North and South ends running vertically. The courtyards run a length of 300 yards by a width of 70 yards. Each serves a different purpose‚ but both are referred to as the Cortile del Belvedere. The Northernmost courtyard is referred to as the Cortile Della Pigna due to the 13-foot-high bronze pinecone that was found in its apse. The southernmost courtyard was used for entertainment and sporting affairs. James S. Ackerman‚ leading expert on the Cortile del Belvedere‚ likens it to a living organism‚ changing
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In the oration to Governor Isaac I. Stevens‚Chief Seattle tries to persuade the whites of the United States that they should treat the Native Americans equally despite their inferior status.The way Chief Seattle achieves this is through figurative language‚ organization‚ and diction‚ this is how he shows both the reason and pride behind his oration to the Governor. Another function of this orientation is a wake up call to the Governor that the Natives are not as weak as they may seem they do still
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KCC: “Aiming towards Global Competence” “Now is the time for change.” This is what we have been heard from all media forms since the election has finally ended‚ heeding the triumphant sound of another spectrum of hope as it enters the palace of ascendancy – the new administration. Knowing the fact that this will be a roaring summon for the Filipino masses. This is now our time to heal the wounds and lift up ourselves from the ruthless claws of the past administration. However‚ our aspiration for
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In The Beginning: Museum Response Giovanni Della Robbia’s sculpture of Adam and Eve was created in Florence‚ Italy in 1515. Della Robbia’s sculpture is an illustration of the biblical story Adam and Eve. His portrayal of The Garden of Eden‚ Eve‚ and the Serpent in the sculpture of Adam and Eve gives a brief understanding and reference to the portrayal of women and their role in the western Culture. First‚ The Garden of Eden in the bible is portrayed as a utopia and considered a sinless place
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Pericles Funeral Oration In the fifth century BCE the city of Athens was lead by a man named Pericles. Funerals after great battles were held as a public event where any citizen of Athens‚ stranger or relative to the fallen heroes‚ was invited to take place. A major difference between funerals in Athens and funerals held in present day is the fact that in Athens the cost of the funeral fell on the public rather than the family of the deceased. The fallen heroes are laid in a public sepulcher
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personal observation and suggestions to my countrymen along this energy problem. I want to share my views and opinion‚ in the hope that it would also serve as an eye-opener to people in underdeveloped or developing countries as well‚ in the following oration piece I wrote for my daughter in high school which she delivered as a contest piece. From this ‚ you can deduce about
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Both “Pericles’ Funeral Oration” transcribed by Thucydides and “The Perils of Indifference” by Elie Wiesel demonstrate desire for a redefined culture: a culture that is geared towards a better societal attitude. Though both speeches address the need to honor peoples who have died (Pericles to those who have died in the Peloponnesian War; Wiesel to those who have died in the Holocaust) and invoke various feelings ranging from sorrow to pride‚ the manner in which both speeches present so differs slightly
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If the strength of humanity is measured by the current state of our natural environment and the ever-decreasing condition of it as evidenced by rising temperatures‚ increases in CO2 emissions‚ and polar ice cap melting‚ then global warming is the most crucial issue to address in today’s society. This proposition can divide into a multitude of different topics. There are three very important claims that have to components to global warming? What are the challenges we confront when we are dealing
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I AM A VOICE There was once a voice who dreamed of change. In order for this voice’s dream to come true‚ he studied hard‚ faced all challenges head strong. With the help of his family and friends‚ he dreamed of being in a position of helping today’s youth. Yes‚ there were times when he stumbled‚ and fell. Then he won‚ and gained. And now‚ that voice is standing in front of you. Friends‚ teachers‚ judges good day. To you‚ I may be just one voice. But
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Because of what we are of what we believe For every generation‚ there is a destiny. For some‚ history decides. For this generation‚ the choice must be our own. Our destiny in the midst of change will rest on the changed character of our people and on their faith. In a land of great wealth‚ families must not live in hopeless poverty. In a land rich in harvest‚ children must not be hungry. In a land of healing miracles‚ neighbors must not suffer and die untended. In a great land of learning
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