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Contemporary Christian architecture (for people who go to church)? I'm doing a project about contemporary Christian architecture and I'd like to hear what the believers think about it: - Do you prefer the central disposition of the sacral space or the longitudinal? - Do you think the church is primarily a place to meet God or a place for the community to meet? - How do you view the changes the Second Vatican Council has made to the liturgy and liturgical space? - If you go to a church that has been built within the last ten years or so, do you like it? Do you think it fulfills the needs of the believers as well as the older churches did? Or even better? - Do you prefer churches with simple, bare interior (e.g. no Stations of the Cross on the wall, no symbols...) or a church where the whole building tells the world the message of Christianity (by statues, paintings, symbols etc.)? Any thoughts and ideas will be appreciated. Thank you all in advance.

Ancient Greece in popular culture and in our modern world? Could you give me examples of contemporary art, architecture and literature and even films that are influenced by the ancient Greek civilization?

The Tower of Babel, and God's insecurity issues? In the story of the Tower of Babel, God gets all bent out of shape because the people of the world have peacefully united and are beginning to construct a massive tower that will reach to the heavens in monument. God promptly strikes them down and confuses their language (this is supposed to be the story of why everyone doesn't speak the same language) for getting so uppity, and also has the uncomfortable implication that, at the time, it was literally believed that heaven was in the clouds. The thing is, now, we not only have skyscrapers far beyond the height that any contemporary architecture would have allowed, but we routinely fly through the stratosphere, less routinely work in high orbit, and have landed on the moon multiple times. Has God changed his mind about the "no humans above x feet in altitude" thing? Has he gotten over his neuroticism over having his superiority threatened? What gives?

intelligent people to grammar check an introduction? Can you please give me some suggestions regarding the grammar & also the content of my introduction? thanks The age when Suleiman ruled the Ottoman Empire was a highly innovative and productive culture. A Contemporary view of ottoman design has since influenced the world of architecture and is greatly respected worldwide because of the engineering and classical principals of design. Ottoman architecture attributes meaning and reflects the diversity of ottoman culture and the Islamic values. Ottoman architecture was subsequently influenced by the earlier Byzantine designs, such as "Haya Sofya" in Constantinople. During the rule of Suleiman (reigned 520-66) architecture changed and evolved successfully under his patronage. Sinan was an influential architect as he considered the relationship between exterior, articulation, interior space and techniques and approaches of architectural design. Suleiman the Magnificent was enthusiastic patron of the arts and acquired vast wealth from his expanding economy. Mimar Sinan depended upon sulayman financially so he could produce architectural designs and new concepts which resulted from his experimentation. This essay will be discussing the principals of ottoman architecture such as the symbolic value of Mimar Sinans dome as well as focusing on the various structures of ottoman Islamic culture - economically, culturally, environmentally and politically.

I need some answer!!? Question 1 The internet allows for the consumption of information in a non-linear, hyperlinked fashion. Answer True False Question 2 The term 'Global Village' describes the impact of electronic mass media in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Answer True False Question 3 Electronic mass media facilitate the spread of Western culture into local cultures worldwide. Answer True False .2 points Question 4 In the arts of the late 20th and early 21st centuries we find a complete disregard of (and disconnection from) local culture and history and local styles. Answer True False .2 points Question 5 In contemporary architecture we find a trend towards the creation of very unique buildings, driven by the desire to counter-act a more and more 'uniform' world culture. Answer True False .2 points Question 6 The work of Japanese artist Yasumasa Morimura connects explicitly to the Western tradition. Answer True False .2 points Question 7 So-called 'Environmental Art' reflects the fact that in today's 'global' culture, environmental concerns have taken on a global dimension as well. Answer True False .2 points Question 8 In general, early 20th century modernism in painting continues in the representational tradition of the 18th and 19th centuries. Answer True False .2 points Question 9 The Dada movement can be understood as reflecting the widespread disillusionment following World War 1. Answer True False .2 points Question 10 Freud's theory was revolutionary, because it understood humans to be driven solely by their rational minds. Answer True False .2 points Question 11 The Russian Revolution did not end in a 'classless' society, but at least was followed by a democratically elected government. Answer True False .2 points Question 12 Freud's theories had an enormous impact on the visual and literary arts of the 20th century. Answer True False .2 points Question 13 During the Harlem Renaissance, a black cultural identity emerged from the vernacular expression of speech and the music of blues and jazz. Answer True False .2 points Question 14 America in the 1920s was characterized by a spirit of conservatism and resistance to innovation. Answer True False .2 points Question 15 The 1920s saw the emergence of a unique African-American identity inexorably tied to the music of jazz. Answer True False .2 points Question 16 Starting in the 1920s, the movies produced by the Hollywood studio system were much more experimental than European cinema at the time. Answer True False .2 points Question 17 German fascism rejected modernist art as 'degenerate' and contrary to the 'German spirit'. Answer True False .2 points Question 18 Contrary to German fascism, Russian Communism embraced modernist abstract art, because it could be easily understood by the uneducated masses. Answer True False .2 points Question 19 For the Bauhaus and International Style, a building's aesthetic worth and overall value depended on how well it fulfilled its function. Answer True False .2 points Question 20 For his 'Organic Architecture', Frank Lloyd Wright used only sustainable materials. Answer True False .2 points Question 21 In the light of World War II and the holocaust, the philosophy of existentialism argued for the creation of a new universal moral code, based on absolute moral values of freedom and equality. Answer True False .2 points Question 22 In postwar art (post World War II), we witness a focus on the process of creating art as well as on the role of chance and uncertainty. Answer True False .2 points Question 23 Civil Rights leaders Martin Luther King and Malcolm X shared the vision of a racially integrated society, but disagreed on the methods that should be used to get there. Answer True False .2 points Question 24 Pop Art can be understood not only as a reaction to the consumerist culture of the 1960s, but also as suggesting that art itself has become a commodity. Answer True False .2 points Question 25 Contrary to modernism, which encompasses a variety of artistic styles, postmodernism is characterized by a single, unified style. Answer True False .

