Reuse‚ Revival‚ and Recarving: Ancient Granite Columns in Renaissance Rome Michael J. Waters Worcester College‚ University of Oxford michael.waters1@gmail.com Architects of the Italian Renaissance often quoted ancient architectural details in modern designs as an act of reference and revival. While historians frequently note this common method of transumption‚ the creation of all’antica architecture through the use of ancient building materials has gone largely ignored. This paper argues that the
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At the Philadelphia Museum of Art‚ I have selected “The Last Drop.” The painting was painted by Judith Leyster on 1609. It is done in oil on canvas and the size of the painting is almost the same like any others that about a foot wide‚ length and width. The condition of the painting seems to be in a new condition‚ as if the painting was never touched at all. The texture of this painting have a smooth and rigid touch to it. The painting is consisted of one man is sitting on a chair binge drinking
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she would not follow laws or societal justice. In the case of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas‚ a man is thrown into prison. He is framed for betraying the government. However‚ this man is innocent. As soon as he escapes from his 14 years in prison‚ he gives himself a mission: to exact revenge upon the people who threw him away. Such is the story of a man turning to personal justice. Alexandre Dumas’ novel The Count of Monte Cristo demonstrates why there is a clear line
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did graduate to be unemployed‚ living in poverty‚ in prison‚ receiving public assistance‚ unhealthy‚ unhappy‚ divorced‚ or single parents with children who will most likely drop out of high school themselves. The U.S Department of Education stated that high school dropouts commit about 75% of the crimes in America. Almost every job they encounter requires them to have a high school diploma. If an employer had the choice of hiring a person with a diploma or a person without a diploma‚ of course they
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direction. To begin with‚ there are many personal reasons to drop out from school. Parents play a significant role in this issue. Child’s life depends directly on his family environment‚ on one hand‚ ongoing parental dispute or divorce turns the child’s life into a nightmare. As a result‚ the child tries to draw his parents’ attention by ignoring his homeworks and refraining from going to school‚ so he repeats years and automatically drops out. On the other hand‚ parents may be indifferent about their
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Is Your Voice Heard? With the recent election‚ the question of the Electoral College system is on everyone’s mind. Some feel as though the system works great as it is‚ while others feel that their voice is not being heard at all‚ and that maybe they should not bother voting at all. The process causes some confusion because the popular vote does not decide the winner of the election. However‚ the popular vote does decide who the Electors are and who the Electoral votes go to‚ known as the unit
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Revenge is not the Jedi way Edmond Dantes‚ The Count of Monte Cristo‚ Sinbad the Sailor‚ Abbe Busoni‚ Lord Wilmore‚ throughout Edmond’s plot for revenge in The Count of Monte Cristo he has become many people and he has also learned that revenge brings suffering. In his blind hatred for the men that wronged him‚ Dantes fails to realize how his actions harm the innocent people connected to the lives of the wrongdoers. For example‚ when the count uses Benedetto to discredit Villefort and Villefort comes
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task can be accomplished if it is done one step at a time. To our siblings and friends‚ who showed us their kindness and generosity all the time. Finally‚ this research paper is dedicated to our Father God who gave us knowledge and wisdom to face every single problem and also I dedicated this research paper to all those who believe in the richness of learning . LIST OF TABLES Table 1 : Do you like your course now ? Table 2 : Is there any person who motivates you to pursue your
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or maybe hopelessness‚ causing students to give up on their educations when they had an opportunity to go further. When people feel that there is no hope or chance‚ they will give up. This is what is happening to high-school students leading them to drop-out of school despite the fact that a high-school diploma could be so beneficial to their lives and the fact that it can be prevented. In the article “High School Dropouts Costly to American Economy”‚ Sarah White said‚ “The teachers didn’t care‚
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INTRODUCTION The Million Peso Money Drop is a Philippine game show on TV5. Unlike its UK counterpart‚ this version is pre-recorded and not broadcast live. The show is hosted by Vic Sotto. This is the second Endemol program adapted by TV5 after Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines. This version of the show is based heavily on the American version which in turn is based on The Million Pound Drop Live. At the beginning‚ a pair of contestants are presented with a million pesos (40 bundles of
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