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    The 3+1 Approach to Software Architecture Description Using UML Revision 2.2 Henrik Bærbak Christensen‚ Aino Corry‚ and Klaus Marius Hansen Department of Computer Science‚ University of Aarhus Aabogade 34‚ 8200 ˚rhus N‚ Denmark A {hbc‚apaipi‚marius}@daimi.au.dk May 2011 Abstract This document presents a practical way of describing software architectures using the Unified Modeling Language. The approach is based on a “3+1” structure in which three viewpoints on the described system are

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    temple‚ the Roman public building‚ the private Roman house‚ and the synagogue. The Early Christian period saw the growth of Christianity. It was established as the state religion of the Empire under the successors of Constantine. Early Christian Architecture consisted of the basilica church developed from the Roman secular basilica. The sixth century was a time of growth for the Byzantine Empire. Many of the churches built during this time were of the basic basilica style. At least two developments

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    Postmodern condition

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    1. What is meant by the ‘postmodern condition’?   Postmodernism can be called “a condition of contemporary culture”‚ it is a modern movement which is strong‚ ambiguous‚ very popular and controversial. However‚ it is very difficult to explain the term because there is no full clarity what the term really means. As one can read in The Condition of Postmodernity it is “a mine-field of conflicting notions” and “a battleground of conflicting opinions and political forces”. There are so many interpretations

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    scary of a fashion. The Gargoyles and pointed banisters make the church seem more like a prison than somewhere to be welcomed‚ but the cathedrals nonetheless are such impressive structures. 2. How did Gothic architecture change from previous time periods? What was new about Gothic architecture? Sometime in the past the walls of the cathedrals were bulky and small. Then when time started to progress the walls became tall narrow and had glass incorporated into them‚ making their structure even more

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    planning in postmodern times

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    PLANNING IN POSTMODERN TIMES THE RTPI Library Series Editors: Cliff Hague‚ Heriot Watt University‚ Edinburgh‚ Scotland Robin Boyle‚ Wayne State University‚ Michigan‚ USA Robert Upton‚ RTPI‚ London‚ UK Published in conjunction with The Royal Town Planning Institute‚ this series of leading-edge texts looks at all aspects of spatial planning theory and practice from a comparative and international perspective. The series • explores the dimensions of spatial planning and urbanism‚ in

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    examples‚ comment on and discuss the development of French Domestic Architecture in the 17th century In 1600‚ the civil war finished in France between the Protestants and the Catholics; therefore‚ there was a need for new buildings in France. However‚ Henri IV was assassinated in 1611 and therefore Louis XIII took the throne until 1643. He had Italian influence as his mum; Marie di Medici was Italian which reflected the style of architecture that was built during his time as king. However‚ between 1643

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    Modern vs. Postmodern

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    developed or advanced style‚ technique‚ or technology." It also defines the word postmodern as "relating to art‚ architecture‚ or literature that reacts against earlier modernist principles‚ as by reintroducing traditional or classical elements of style or by carrying modernist styles or practices to extremes." However‚ Oswald Spengler claimed that the subdivision of history into intervals such as "Modern" and "Postmodern" is "an incredibly jejune and meaningless scheme" (Decline 12). He argues that

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    Evangelizing To The Postmodern Mind Adam McCloud COMS 542-B01 February 9‚ 2012 Dr. David Allison Evangelizing To The Postmodern Mind Communicating truth to someone that is not sure what truth is‚ or if truth even exists at all‚ is a very difficult task. To the postmodern mind‚ truth is not absolute; therefore‚ the spiritual absolutes Christians hold to‚ the postmodern mind insists do not exist. For Christians‚ sharing the gospel with the postmodern world appears to be a daunting task. D.A

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    Discuss the influence of John Ruskin on architecture in the British Isles in 19th Century * Introduction * Born on 8th February 1819 and was leading English art critic of Victorian Era. * Also an art patron‚ draughtsman‚ water colourist and philanthropist. * His writing styles and literary forms were varied; penning essays and treatises‚ poetry and lectures‚ letters and even a fairy tale. * His elaborate style that characterised his earliest writing on art was later

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    paper‚ Got a C+ on it. 3-4 when double spaced. Said there was some grammer mistakes Greek Architecture Greek architecture has been noted as some of the world’s finest buildings known to man kind. Such as the Parthenon‚ and the temples they built to their Gods‚ have been studied over for many years. The way these structures were built is fascinating. The Three Greek Orders of Architecture Greek architecture is broken down into three orders. These orders were determined by the way that the top or

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