World Classical Tamil Conference June 23-27,2010:To Tamils-Story of the Theme Song.Do You have words of praise? Theme song By Kalaingar: The Public Relations and Publicity Committee came up with the idea of the theme song for the conference to be written by me and composed by Oscar and Grammy Awards winner and film Music Director A.R.Rahman and visual CD made by leading film Director Gautham Vasudev Menon, which was successfully launched. Going from the downloads of the theme song from the internet, it is a real success and widely appreciated. The song has become very popular among people of all age groups in different strata of the society. The theme song encapsulates the contribution of Tamil literature and culture down the ages. It was indeed difficult to illustrate in a poem the glory of different classical works in various periods ranging from Sangam era to the post-Sangam period, including those of Kamban and Kalamegam. I only saw this opportunity as a boon to pay a tribute to Tamil through the anthem, but did not expect to put together a piece that brings out the sweetness of Tamil literature and its epics. Many who have listened to the anthem points to its beauty, which transcends geographical boundaries. The work brings the landmark events in the history of Tamil Nadu like the Mamallapuram and Thanjavur big temples and the Sittannavasal inscriptions in the form of an audio visual treat. The Tiruvalluvar statue in Kanyakumari too is featured prominently. Over 50 top-notch artists from different genres, including playback music, Carnatic, folk and Sufi have participated in this rare, special confluence. It is not often that some of the greatest playback singers such as T. M. Soundararajan, P. Suseela, leading Carnatic singers, including Aruna Sairam, T.M.Krishna, Nithyasree Mahadevan, Bombay Jayashri, noted folk and playback singer Chinna Ponnu, and other young singers such as Karthik, Shruti Haasan perform together. When they do, it is bound to sound rather special. Particularly so, when Rahman composes the music. Gautam Menon’s team not only captured visuals across the State through off-beat, aerial shots right from Kanyakumari, but also filmed a series of sequences representative of the Tamil culture and ethos. In one sequence, all performers gather by the sea, against an elegant backdrop reading “Semmozhiyaana Tamizh Mozhiyae”, which is truly exhilarating. Gautham Menon blends the visuals in such a pleasing, effortless manner. It is, indeed, a collage of voices and sounds, with masterly strokes from remarkable artists. The anthem has both a classical and contemporary appeal. It is very young and vibrant and will certainly appeal to all sections. The anthem showcases the richness of the Tamil culture through literature, the arts, our architecture and so on.

When African civilizations were building the foundations for the modern world, where were Europians? Technologies, scientific achievements, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, sports, art, written word, religion (including jewish, arabic and christian) mysteries and origins can be directly traced to ancient Nubia, zimbabwe, igbo, egyptian, khoi san, maravi etc to name but a few of ancient civilizations that had established the foundations of the modern world. Eg. Ben Stada/Ben Pandera was a Jewish mystic born of virgin birth and taught in Egypt and conducted miracles during Jesus's era. Apolonious of Tyana was a mystic who cast out demons, turned water into wine, performed other miracles. Pythagorus was taught in ancient mysteries of Nubian and Egyptian knowledge, Jesus Christ etc.... to name but a few.....Metalrology, architecture, chemistry, biology, marine sciences, navigation, Climatology, catography, geography....all these have been recorded in ancient african civilisations and hard evidence is in existence. Just Google it....the knowledge would rival if not surpass a modern PhD from Havard....my question is.. where were European civilizations when all this was happening? The oldest college to date would be that of Timbuktu....manuscripts on astronomy, law, medicine, social sciences are being preserved from ancient artifacts....African ancient knowledge is being rediscovered in modernity? My question is, do ne-gro-id people have an advanced IQ to have discovered all these things thousands of years before their contemporaries? Would this technology have advanced further without slavery, the sacking of egyptian libraries, timbuktu libraries, nubian knowledge centres etc......You all know where I am going with this don't you? Big mom, not you again?!!! amminous....Greeks, Arabs East asians had established their civilizations upon African knowledge systems which had been documented for thousands of years. I do not want to go deeply into that but you must search the truth for yourself in order to be liberated. Remember, "the one who seeks knowledge to acquire wisdom is the richest" (Old Africa proverb)

