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    Even though the Enlightenment dominated the eighteenth century two very important cultural trends were able to emerge into the world of arts. These were the Rococo style‚ followed by the Neoclassical style. Although both completely different from each other‚ both helped to clear the path toward the modern world of art we have today. The differences of the two can be expressed through the origin of creation‚ stylistic paintings‚ and architectural developments. "The Rococo style arose in France in

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    History[edit] Furniture has been a part of the human experience since the development of non-nomadic cultures. Evidence of furniture survives from the Neolithic Period and later in antiquity in the form of paintings‚ such as the wall Murals discovered at Pompeii; sculpture‚ and examples have been excavated in Egypt and found in tombs in Ghiordes‚ in modern day Turkey. Neolithic period[edit] Skara Brae house Orkney Scotland evidence of home furnishings i.e. a dresser containing shelves. A range of unique

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    the Ptolemaic dynasty‚ ruling Egypt from 51 B.C. - 30 B.C. In 48 B.C.‚ Egypt became embroiled in a conflict between Julius Caesar of Rome and Pompeii. Pompeii fled to the Egyptian capital of Alexandria‚ where he was murdered on the orders of

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    CLCV 1009B Introduction to Archaeology Archaeology Film Assignment This Assignment is due on Friday 31 January 2014. This assignment will give you a chance to look through Carleton’s collection of films about Archaeology. During the course we may be able to watch a film or two in class but there are many good films covering various aspects of Archaeology and individual sites around the world. We cannot watch them all. This assignment will give you a chance to choose one that is of particular

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    was very ornate and extravagant‚ while Neoclassicism was politically correct and serious. The Age of Enlightenment took place in the 18th century‚ where the faith in logic led to orderliness. In 1738‚ an archeology-mania had swept Europe‚ excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum had taken place. There was suddenly a fascination with ancient Rome and their art. Many paintings illustrated tales from ancient history and mythology. Several revolutions broke out during this time period‚ including the French

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    Sex in the City Prostitution and Other Indulgences in Pompeii Throughout history‚ prostitution has been considered the “Age Old Profession”. In the United States where prostitution is considered illegal‚ certain cities have had their experience of working girls‚ gentlemen’s clubs and other sex related entertainment. Nevada is the only city with legal prostitution‚ such as the Bunny Ranch‚ a well-known brothel that even has a reality series. Other cities such as New York City – Time Square

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    knowledge‚ describe the main features of the economy in Pompeii. - The some of the main features of the economy in Pompeii consisted of: Trade‚ Commerce‚ Industry‚ Occupations‚ and Public Works. - Trade: Pompeii was the port for Nuceria and Nola‚ which made it the trading centre for mainly agricultural produce. There are suggestions for the size and nature of the port but this is determined on whether it was a sea port or a river port. Pompeii played an important role in the economy of the Campanian

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    During the mid-18th century two very different movements in art history emerged‚ Neoclassical and Romanticism. The ages of Neoclassicism and Romanticism spanned through the late 18th and 19th century and thrived across Europe. There are various distinctions between neoclassicism and romanticism‚ yet the greatest tend to fixate on style‚ thematic focus‚ and the impact of feeling. The timing of when every development was most famous is to some degree distinction‚ too with neoclassical thoughts generally

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    Chapter 6 Visual Sources Considering the evidence: Pompeii as a window on the Roman World August‚ 24‚ 79CE an eruption buried the Roman City Pompeii It was a small and prosperous center for commerce Numerous Wine‚ olive oil‚ and fishing industry Centralized bathing/swimming pool‚ large markets‚ bars‚ small restraunts‚ brothel Terentius Neo Business man and magistrate Owned slaves Terentuius and his wife Visual 6.1: Terentuis Neo and His Wife What do you think the artist is trying

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    THE EVOLUTION OF SOAP & DETERGENT INDUSTRY HISTORY Soaps The washing industry‚ usually known as the soap industry‚ has roots over 2000 years in the past‚ a soap factory having been found in the Pompeii excavations. However‚ among the many chemical process industries‚ none has experienced such a fundamental change in chemical raw materials as have the washing industries. It has been generally accepted that the per capita use of toilet soap is a reliable guide to he standard of living for

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