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Thomas Bruce and the Elgin Marbles Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin and 11th Earl of Kincardine (b.1766), was a Scottish aristocrat and diplomat who gained notoriety in the early 19th century with the controversial acquisition of a large number of Greek artworks, primarily from the Parthenon in Athens which collectively became known as the Elgin Marbles. With permission from the occupying Ottoman Empire, Thomas Bruce removed and transported the pieces between 1801 and 1805. Originally rejected by

and massively impacted the recent two which were composites as opposed to authentic developments. A request, legitimately talking, is a blending of a certain style of segment with or without a base and an entablature (what the section upholds: the architrave, frieze, and cornice). The prior utilization of wooden columns in the end developed into the Doric section in stone. This was a vertical fluted segment shaft, more slender at its top, with no base and a basic capital underneath a square math device

acanthus leaves, and “longhorn” bucrania—a nod to the importance of the cattle industry and its economic impact on Fort Worth. Additional embellishments include bronze medallions incorporated into the entablature, repeated lion's heads on the architrave encircling the building, and ornamental bas-relief panels on the main frontage. Multi-pane metal casement windows puncture the façade. Each corner pavilion includes large doors at ground level and three eight-pane windows. The main post office

CONTENTS PAGE  SITEWORKS Site Analysis ………………………………………………………………………....... 1 Clearing the site ………………………………………………………………………. 1 Levelling methods …………………………………………………………………… 2 Stockpiling spoil ………………………………………………………………………. 2 Trenching ………………………………………………………………………………… 2  THE GROUND FLOOR SLAB Damp proof courses ……………………………………………………………….... 2 Termite Protection …………………………………………………………………… 2 Set Down ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3  FRAMING AND OPENINGS Walls …………………………………………………………………………………………

Shakers were a religious sect, founded in the 18th Century in England, having branched off from a Quaker community. They were known as the “Shaking Quakers” due to their ecstatic behaviour during worship services. Since the late Eighteenth Century, Shakers exerted an influence disproportionate to the size of their communities. Their approach helped shape everything in terms of craftsmanship and ingenuity. The innovative spirit they brought to simply, Godly living is indeed the most timeless aspect

The Mishrab of The Great Mosque of Cordoba Assignment Two The Great Mosque of Cordoba [named in español Mezquita – Catedral de Córdoba] is a complex site of extraordinarily rich history and key development in Muslim architecture in a Western empire. Built in the Spanish capitals of the Umayyad, it is one of the oldest structures from the times of Muslim rule over Iberia in the 8th century, the Great Mosque of Cordoba is a heritage site having lived through tremendous successions of change, development

is repeated in the metopes next to the corner triglyphs. The column shafts are given the illusion of being straight with barely visible swelling. The horizontal members of the Parthenon all display the same level of convexity, this includes the architrave, the frieze and the cornice, as well as the stylobate. All of these precise adjustments made to the structure make the Parthenon appear sharper and emphasise right angles. As said by John Julius Norwhich; "The Parthenon...enjoys the reputation

Classical Greek Architecture The Ancient Greek population was one of the most powerful civilizations of the world. And the power of the people did not reside particularly in military strength, but more so in the high development of its culture and civilization. The ancient Greeks revealed increased levels of innovation in numerous fields. They for instance focused on sporting activities and other competitions and games; they revered their gods and goddesses and they created new teachings that set

This essay will be demonstrating how architecture can be applied to Plato’s definition of the ideal person as Kalo k’agatho. This essay will be examining the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion and the Temple to Apollo at Bassae. The first monument this essay will be discussing is the Temple to Zeus at Olympia. The Temple to Zeus was constructed between C. 470 to 450 BCE, having this temple belong to the Early Classical Period. The Temple of Zeus had the typical features of

Whether simplistic or complex in style, the Greek Parthenon and the Roman Pantheon, respectively, exhibit uniqueness to their era. Each showcases wonderful and historic characteristics of architecture throughout the passage of time. This essay will explain the similarities and differences in the use and functionality between these two ancient temples. Although the Greek Parthenon is recognized as a temple, it is not truly known if the Roman Pantheon was a temple, however, it is deemed as such (Cartwright