Art Direction in Need? I see a high potential in me and the ability to do whatever I want. I went to college with the intention to take as many different art courses and classes they can give. I have learnt over ten art techniques. Sculpture (Metal Workshop, Woodshop, Marble Sculpting, Set Design) Printmaking (Monotype, Woodblock, Silkscreen), Watercolour, Markmaking, Architecture, Contemporary Dance, and Filming (Experimental Films, Video, Animation). I also took many different academic courses like Psychology, Philosophy, History, Literature, Art Theory, and Education courses. This coming term I’m learning Lithograph and Adobe Illustrator. The thing that droves me was the curiosity to learn what I desire and create my imaginations with the skills I learned. Now I’m going to graduated in a few months and a thought just daunted me: what am I going to do after college? I had so much fun learning that I felt the only thing I was only good at was learning. I still have the drive to learn more. While I have thr experiences of many different art fields and a strong foundation I’m still an amateur. All my work are not at the level of aesthetic, the awesome taste or smell that my mind has yet to produces which I want to unleashed. So what is the main question? Where to focus my energy? I have limited time on this earth and I want to spent devoting it in an art field that I feel passionate for. The thing is after experiencing so many arts that I come to love all of them. Heck I still have a huge to-do-list to learn like book-binding, textile, costume design, wax painting, baking cakes, etc. Give me enough time and success will come to me but which direction? I do also have one other weakness: forgetfulness. Because I constantly jump from one art field to the next I didn’t give time to practice each style when I was in the middle of learning a new one. What ends up happening is that I forget what I learn before and become more dull without practice. Then here comes the career issue. I wasn’t taught how to get a job (interviews, phone calls, emails, letters). I don’t know even what type of job I want to do nor know which will bring out my creativity. How can I even do that if I don’t know which art field to focus on? I know is ultimately up to me to choose but a little guidance, job references, and maybe sharing your own personal experience may help me. P.S. Excuse me of my writing if it’s illegible in terms of grammar and word style. I have a disability in language and communication so words aren’t my strong points. That’s why I do art, a language that speaks to me through clarity than symbols and sound bites. Though if helps clarify further where I want to take my art I’ll share this. I realize I’m not into the whole gallery thing nor want to be famous. I want to use what I love and help people. After doing a couple performance arts where it invites the audience to participate I know I want to work with people. Art to me is evolving to the point where it can no longer be stared at but shared with instead. So I have a few ideas that I may want to teach art at hospital, maybe paint murals with non-toxic supplies to express our love to the earth, collaborate with a think-tank to do a huge art piece, or sell my work to send money to charity. The world is my playground and I intend to play in it.

Best/easiest arts and humanities college courses to take? I have no idea what to pick! has anyone else taken any of these classes? (I already took the art of listening 1 and don't want to take the second one btw) (AND i'm not too big on history!) ART 201 Survey of Art History I (D) ART 202 Survey of Art History II (D) ART 203 American Art and Architecture DRAM 203 Survey of World Drama (D) DRAM 204 Survey of Modern Drama (D) ENG 201 World Literature: 800 B.C. to 1600 A.D. (D) ENG 202 World Literature: 1600 A.D. to the Present (D) ENG 203 English Literature: Survey of English Literature I ENG 204 English Literature: Survey of English Literature II ENG 205 American Literature: Colonial Through the Civil War (D) ENG 206 American Literature: Late 19th and 20th Centuries (D) ENG 207 Perspectives in Humanities (D) ENG 208 Contemporary Humanities (D) ENG 214 Great Writers: Lives and Works ENG 215 Multicultural Literature: The 20th Century (D) ENG 219 American Women Writers (D) ENG 233 African-American Literature (D) ENG 234 Ethnic American Literature (D) ENG 237 Literature to Film ENG 238 Latin American Literature (D) MC 206 History of Film MUS 201 The Art of Listening I (D) MUS 202 The Art of Listening II (D) MUS 216 World Music (D) MUS 222 Popular Music of the United States (D) MUS 223 Evolution of Jazz (D) PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 200 Principles of Logic PHIL 205 Ethics PHIL 220 Bioethics PHIL 221 Business Ethics PHIL 222 Environmental Ethics PHIL 250 Philosophy of Religion PHOT 209 The History of Photography RELG 207 Literature and Religious Thought of the Old Testament RELG 208 Literature and Religious Thought of the New Testament RELG 210 Comparative Religion (D) SPAN 203 Survey of Spanish Literature I SPAN 204 Survey of Spanish Literature II THEA 101 Introduction to Theatre VPA 201 Visual and Performing Arts Survey

what is an essay question relating to ancient egypt providin a source of material on many aspects today? i have an assessment task for ancient history. it is a research/essay task which involves havin you coming up with a question relating to this "ancient history has provided an ongoing source of material for many aspects of contemporary society; from tourism, exhibitions, art, architecture, film and entertainment" a proposal topic for this is investigating the way our understanding of ancient world is shaped the proposal question to that topic is how has hollywood shaped our understanding of ancient Egypt through film. -> i cant not use the proposal question and i need to fink up of a question so ic an do my research on please help thank you i need suggestions on questions i can research on and write a 1200 words essays on

Native English speakers, I need your expertise!? This is a small fragment from my motivation letter for a scholarship. The text should be the most clear, coherent and concise. Please, correct and rephrase it where you feel it is necessary. Some of the words are repeated twice (in asterisks) and I don't know how to replace them. Thanks so much! Your help is very important for me! <The architecture of Western Europe, both old and contemporary, has become my preferred area of interest. It has made a great contribution to the world’s art of building by giving origin to many major architectural styles, schools and conceptions, *many* of which were then widely adopted in Russia. I repeatedly referred to analysis of the European styles and their interpretations in Russian architecture in my research papers, and thus have developed a keen *interest* to further deepen my knowledge in the field>. Thanks a lot for the ideas! I've taken some from each answerer! =) Thanks again!

please to correct my english text? Born in Tehran, Iran, in 1976. lives and works in Florence, Italy since 2004 ... Even as a child and 'raised to love the world of art and design courses follows from life, painting and sculpture. Carries higher studies Bachelor of Arts at the University of Art and Architecture of Tehran, where he grows his passion for contemporary art. She graduated in 2003 in Visual Arts . In Italy, since 2004, she attended the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, earning a Master of Visual Arts and specialization in Interior Design and since 2008 she is studing in Master of Exhabition Design In Florence and Potsdam... Participates in exhibitions in Iran since 1996 ..., In Italy she exhibited her works in art galleries in Italy ... Her artistic path leads to the chromatic area and figures that distinguishes it. In her most recent and more abstract paintings, the colors and lines are interwoven with intensity and delicacy, creating landscapes of his feelings. The sensuality of her female body is' one with the waves, part of their fluidity.The sculptures, which are engraved verses in Persian character (her poems) , there appear to be caught in its constant nature and silent dance ...

