular museum in France‚ and perhaps the world‚ is the Louvre. The Louvre contains historical paintings‚ sculptures and other forms of architecture. Not the largest cathedral in the world‚ the Notre-Dame might be the most famous of all cathedrals. The gothic masterpiece is located on the Île de la Cité‚ a small island in the heart of the city.In the middle of the Place Charles de Gaulle‚ at the border of the 8th‚ 16th and 17th arrondissement stands one

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    city in the entire world. The romantic reputation of Paris is likely to come from stories of Casanova’s presence in the city and his seductive and promiscuous ways.  Three of the most famous Parisian landmarks are the 12th-century cathedral Notre Dame de Paris‚ the Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe and the 19th-century Eiffel Tower. It has been my biggest dream ever to visit all of these places because I feel great and enthusiastic when it comes to travelling. I am curious about the landscape and

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    as reason for lack of attendance or inability to meet a deadline. If you need to miss a class due to religious observance or other extenuating circumstances‚ let the instructor know as soon as possible. Finally‚ there will be a museum visit and a cathedral visit‚ as a class‚ scheduled either within or outside of regular class time. It is strongly recommended that you participate. All assignments need to be turned in as hard copies in class on the day they are due.

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    Writing. Paris Every country has it’s own beauty but one place I’d really like to visit is Paris in France. It has a lot of breathtaking sights like: Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel) Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris andthe most recognizable landmark of the city. It was built by Gustave Eiffel for the World Exhibition of 1889 and it was never meant to be a permanent addition to the city’s skyline. The figures are impressive but forget about them and try to enjoy the sight. Everyone wants to

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    Frescos Art was also another dominant Gothic Art forms‚ carrying Christian and Secular essence‚ and presented in a Typological format. The Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres‚ or better known as (Notre Dame De Chartres) is considered one of the finest examples in all France of the Gothic style of Architecture‚ Stained Glass and Sculpture. Chartres is a cathedral that inspires beauty‚ and structures that symbolize the triumph of the sprit over bond of earthly life. The indoor space could hold the townspeople

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    Samarra‚ Iraq Largest mosque in world in its day 52 meters tall‚ 32 meters wide example of loss of historical artifacts because of warfare floral and geometric patterning Walls have motifs‚ blue glass adorns interior Mezquita (961-965) “Cathedral of Cordoba” Cordoba‚ Spain Built where Roman temple was originally located Built as a mosque by muslims Converted to Catholic Church during crusades (under King Ferdinand) Jasper‚ onyx‚ marble and granite building materials Double

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