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    This factor differs from architecture in that though the art that came out of Europe and Japan were quite different‚ the ideas behind them where the same. European feudal art can also be classified into Romanesque and Gothic‚ the time periods being the same as in architecture. The art that came out of Medieval Europe was very much based in the common religion‚ Christianity. Combining religious demand and Europe’s typical desire to make everything frilly and

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    Resource: Week Two Video Lectures. Write a 700- to 1‚050-word comparison and contrast paper in which you compare Classical Greek temple architecture‚ such as the Parthenon‚ and medieval Gothic cathedrals‚ such as Salisbury or Amiens Cathedrals. Address the following aspects: Date built and main purpose of each (introduction) * * The original construction of the Parthenon was built in 448-432 BCE. The Parthenon was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena‚ she was known as the virgin

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    flourished and their was a significant change in their art and literature. The primary contributions that defined the High Middle Ages were the Papal Monarchy‚ the growth of universities and the development of Scholasticism and the creation of Romanesque and Gothic structures. The Papal Monarchy was a major contribution to the High middle Ages‚ because it extended the power of the church. Popes reached a high point of power and influence (Exploring Cultures In the Ancient World‚ Pg. ?) They expanded

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    science fiction‚ poetry‚ romance‚ politics‚ philosophy and many others. Its influence architecturally is seen across our country with elements of ancient Roman/Greek architectural features in our nations capital with pillars and arches‚ and many cathedrals around the world. Seeing a Renaissance influence in our society today cannot be seen without in depth knowledge of its origin through the transition of the late Middle Ages by the revival of classical antiquity. Once this is accomplished‚ one

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    Piety was on the rise and a lot of the populace went on religious pilgrimages to express their devotion of the Roman Catholic faith. This period was also the birth of Romanesque architecture. Architects utilized Roman antiquity to develop their churches with Christian themes. The St. Sermin de Toulouse church in Toulouse‚ France‚ marks a geographical point for a religious pilgrimage. The architectural shape is that of a

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    century‚ and it was also known as Frankish work. Gothic Architecture came from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture. This style was mostly used by cathedrals builders. This type of architecture is commonly seen in Europe mostly in cathedrals‚ abbeys and churches. It is also common for castles‚ palaces‚ town halls‚ universities and private dwellings. Most Gothic churches and cathedrals can be recognized for its characteristic features: pointed arch‚ the ribbed vault

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    Architecture Ancient Egypt Architecture -  is the architecture of ancient Egypt‚ one of the most influential civilizations throughout history‚ which developed a vast array of diverse structures and great architectural monuments along the Nile‚ among the largest and most famous of which are the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza. Egyptian Architectural Columns The Great Pyramid of Giza‚ which was probably completed c. 2580 BC‚ is the oldest and largest of the pyramids‚ and is the

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    Aldwin Ashley Abon Maj. 6 BSED-III Medieval Period What is it all about? - it is all about the period‚ age or era after the fall of Roman Empire and the beginning of "rebirth" or the Rennaisance period. - it is the bridge with these two very important eras in literature. What is the meaning of medieval and period? - the term medieval comes from the latin word "medium aevum" which means "middle age". Medieval was 1st used in the 19th century and the original spelling of it

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    mid-12th century‚ Gothic style began mainly in these newly built or restored cathedrals. The modernizations that took place within Gothic architecture directly reflected the changes that were taking place within French society. The two main structural improvements of Gothic architecture were pointed arches and ribbed vaulting. Building upon the design of the intersecting arches of groin vaults (primarily seen within the Romanesque period)‚ Gothic architects created rib vaults as a result of using diagonal

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    French. When one thinks of Gothic architecture‚ majority will think of Notre Dame as it is one the most significant French catholic cathedral that is distinctively Gothic. Because Notre Dame has seen many reconstruction in its days‚ its early construction in the period 1160s is characterized as Early Gothic and adopt similar pointed arch that transcends from late Romanesque. Notre Dame’s early gothic style then slowly evolved in 13th century when High Gothic began to achieve further light‚ tall and yet

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