What do you think of my letter to the House of Saud? To the House of Saud, You may not realize it, but your reign over the ancient Arabian lands of Hejaz and Nejd has been in itself a truly staggering achievement. Nowhere else is there a nation that so thoroughly epitomizes contemporary Islam and Arabian culture as they are perceived throughout the rest of the world. I congratulate you for bastardizing the Islamic faith and sullying the image of the entire Arab World. I hope you feel proud of your amazing accomplishment – it certainly is something to behold. For more than two hundred years, you have presided almost continuously over the vast lands of central Arabia. Under your leadership, the heartland of Islam has been left to decay into the cultural wasteland that it is today. You tore down some of the most breathtaking monuments of Islamic architecture, in effect demolishing a piece of Arabia's rich heritage. It is curious, then, that you would call yourselves the "custodians of the two holy mosques" when Mecca and Medina are among the most atrociously unkempt establishments of the Middle Ages. It is immeasurably disheartening to watch the two holiest cities of Islam transform into a business enterprise. They are now ugly, barren places with no distinctive identities of their own, serving only as destinations for pilgrimage. Yet the damage you have caused not only encompasses the decadence of Arabian heritage, but also the radicalization of Islamic thought. During the Caliphate era, Muslims led the world in scientific innovation and social progressivism. It is thanks to Medieval Islamic scholars that we have things such as algebraic equations, mechanical clocks, anesthetics, surgical instruments, modern astronomy, methods of maintaining personal hygiene, and countless other important discoveries. For hundreds of years, the hallmark of Islam was intellectualism; today, it is fanaticism. To be fair, Muslim fundamentalists predated Saudi Arabia; every religion has devout adherents who refuse to apply analytical reasoning to their sacred texts. Nevertheless, the process of Islamic radicalization has been drastically accelerated by the House of Saud's relationship with the deeply conservative Wahhab family, whose literal interpretation of the Qur'an laid the foundation for modern-day Islamist extremism. Saudi Arabia is a backwards country where the wealthiest echelon of society lives in denial of all the social issues that plague the people below them. There are no fair trials in the desert kingdom, only secret verdicts on whether someone will be allowed to live or die. You treat your expatriates like slaves, your women like dogs, your disadvantaged people like dirt, and any religious minorities as lepers. Yours is the only nation on the planet where women are barred from driving, going to a gym, or making any decisions for themselves. Nowhere else can a man have his head publicly chopped off on the charge of sorcery, among other nonviolent offences such as homosexuality and apostasy. There's a reason the original al-Qaeda organization was primarily comprised of Saudis, and it's no coincidence that radical theocrats like the Taliban, al-Shabaab, Boko Haram, and the Islamic State of Iraq are closely aligned with them. Their ideology was originally bred in Saudi Arabia, and continues to be perpetuated by Saudi donors. Indeed, the royal family has allowed al-Qaeda to extort funds from the Saudi national treasury, cowering away from the Islamist scourge facilitated by the House of Saud itself. Again, I congratulate you for all your astonishing achievements. It never ceases to amaze me how one family can be such a blight on humanity, yet somehow you've managed to defy all logic and maintain a regime of political repression and social stagnation. Saudi Arabia is nothing more than a totalitarian theocracy where the ruling family legitimizes its continued rule through flaunting its Islamic identity and inciting sectarian tensions. You are the foremost reason why the Middle East has yet to find peace and equality, and it is truly a shame that the West is willing to prop up such a vile regime for the sake of retaining access to the vast petroleum reserves of the Persian Gulf. I hope you're proud of yourselves. Sincerely yours, The Fiend

Can you correct the GRAMMAR for me please?!? Hey guys! This is a passage for my Graphics Folio, and the teacher gave me feedback saying I should check my grammar. I tried some editing, but I wanna know if there's anything I missed: "Situated on the world famous Gold Coast of Queensland, La Roulette Resort & Spa is the creation of modern architecture and design that is bound to give its customers an exquisite and unforgettable holiday experience. La Roulette’s ultimate goal is to combine unique design with comfort and provide the best to its customers. The hotel has four luxurious suites for its VIP customers. La Roulette’s international guests can stay in touch with the world as internet connection with a computer per room with wireless keyboards are available without an additional cost. The hotel’s two restaurants for Breakfast and Dinner serve both contemporary and traditional dishes including Greek, Italian, European and international flavours with special daily surprise meals for kids" Thanks!!!!!

