what is still perplexing modern day historians and archaeologists about these sites. I will start with the oldest of the three locations from above‚ Jericho. Jericho is a city of Palestine‚ but has been under the occupation of many. Its most important fact is that it is one of the oldest known permanently occupied cities in the world‚ occupied during the Natufian era (10‚800 – 8‚500 BCE) to present day. It was primarily occupied during a time known as the Pre-Pottery Neolithic Period (PPN: 8
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Philippine Ethnic Architecture - Ethnic culture lies on Phil. Architecture‚ an amalgam on Anglo-Saxon‚ Latin‚ Indian‚ Chinese‚ Japanese & other foreign influences with sensibility of Pre-Hispanic‚ Pre-Western & Southeast Asian. Its Ethos’s is linked with elements and creatures. It draws inspiration from environment. It also responds to man’s communal and social needs. General Characteristics - Ethnic Structures are made of natural materials such as wood‚ vegetations & sometimes molds. The
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Puritan Communities: Was Salem Village Unique? Salem village in 1692 is something every student learns about in their basic American history course. They learn about the witchcraft trials‚ and the hangings that followed. They learn about Increase and Cotton Mather‚ father and son on opposite sides of the issue of witchcraft. If they are lucky‚ they learn about Rev. Samuel Parris and what led some to like him and his judgments‚ and others to despise him. But they do not typically learn about the
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towards the Master of Landscape Architecture at Morgan State University since I feel strongly that my educational background and work experience make me a strong candidate for admission to your programs. I am An Iranian Woman with a global mentality and a passion for art coming to life through Landscape architecture; I have helped to prepare myself for a Master’s Program by spending 4 Years in Tehran University. Now‚ I wish to continue my education in Landscape architecture and urban design at Morgan
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Throughout history‚ men have build more than just civilization but also establishing the foundation of culture and art at the same time. This answers how art and architecture are significant factors that drive us to the understanding of our history‚ especially through the study of ancient buildings‚ which have given us the opportunity to rebuild and reconstruct ourselves. Angkor Wat and Hagia Sophia are two examples of architectural successes that have thrived for centuries and are still two of the
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HISTORY OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE 310 TEST #1 October 3‚ 2012 ESSAY ANSWER DUE beginning of class! 10/10/2012 ______________________ NAME 1. A How windows fit into a wall. In the old traditions of the revivalist architecture of the past (pre -1850)‚ there were no windows on the buildings. Instead‚ what people made in order to let the sun light pass through and
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The Buddhist architecture has a lot of history that comes along with the culture‚ India is known for being the center of Buddhism as well as the highlight Buddha’s teachings. Different parts of Buddha life is instilled in the architecture. According to "The Buddhist Architecture" (2007)‚ “Caves or grottoes are the oldest form of the Buddhist architecture. They are also known as the rock-cut monasteries‚ which were hewn from the cliffs and rock walls of the valleys. In India‚ the most significant
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The Unique Technique of Shel Silverstein Shel Silverstein is best known for his collection of children’s poetry in both “Where the Sidewalk Ends‚” and “A Light in the Attic.” He is also known for his classic children’s story “The Giving Tree” which raises many questions on the message of kindness and generosity that it sends to children who read the story (Spitz). Although some people may have a bias opinion towards Silverstein and his very simple yet appealing poetry‚ he still lives on as an
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Classical and Gothic Architecture � � The cultures of the ancient Greeks and medieval Europeans were significantly influenced by religion. Greek Classicism brought about some of the most beautiful artwork and architecture that still exists today. The style strives to exemplify a culture of harmony‚ order‚ reason‚ intellect‚ objectivity‚ and formal discipline (Sporre‚ 2010). Classicism is best exemplified in the ancient temples that are found throughout the region of Greece and Italy. Gothic style
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and Roman Architecture Pg. 1 Greek and Roman Architecture By: Michelle Carrothers Art 101 November 2nd‚ 2008 Head: Greek and Roman Architecture Pg. 2 Greek and Roman Architecture Compare the characteristics and innovation of each Greek and Roman Architecture. The Greek and Roman architecture is very impressive
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