Comparison and Contrast of Two Gothic Cathedrals Gothic Style is some of the most beautiful works of art that man have ever made. It originated with the Romanesque style of building which lasted for about one hundred years before it was replaced by Gothic styles. The founder of the Gothic style was a man by the name of Abbot Suger. Notre Dame de Chartres cathedral was built in France between 1145 and 1513 and is Gothic architecture. Another Gothic architecture is the Bourges and it is
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Who is he‚ when and where did he live? What have they done that impacted Australia Sir William Patrick Deane‚ was born on the 4th January 1931‚ he was an Australian judge and the 22nd Governor-General of Australia. * | William Deane was born in Melbourne‚ Victoria. He was educated at Catholic schools including St. Joseph’s College‚ Hunters Hill and at the University of Sydney‚ where he graduated in arts and law. He also attended the Hague Academy of International Law. After graduation
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ESSAY ONE: THE COLOSSEUM VS. CHARTRES CATHEDRAL 1 THE COLOSSEUM VS. CHARTRES CATHEDRAL From the ancient city of Rome to the elaborate stained glass windows in France‚ two famous architectural works of art display the differences between architectural structures in the different time periods of history. By comparing and contrasting the Colosseum with the Chartres Cathedral we can gain an understanding of how architecture has not only improved throughout time‚ but also where certain architectural
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The cathedral is of great technological advancement because of all the logistic and tools that were needed to make them possible‚ especially gothic cathedrals. The gothic cathedral revolutionized architecture of the time; church officials wanted their cathedral to be better than the surrounding cities so a competition of a kind started up. This competition helped to improve the structures and reach heights unheard of the time. One of the amazing thing about the new gothic churches is that as they
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as Patrick Henry the opportunity to speak out against the discriminating behavior and actions towards American Colonists. In his most famous speech known as “Speech to the Virginia Convention”‚ Henry illustrates the need to act out against the British and convince the Virginian delegates to send troops to fight back against the British. In his speech‚ Henry uses rhetorical devices‚ questions‚ and emotional and logical appeals to help persuade action and revolt against the British. Patrick Henry
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St. Peters Basillica St. Peters Basilica in Rome is one of the most influential Christian sites found within contemporary society. This building‚ complete with an obelisk‚ an enclosed piazza‚ a central façade and a dome‚ is the work of several architects and programs throughout the Early Christian‚ Renaissance and Baroque periods. The importance of St. Peters Church is its foundation on a necropolis with the tomb of St. Peter‚ a Christian martyr and the first pope of Rome. When considering the plan
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In his speech at the Virginia Convention‚ Patrick Henry establishes the idea that the country is in danger of being under control by the British by referencing to the past events that have failed‚ and by using hypothetical situations to show what can happen if they don’t take action. Henry initially reminds and informs the congregation of how past events to gain independence has failed. In the early part of his speech Henry uses the allusion “betrayed with a kiss.” This is fitting because
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St. Barnabas Born to wealthy Jewish parents on the island of Cyprus‚ Joseph‚ who was later named Barnabas by the Apostles‚ was among Christ’s earliest followers and was responsible for welcoming St. Paul into the Church. Meaning “Son of Encouragement”‚ St. Barnabas played a major supportive role in establishing the Christian community as well as serving as a kind of mediator between the former persecutor and the suspicious Jewish Christians. Early in his life‚ St. Barnabas sold his large property
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Saint Anthony of Padua Feast Day: June 13‚ 1231 A.D. I learned that St. Anthony helps people find their lost or stolen items through praying for his guidance or by saying a short verse “Saint Anthony‚ Saint Anthony please come around. Something is lost and cannot be found.” I have prayed numerous times to Saint Anthony‚ and he has never let me down. I’ve chosen Saint Anthony to be my lifelong mentor because something tells me that he will always guide me into the right directions in my future
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St. Augustine A doctor and bishop to his church‚ St. Augustine is best known for his autobiography Confessions. The term augustinianism evolved from his great influence during his day and ours. As a boy‚ Augustine had no idea where his rebellion would lead him. On the 13 November‚ 354 AD‚ in Tagaste (modern day Algeria)‚ Augustine was born. Patricius‚ Augustine’s father‚ while holding a position as an official in the city‚ remained a pagan until converting on his deathbed. Augustine’s mother
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