Who is Cecelia Lee the Marketing Director of HOK office in Beijing? Cecelia Lee Ms. Xiaoxi Li is a Director located in Beijing, China of Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum (”HOK“), the U.S.-headquartered architecture, interior design, engineering, planning and consulting firm. Known to the Western World as Cecilia Lee was born in the Northern part of China in 1969 under the name Xiaoxi Li. Cecilia Lee has routinely engaged in questionable, evasive and deceptive legal tactics; when she was persecuted in US court for crimes and for corrupt practices she did not show up in person in court, event not once or stepped on American soil, she was fearful of being arrested. Cecelia Lee claims that she has obtained Master Degree from Thunderbird School of Global Management (“Thunderbird”), a private business school in the United States, and the first and oldest graduate school specializing in international management and global business and another Master from Arizona State University. When she was challenged in court to produce proof of high education, she did not have any information that can support such claims. In fact, pursuant to an order of the court by which the subpoena was issued to Thunderbird School of Global Management for an order to compel the production documentations relating to Lee’s educational background, Thunderbird response dated to July 10, 2008 indicates that once upon a time in America Cecilia Lee has taken total of 15 curses of prerequisite-classes. Moreover, when she was challenged to prove fraudulent health related claims during pre-trial court hearings, Cecelia Lee provided the court with fraudulent medical records that she obtained by bribing hospital officials in China. Since 2005 Cecelia Lee facing civil charges in the United States of America on attempt to murder, make false statements, and commit perjury; false statements (2 counts); libelous posting of slanderous articles, abduction, and grand theft crime, just to name a few and in a way of example. Her trail dates not set as yet. In 2009 the 40-years-old Cecilia Lee started to prepare for her new cyber crime adventure and she recruited the 20-years-old John Travis Flynn who also known to the public as J. T. Flynn to act as her proxy to execute the “perfect cyber crime” with the help of the 60-years-old photographer, Lou Juaneza, the President of Westhoff Studios. Historical criminology has described the underworld role of Fagin-an adult who forces, seduces or teaches minors to commit crimes for him. In contemporary debates, it is sometimes feared that adolescents cunningly evade criminal law by recruiting younger children to commit offences for them. Cecilia Lee is old enough to be Flynn’s mother and Lou Juaneza, the President of Westhoff Studios, is old enough to be Flynn’s grandmother or perhaps Flynn is young enough to be Lou’s grandchild.

What is your favorite city? MACHU PICCHU The best tours to Machu Picchu: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and traditional tours to Machu Picchu .. (Southern Quechua Pikchu machu, "Old Mountain") is the contemporary name given to a llaqta (former Inca Andean town) mainly stone built mid-fifteenth century in the rocky promontory that connects the mountain Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu on the eastern slope of the Central Andes in southern Peru. Its original name would have been Picchu or Picho.machu picchu peru According to documents from the mid sixteenth century, Machu Picchu 2 would have been one of the residences rest of Pachacutec (Inca emperor first, from 1438 to 1470). However, some of its finest buildings and ceremonial evident from the main access road to the llaqta demonstrate that it was used as a sanctuary religioso.3 two uses, the palace and the temple, it would have been inconsistent. Some experts seem to have ruled, however, a military course, so the popular descriptions of "strength" or "city" could have been superados.machu picchu peru Machu Picchu is considered both a masterpiece of architecture and ingeniería.5 Its unique architectural features and landscaping, and the veil of mystery that has woven around much of the literature published on the site, they have become one of the most popular tourist destinations planeta.6 Machu Picchu is on the List of World Heritage of UNESCO since 1983 as part of a whole cultural and ecological well-known under the name Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. On July 7, 2007 Machu Picchu was declared as one of the new wonders of the world in a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, following the participation of a hundred million voters in the world entero.machu picchu peru INCA JUNGLE TO MACHU PICCHU 4 days / 3 nights Machu Picchu: The best tours to Machu Picchu: Inca Trail to Machu http://www.machupicchuexperiences.com

Please tell me what you think about this painting and the its description below. Thanks for you time!? Click on the link below to view the painting and then read the description... Are the sentences connected logically? (http://img37.imageshack.us/i/imag0374h.jpg/) This work contains a collection of symbolic elements that have had a significant effect on my life in one way or another. Some of these symbols represent values held in common by most people as they cope with this global situation that we live in today, while other symbols represent personal values that I grew up with. Some of the symbols might just be a materialization of some sort of Utopian dream that I am trying to live in order to make my life better or to help me accept reality as it is. I will start with my favorite symbol, which is the suspension bridge. My fascination with suspension bridges began at early age when I fell in love with their aesthetics. I was especially fascinated by the shape and color of the Golden Gate Bridge. This fascination is hard to explain, but it is linked to my love for the art of architecture, and that is the reason for the setting that I chose, which is a room with two tables, a painting, a mirror, and a balcony. I chose the suspension bridge to be seen from the balcony because it has always been my dream to live in San Francisco, in a room overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. The second symbol that I find to be unique and interesting is in the painting on the right, which depicts a woman tight-roping near the sea. This picture is the work of the brilliant contemporary artist Janine Antoni , who practiced tight roping at one point in her life and who produced this striking piece of work, showing herself walking on the horizon. In the documentary "Art:21," produced by the PBS, Antoni says: “I practiced tight roping for about an hour a day, and after about a week I started to feel like I’m now getting my balance. I started to notice that it wasn’t that I was getting more balanced, but that I was getting more comfortable with being out of balance. Rather than getting nerves and over compensating that I could just compensate enough, and I thought I wish I could do that in my life.”1 Her deep and thoughtful words moved me as soon as I saw the picture and I started to think about how she took a basic practice, like tight roping, and turned it into a mechanism through which she learned how to cope with her everyday routine. Antoni shot this beautiful picture of herself “walking on the horizon” in the Bahamas, where she grew up. I find her work fascinating, novel, and very thoughtful. It is interesting how some of us dream and how our utopian mind flies us from the land of the impossible to the land of the possible. It would be interesting if I could hang this picture in my room to remind myself that there is more to life than the narrow tube that I see life though sometimes. The third symbol is the peace symbol, which is a physical representation that I borrowed to materialize my desire to peacefully accept everyone and respect the world around me with its juxtaposition of beauty and ugliness. It signifies my childish cry to the world, asking it to accept me, or perhaps to just give me a chance, regardless of all the genetic flaws that I was born with that give me a different personality that is not well-perceived by everyone around me. The peace symbol, in my humble opinion, summarizes all the beautiful dreams that John Lennon imagined in his song, Imagine. Fourth is the anarchy symbol which also represents my childish protest against all the religious and political ideologies I was brought up to believe in or respect, even when they made no sense to me. I was born a free soul and I want to die a free soul, with no religious beliefs or political ideologies imposed upon me culturally. I put this symbol beside the peace symbol because to me they resonate together; you cannot ask for peace if you are not ready to rebel or rise above the rusty ideas with which you were raised. I placed the anarchy and peace symbols inside the flowers because to me they are ideas that flourish worldwide. The fifth symbol is the cat, which represents my desire to save an animal soul and give it a place in this world that we selfishly built only for ourselves, leaving little or no space in which other animals could enjoy their rights on Earth. For the last century the human population has been increasing exponentially, expanding into every inhabitable piece of land and destroying nature and earth. We humans have forgotten that not only buildings and cities build civilizations; our respect for the rights of animals and the beauty of nature can build the greatest of civilizations. I believe that man is obligated to save nature and its component parts, of which animals are an essential ingredient. The sixth symbol is the mirror on the left side. The mirror represents my struggle to attain perfection. A mirror plays a major part in the life of a person seeking physical perfection. This might not be what I am seeking, but I use

