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    Basilica of Santa Sabina: Longitudinal Plan Many basilicas, in attempts to emulate the structure of Ancient Roman churches, are constructed in a longitudinal floor plan style. A longitudinal floor plan has many characteristics that make it distinct from the other styles of Basilicas. Below is a floor plan of the general design of early Christian basilicas. Most of the basilicas, including the Santa Sabina, take on a longitudinal floor plan design which encompasses most of these features. A longitudinal

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    Pompeii Triclinium

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    decor of the triclinium demonstrate the key role that it played in displaying the wealth of the host. The triclinium was often the largest and most sumptuous of the reception areas in the house. Complex architectural designs such as an interior colonnade could make the room particularly luxurious. The walls of the triclinium were often decorated with paintings done in fresco or in tempera or with mosaics. Though the poor

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    classrooms as well as faculty housing. The dormitories were built to house the students of the university and had bathrooms and showers dispersed throughout, though not in individual rooms. The dormitories and pavilions are separated from the lawn by a colonnade. Beyond the pavilions and dormitories, extending axially outward, are gardens with serpentine brick walls. These walls served as terraces and allowed

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    An Essay On The Pantheon

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    The Pantheon, whose name gets from the ancient Greek and signifies “common to all the gods”: Pan means “all”, and Theon means “gods”, is the best preserved building from ancient Rome. Its magnificent dome is a lasting testimony to the genius of Roman architects and as the building stands virtually intact. The purpose of the building is not known for certain but rather the name, porch and pediment decoration suggest a temple or something to that influence. Be that as it may, no faction is known not

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    Omni Hotels & Resorts

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    for their open Director of Human Resources position. The job description begins with a brief description of the Omni San Antonio property which includes the type of person they feel would fit the job best: “The Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade is alive with the spirit of Texas. This four-diamond, luxury hotel captures the essence of the city with impeccable service and charm. Overlooking the rolling Texas Hill Country, this 19-story high-rise is close to the area’s most exciting sites

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    Restorative Dentistry

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    dentistry along with other disciplines, helps restorative dentists to gain optimal possible long lasting results for patients. So, if you are dissatisfied with your appearance and wants to improve your smile than our dental clinic is located at 3419 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243. You can reach us by phone at 205-967- 9100, or book an appointment using the form on our Contact Us page. These are the restorative dental procedure services this client provides: ●        Dental

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    The Pantheon, whose name derives from the ancient Greek and means “common to all the gods”: Pan means “all”, and Theon means “gods”, is the best preserved building from ancient Rome. Its magnificent dome is a lasting testimony to the genius of Roman architects and as the building stands virtually intact. The purpose of the building is not known for certain but rather the name, porch and pediment decoration suggest a temple or something to that affect. Be that as it may, no faction is known not of

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    Architecture has always been adapting, revisiting and appropriating what has been done before, looking back to precedents to find new inspirations. Despite new technology and pop-culture, history dictates symbolism and formalistic appeal even if we are unaware of it. We grow up associating certain symbols and imagery to its connotated meaning, for example, when we see a cross we immediately think of Christianity. Because of that, churches nowadays continue to look back to ancient Christian structure

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    The Parthenon Essay

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    The Parthenon Building the Parthenon was a greater feat than they ever would have known. Work on the Parthenon began in 477 BC. A much smaller shrine already stood on this site, one to which we can attribute various pieces of surviving decorative material--lions and snakes, a cornice incised with flying birds, and a blue-bearded trinity that may conceivably represent Cecrops, Erechtheus, and Poseidon. If such an edifice in fact existed, it was torn down to make way for a huge limestone platform

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    “It’s a rounded court enclosed by a low gallery supported by 124 white marble columns”. A pavilion aims into the court at each frontier, where the walls are elegantly ornamented, and the arched roof is illuminated. The colonnade is covered with white marble, and the square with colored tiles, while the walls are board up from the ground with blue and yellow tiles, with a border above and below of enameled blue and gold. The columns sustaining the roof and gallery are placed

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