The Gothic Period is regarded as a grand step forward towards personal choice and creativity‚ allowing the artist to transcend beyond the simplistic forms of day-to-day life. The Gothic vocabulary gradually permeated all forms of art throughout Europe—pointed arches‚ trefoils‚ flying buttresses and other architectural ornaments. The dominant theme of the period was‚ without a doubt‚ Christianity and Christian ideals. The most produced works of the time were those utilized in churches such as reliquaries
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Sufism spread so widely in the Mamlūk period‚ is the consolidation of an institutionalised identity from the Sufi brotherhoods‚ most conspicuously the Shādhilīya order. Hoffer argues that the creation of an institutionalised Shādhilī identity was just as one of the many outcomes of the institutionalisation of Sufi philosophy and religious practice. It was these institutionalised creeds and religious activities which gave a sense of allurement to charismatic individuals and the equipment to allow Sufism
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1.Describe a time when you experienced a significant period of suffering. How did you deal with that experience? How did you find comfort in the midst of suffering? One significant moment in my life where I faced a long period of suffering over the event was when it came to the death of my grandmother who passed away about three years ago. I remember when I heard of her passing since immediately I went into crying over her death since it was an extremely depressing event. A large part of such sadness
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Who is Robyn Blumner? Perhaps she is simply your everyday editorialist for a daily newspaper. Or‚ as the former executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLU)‚ could she possibly have her own agenda? One of Blumner’s columns entitled "Let’s stand up for liberty" was published in a well known editorial writers magazine called "The Masthead". In summary‚ it focuses on freedom of speech‚ and how we tend to lose sight of it‚ or even have it taken from us during national hardships
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internet‚ our lives have changed significantly. A lot of activities such as shopping‚ playing‚ and meeting friends have totally changed. That increased the importance of physical activity. Most schools have at least 3 PE periods a week. However‚ in Abu Dhabi Secondary School it’s only two PE classes a week. Many students wish to have more PE periods‚ however they must study other subjects. One reason for having more PE periods is related to health considerations. Studies show that the UAE has one of the
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To What Extent Should Government Control National Healthcare? The general health of the population today must be considered one of the greatest marvels of human civilization and ingenuity. Pregnant women no longer have to dread the 10 percent risk of death at childbirth that used to be usual; a newborn in Canada today can expect to live 80 years; death related to childhood infections is now rare; the long-term outcome of childhood leukemia has changed from 85 percent mortality to 85 percent survival;
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The Antebellum Period occurred from 1820-1860. It was a period in history where abolition was using and separation between abolitionists and supporters of slavery became apparent. While the abolitionist movement is one of the well known social reforms to have occurred‚ there was also the Horace Mann and the Public School Movement which fought for the equality in education. There was also the Temperance Movement which called for the prohibition of alcohol. The Abolitionist Movement was formed during
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At the end of the Jeffersonian Era‚ some members of the disassembled Democratic-Republican Party turned their support to Andrew Jackson and his beliefs. During the 1820’s and 1830’s‚ the ideology of Jackson and his followers became known as Jacksonian democracy. As America advanced it’s power‚ Jacksonian Democrats were greatly concerned for the “common man” and making the country better for him. The Jacksonian Democrats were faced with many issues as they faced these concerns regarding political
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Spanish Colonial Period Chapter Review Arch 117 Abegail Imee R. Enriquez 2012-68836 Spanish Colonial Period How does Spanish Colonial architecture reflect Filipino identity? Discuss the various building types and their relationship to pre-colonial architecture in your arguments. Spanish colonial architecture reflects Filipino identity mostly through the Religious Architecture. As what the world knows‚ Philippines is the only Catholic country in Southeast Asia; thus‚ most of our structures all
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sweet fifteen. During the Aztec period women were treated as second-class citizens‚ unimportant except for bearing children. When the Spanish conquered the Aztecs‚ they brought new customs. One was that young women at age 15 had to choose between a life of marriage and a life dedicated to God. Today‚ some traditions have changed‚ and now quinceaneras means a young woman is presented by her parents to the community. There is a special mass and party. The girl now has more responsibilities and is allowed
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