Would you consider me "old-fashioned"? Well at 15, I'm obviously surrounded by other teenagers my age and I can't help but wonder how different I am from the rest of them. Firstly, I have major interests in Art, Architecture and Literature. There is not a day when I don't admire the beauty of the world, the talent shown by artists in their artworks and where I don't escape reality in books. I'm currently reading 5 books at once ("With The Old Breed", "Helmet For My Pillow", "The Pacific", "It's Not About The Bike" and "The Great Gatsby") but after I read all 5 I plan to sink in to classics. I read differently from others as I seem to admire writing, character constructions, use of imagery, choice of diction and etc. But I also have read modern novels such as "Twilight", "Harry Potter" and the "Private Series". With music I enjoy what sounds good. But I try to sink in to tunes of alternative bands and bands like "The Beatles", "Vampire Weekend", "Death Cab For Cutie", "Paramore" and much more. Although I keep in touch with contemporary society by listening to "Lady GaGa", "Muse", "Glee" and more at times. I don't like what is overrated like Justin Bieber and I try to be unique in my tastes. With films and television I try very hard to analyse characters, directors portrayals of aspects, performances and much more but I usually just watch what I find entertaining. I like to keep in touch with Current Affairs. I watch the news and I'm 100% positive that I'm the only student at my school that actually reads the newspaper in the library. And with my style, I used to have modern hair but with my recent interests in the 1940s, I have a 1940s hairstyle with simple combing. I'm very stylish and fashionable but simple. I value simple traditions as technology brings me to fear how society will change. I view the world differently as I am VERY self-conscious. I am mature for my age and mature enough to know not to get into any dating until I know I'm mature enough in my twenties and right now I'm focussing on my studies and facing what other teenagers face. So what are your comments? Am I old-fashioned or something else? Thanks. :) So far, nice and very friendly answers! :) Keep opinions coming! Thanks!

On the evidence of this text, what can you say about the identities of Cardiff, its residents and its prospect? On the evidence of this text, what can you say about the identities of Cardiff, its residents and its prospective visitors? The text in below was taken from a website for visitors to Cardiff. Welcome to Cardiff, Capital of Wales! Croeso i Gaerdydd, Prifddinas Cymru! Things are different in Cardiff, the Capital of Wales. Within the compact city centre you'll find unique attractions, top class entertainment -and quality shopping with a difference. Innovative architecture sits alongside historic buildings, the bustle of the city centre is only a few strides from acres of peaceful parklands, and Cardiff Bay offers indoor and outdoor entertainment for everyone. Have a browse on this site to find out more information on attractions, events, downloadable maps, how to get to Cardiff and much more! Latest news City rises to 6th in Retail Centre Rankings Cardiffhas movedupfrom10thto6th position in theUK’s Retail Centre Rankings in the latest report published by the Experian. Exceeding expectations, the capital has moved ahead of Edinburgh, Leeds and Bristol – cities with much larger populations than Cardiff. The report also projects that Cardiff will be the 5th most popular retail centre in the UK by 2014, overtaking Liverpool. Events coming up Cardiff is an events city and has a full and varied programme throughout the year. You'll find world-class bands alongside sporting, theatre and cultural events. Cardiff channel on YouTube Young and ambitious -Cardiff, one of Europe's youngest capitals is a contemporary, vibrant city which is full of life and future plans. See the new Cardiff video as well as other videos we like on YouTube. Visit the home of Doctor Who… You can pick up a location map and spot the Cardiff sights that double as locations for Doctor Who and Torchwood. Combine a visit to the Doctor WhoUp-closeexhibitioninCardiff Baywithatourofthe locations. Source: http://www.visitcardiff.com/ (accessed December 2009) The question invites you to conduct an analysis of this text. The following questions will help you begin your analysis: . What discourses appear in the text? . What identities can you find? (Think about identities of place, relational identities and ‘normal’ unmarked identities.) . What identities are positively valued? . What identities are excluded or ‘disconnected’? What identities are negatively valued? . How does the text position the reader (‘you’)? Who does it think ‘you’ are? COULD SOME ONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS SOCIAL SCIENCES QUESTION - THANKS!!

