Stepped forms were another important element in Art Deco, as can be best seen in some of the famous buildings that were created in this style. Other favoured components were trapezoids, zigzag lines, and a strong use of symmetry that could only be found in man-made objects. Motifs such as chevrons, sunbursts, spilling fountains, and even automobile grilles were key parts of the lexicon of Art Deco design. Much of the furnishings of Art Deco were a reaction to the austerity of World War I. Walls were painted cream or brown, and although left mostly plain, would sometimes have a thin border stencilled underneath the ceiling and in corners.
Ancient Greek architecture is a product of the Hellenic and the Hellenistic people. Ancient Greek architecture is best known for its temples, most of which are found in the region as ruins. Ancient Greek architecture is distinguished by its highly formalized characteristics, both of structure and decoration, particularly in the temples. Most often these temples are raised on the high grounds so that the beauty of the well illuminated structure can be enjoyed from a good distance away in all angles. Although limestone was available the building material primarily used was stone, especially high quality marble.
It claims a new calendar will soon be needed for commerce and the trades, and arts and history. It says that the new calendar shows the character of their revolution. This document is also biased though, because it is a decree of the National Convention (Document 5). The National Convention thought a new calendar was
He emerged as the wealthiest private individual in early twentieth century, and earned the title of “Lumber King” . He was also known for his contribution towards the development of the great West. Mr. Booth and Mr. Weyerhaeuser became very successful industrialists with the common traits of entrepreneurs, including strong leadership, determination, and risk-taking, yet they had different attitudes towards nurturing high potential venture opportunities. Both industrialists displayed strong leadership qualities throughout their careers. They were truly self starters who built empires with their own meagre capital.
HIGHER ART & DESIGN JEWELLERY DESIGN Bangle by Peter Chang 1989 Blue acrylic, red polyester resin and mixed materials. Height 60mm x Width 171mm. Born in Britain in 1944, Peter Chang is a leading contemporary jewellery artist. He has exhibited his jewellery widely and has received numerous international awards. His main materials are plastics, PVCs, acrylics and resins - materials which are normally associated with mass produced everyday throwaway items.
Contrasting this bleak view of the middle class is Joseph Stella’s The Bridge (Doc. B). By illustrating the Brooklyn Bridge similar to a stain-glass window, Stella emphasizes his quasi-religious love for the technological developments of the middle class of the era. The Brooklyn Bridge was built in the late nineteenth century and was widely regarded as a marvel. Religion also provided a stage for new and old ideas to collide.
The invention of the telephone was a major advancement in technology as we know it today. Without it, it would be impossible to communicate with others these days. The telephone is the one of the most creative and prized inventions in the world. It has advanced from its humble beginning to its wireless communication technology today and for the future. T-Mobile and AT&T are the largest companies that know as the American Telephone Network and have greatest service to the customers.
Albert Speer was with no uncertainty a significant figure and member within the Nationalist Socialist Party who contributed a noteworthy amount to Nazi ideology and practice. His influence however within the Nazi Party grew as time went on holding key positions such as Hitler's architect, Head of German Labour Front and Minister for Armaments and Munitions from 8 February 1942 among other tasks. At this position Speer had substantial power and was also said to be the second most powerful man in the Third Reich after Hitler. In 1934 Speer became the ˜First Architect of the Reich,' before this however he had menial tasks such as renovating the Gauhaus in Berlin and organising a backdrop for the May Day rally at the Templehof airfield in Berlin
Persian Empire The Persian Empire was one of not just a great military conquering empire but one of immense beauty and technological engineering of it’s kind and age. This empire was built on engineering feats never before seen from roadways to canals, to even finding water and filter water from rocks Persia was also ruled by some of the greatest kings of all time, from Cyrus the Great to Darius the III. This vast empire was ruled all the way from North Africa to Northern India or otherwise know as Asia minor. One of the first kings of Persia was Cyrus the Great. Cyrus knew that one thing they needed to become one of the greatest empires of all time was to be able to channel water to there empire, so Cyrus was the first to come up with the first way of getting water out of rocks.
Giant. See also: dwarfs.. They designed and managed the structural changes, which included a formal entry shift from a side porch, which they enclosed, to the front of the house. They changed jalousie windows to metal frames with high impact resistance, enlarged the kitchen opening to merge it with the living dining area and added a bathroom. "are wonderful parts of our home design heritage," and while Orozco and Ducote did not participate in the "hasty destruction of pink bathrooms from the 40s, 50s and 60s," their renovation is far more inclusive than the iconic "Mamie Pink" attributed to then First Lady Mamie Eisenhower..