Neoclassicism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « The art works to be displayed inside included sculpture and painting, so the building was divided into two zones, with a central Pantheon-like rotunda to house ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Neoclassical Movement.. How Neoclassicism Shaped the Interiors of the Day.. Neoclassical Architecture.. Neoclassical Art.. Conclusion.....»

Fractals In African and Indian Architecture

Arts & media   |   Architecture   |   Presentation   |   05/13/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « It is speculated that in these cases the proliferation of towers represents various aspects of the Hindu pantheon. As the pantheon ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Temples such as the Prambanan temple complex. Looking at a two-dimensional type of fractal function . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Glass House Designed by Philip Johnson New Canaan, CT (1949)

Arts & media   |   Architecture   |   Research papers   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « Phillip Johnson: The Glass House. New York: Pantheon Books, 1993. Phillip Johnson: The Glass House. New York: Pantheon Books, 1993. Pg. xv Heyer, Paul. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most famous of Johnson's architectural masterpieces. The Glass House: Positive aspects of the modern movement. Conclusion....»

A critical study of Ramesses II: His contributions to Egypt as the last great pharaoh

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   12/18/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « He destroyed the existing religious pantheon and made Aten (the sun) the principal god pushing the once great Amun to join the ranks of lesser gods ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The dictionary definition of 'great'.. Events that led up to the nineteenth dynasty. . Standard set by the actions of Ramesses I and Sethos I in relation to Ramesses II.. Egypt: overcome by a series of conquests interjected by brief...»

San Vitale's Beauty as Seen Through the Eyes of Plotinus

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Like the domed interior of the Pantheon, the chancel vault is beautiful because it is a work of art that literally serves to bridge the gap between the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. God as the divine source of all things. Plotinus and the ideal of beauty as a problem of metaphysics. The metaphysical connection and entering into the sanctuary of San Vitale. . The mosaic is beautiful because its...»

Michel Foucault and his discourse on discursive history

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   03/20/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « The Order of Things: An Archaeology of the Human Sciences. New York: Pantheon,and London: Tavistock. A. M. Sheridan Smith, translator. New York: Pantheon. ...»

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Graphic novels

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   05/05/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Satrapi, Marjane. Persepolis: The story of a Childhood. Pantheon Books, NY. 2003. Persepolis: The story of a Return. Pantheon Books, NY. 2004. Talbot, Bryan. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. The second part of the book Persepolis 2. One Hundred Demons by Linda Barry. Tale of One Bad Rat by Bryan Talbot. Graphic novels: Just as literary as any other book. Bibliography....»

The role of Eros, madness and desire, and physical sexuality in Plato's philosophy

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   05/01/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1993. Leadbetter, Ron. Eros, retrieved April 28, 2009 from http://www.pantheon.org/articles/e/eros.html Louth, Andrew. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Plato. Eros In Greek mythology. Plato and the forms. The role of Eros. Symposium. Phaedrus. The role of madness and desire. Divine madness. The nature of desire. Physical sexuality. Eros and the final goa...»

Hospitable Hosts, Educated Elites: Relativism vs. Absolutism in the writings of Alberuni and Ibn Battuta

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   06/02/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « For example, his treatment of the Hindu pantheon deserves close attention: Hence we must necessarily infer that being deified means something like the state of ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Relativism and the sciences of numbers and measurement. Relativism when discussing the 'educated' Hindu. Ibn Battuta's relativism: The level of personal security. No special claim to objectivity. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Divine Flaws

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « The mythological deities of the ancient Greek pantheon possessed a myriad of humanistic attributes, including a wide range of notable character flaws; Zeus, of ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Clear evidence that God feared the increasing power of ambitious men. God's vulnerability: Evident due to his fear of humans' worshipping a different deity. Tension in the assertion that God is vulnerable. Suggestions that God showed...»

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