I need some help with my western civ. quiz.? I could use help answering any or all questions. Thanks for the help! (1) Which of the following did not contribute to the economic revival of the High Middle Ages? a)The Commercial Revolution b)The revival of trade c)Urbanization d)The barbarian invasions (2) The intellectual revival of the 12th century was due to the a)creation of cathedral schools b)development of universities c)Scholasticism d)all of the above (3) The development of vernacular literature in the High Middle Ages was apparent in a)Medieval “Romances” with themes of “courtly love” b)the transcription work of monastic scribes c)the writings of the Church Fathers d)all of the above (4) Large stained glass windows were a typical feature of a)Romanesque cathedrals b)the chateaux of the great lords c)Gothic cathedrals d)Saxon castles (5) The cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris is a)famous for its gargoyles b)consecrated to the Virgin Mary c)an outstanding example of Gothic architecture d)all of the above (6) The Franciscans a)typically served as Grand Inquisitors b)founded the great monastic house of Cluny c)belonged to the first of the mendicant orders d)all of the above (7) The Black Death was introduced in to Europe a)by cattle infected with “mad cow” disease b)on galleys returning from the New World c)by fleas found on black rats brought aboard ships from the East d)by contaminated wheat imported from the Middle East (8) The English won the Battle of ______ largely due to their use of the longbow. a)Poitiers b)Troy c)Agincourt d)Hastings (9) The longbow was one element of a military revolution that also featured the a)introduction of cannons b)building of larger castles c)development of surveillance balloon technology d)all of the above (10) Joan of Arc was a casualty of the a)Black Death b)Hundred Years’ War c)Battle of Agincourt d)Battle of Tours (11) During the ______ the Papacy was weakened by the existence of multiple Popes. a)Protestant Reformation b)Council of Augsburg c)Great Schism d)Council of Trent (12) Which of the following was not one of the leading cities of the Italian Renaissance? a)Milan b)Florence c)Venice d)Amsterdam (13) Julius II was known as a)the “Great” for his role in the Babylonian Captivity b)“the warrior pope” c)greatest emperor of the late Byzantine Empire d)“the reforming pope” (14) The Sforza family dominated the a)oligarchy of Venice b)papacy during the Great Schism c)Holy Roman Empire d)duchy of Milan (15) The Expulsion from Paradise was a)was sculpted by Michelangelo b)painted by Masaccio c)the center-piece of the Sistine Chapel d)Da Vinci’s last work (16) In The Lives of the Artists a)Da Vinci records the life stories of his favorite contemporaries b)Petrarch discusses the great artists of Greek and Roman antiquity c)Vasari celebrates the genius of his Renaissance contemporaries d)Michelangelo relates the scandalous behavior his artist friends (17) Machiavelli laid the foundations for modern political thought in a)The Life of Charlemagne b)The Magna Carta c)Harry Potter and the Great Schism d)The Prince (18) In Virgin and Child in an Interior a)Botticelli casts the image of the Virgin Mary as the ideal of feminine beauty b)Daret emphasizes the intimacy of the mother-child relationship c)Da Vinci utilized geometry to create a perfect formal composition d)Grünewald reached new heights in his use of the chiaroscuro technique (19) The Northern Renaissance is distinguished from the Italian Renaissance by its a)indifference to religious themes b)darker mood c)embrace of pagan religious themes d)reliance on Muslim scholars from Spain (20) The Reformation is traditionally held to begin a)with Luther’s 95 Theses b)during the Great Schism c)with the fall of Constantinople d)during the Council of Constance (21) The doctrine of pre-destination is most famously associated with the a)works of Thomas More b)theology of John Calvin c)doctrines formulated at the Council of Trent d)ideas of Loyola (22) In the Elizabethan Settlement, the Queen a)converted to Catholicism b)introduced a compromise between radical Protestants and devout Catholics c)resolved the conflict between the Habsburg and Valois dynasties d)established Calvinism as the official religion of the English realm (23) Henry VIII asserted his control over the English Church a)with the Thirty-Nine Articles b)in the Magna Carta c)with the Supremacy Act d)Donation of Constantine (24) The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) was founded by a)Martin Luther b)John Calvin c)Loyola d)Jansen (25) The modern doctrine of the Catholic Church was established a)in the 95 Theses b)at the Council of Constance c)at the Council of Trent d)in spite of Pope Julius II’s

Art Questions from my final exam? K12 Which phrase best describes a characteristic of the paintings of French Baroque artist Nicolas Poussin? the depiction of figures and landscapes from the artist's imagination the rejection of Classical Greek and Roman figurative and landscape ideals the depiction of a narrative subject within an organized, idealized landscape the nearly photographic recording of figures within a landscape 6. Which statement best describes the technique that Baroque artist Rembrandt of the Netherlands used to apply paint on a canvas? (Points : 3) Rembrandt applied expressive strokes of thick paint by using the impasto technique. Rembrandt brushed the paint on smoothly to create solid-looking figures. Rembrandt vigorously applied paint to quickly capture a single moment in time. Rembrandt carefully applied paint to create imperceptible changes in tonal values. 7. Which of the following is a Rococo characteristic that French artist Jean-Antoine Watteau incorporated into his paintings? (Points : 3) Watteau depicted aristocrats within idyllic landscapes. Watteau used neutral colors to enhance the subject's serious nature. Watteau used strong variations of color. Watteau painted figures with no visible brushstrokes. 8. How did French artist Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin use Naturalist conventions in his paintings? (Points : 3) Chardin used delicate, lively brushwork to depict aristocratic genre scenes. Chardin incorporated the tenebrism technique developed by Caravaggio. Chardin used theatrical lighting to add to the drama of the scene. Chardin depicted ordinary people and activities with a sense of realism. 9. What architectural features of Monticello show that Thomas Jefferson based the design of the building on Neoclassical ideals? (Points : 3) Jefferson rejected Classical conventions in favor of new ideas. Jefferson incorporated architectural features of Greek and Roman architecture. Jefferson demonstrated his preference of asymmetrical floor plans with ornate details. Jefferson used architectural moldings reclaimed from ancient Roman buildings. 10. Why is Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix considered an example of Romantic art? (Points : 3) The painting conveys a sense of rationalism and reason inspired by Renaissance art. The painting uses color, lighting, and movement to elicit an emotional response from viewers. The painting has subtle, low contrast in the highlights and shadows that model the figures. The painting uses controlled brushwork to accurately depict the figures and background. 11. What photographic characteristic did Louis Daguerre exhibit in his daguerreotypes? (Points : 3) the capture of a permanent image with rich tonal variations and fine detail the projection of an image onto a metal plate that was then etched by using fine lines the exposure of a negative for a full day to capture intense light and shadow the treatment of a negative that produces a shallow depth of field 12. How did French artist Jean-François Millet incorporate conventions of Realism and Naturalism in his paintings? (Points : 3) Millet used a limited tonal range to depict contemporary figures in a flattened space. Millet used a thick, impasto application of paint for the figures to give them a sculptural appearance. Millet combined elements of the real world with images taken from his imagination. Millet depicted a scene from everyday, contemporary life by using lifelike colors and solid shapes. 13. Which of the following is a way that Realist Winslow Homer made Prisoners from the Front more lifelike? Homer used photographs that he took of soldiers as models for his painted figures. Homer used the camera obscura to trace the reflections of real soldiers onto canvas. Homer asked real soldiers to model for him in his studio while he painted. Homer made preparatory sketches of actual soldiers on the battlefield and at camp. 14. What technique did French Impressionist Claude Monet use in Waterlily Pond, Harmony in Pink to capture his impression of the scene on canvas? (Points : 3) quick strokes of color in neutral hues that reflect the true colors of objects frenzied brushstrokes that solidly model figures using light and shadow quick photographs of a scene that captured his impressions before painting dabs of pure, vibrant color that show changing light and weather conditions

What are some major social or cultural forces of our contemporary world? Analyze how the force has affected the artistic movements of our time and evaluate a work of art from our culture. Analyze how the force has impacted the development of art in either literature (fiction, poetry,drama), visual arts (painting, sculpture), architecture, music, dance, or film.

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On the evidence of this text, what can you say about the identities of Cardiff, its residents and its prospect? On the evidence of this text, what can you say about the identities of Cardiff, its residents and its prospective visitors? The text in below was taken from a website for visitors to Cardiff. Welcome to Cardiff, Capital of Wales! Croeso i Gaerdydd, Prifddinas Cymru! Things are different in Cardiff, the Capital of Wales. Within the compact city centre you'll find unique attractions, top class entertainment -and quality shopping with a difference. Innovative architecture sits alongside historic buildings, the bustle of the city centre is only a few strides from acres of peaceful parklands, and Cardiff Bay offers indoor and outdoor entertainment for everyone. Have a browse on this site to find out more information on attractions, events, downloadable maps, how to get to Cardiff and much more! Latest news City rises to 6th in Retail Centre Rankings Cardiffhas movedupfrom10thto6th position in theUK’s Retail Centre Rankings in the latest report published by the Experian. Exceeding expectations, the capital has moved ahead of Edinburgh, Leeds and Bristol – cities with much larger populations than Cardiff. The report also projects that Cardiff will be the 5th most popular retail centre in the UK by 2014, overtaking Liverpool. Events coming up Cardiff is an events city and has a full and varied programme throughout the year. You'll find world-class bands alongside sporting, theatre and cultural events. Cardiff channel on YouTube Young and ambitious -Cardiff, one of Europe's youngest capitals is a contemporary, vibrant city which is full of life and future plans. See the new Cardiff video as well as other videos we like on YouTube. Visit the home of Doctor Who… You can pick up a location map and spot the Cardiff sights that double as locations for Doctor Who and Torchwood. Combine a visit to the Doctor WhoUp-closeexhibitioninCardiff Baywithatourofthe locations. Source: http://www.visitcardiff.com/ (accessed December 2009) The question invites you to conduct an analysis of this text. The following questions will help you begin your analysis: . What discourses appear in the text? . What identities can you find? (Think about identities of place, relational identities and ‘normal’ unmarked identities.) . What identities are positively valued? . What identities are excluded or ‘disconnected’? What identities are negatively valued? . How does the text position the reader (‘you’)? Who does it think ‘you’ are? COULD SOME ONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS SOCIAL SCIENCES HELP - THANKS!!