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Urban Realms

Posted by on February 23, 2023 – 04:10 pm

Urban Realms

About Urban Realms Urban Realms began in September of 2013 as a project. The fabulous backers on Kickstarter supplied Tom and Catherine Thrush with twice the money they needed to get their first map off the ground. Check out their Silidor Valley Map Kickstarter . Watch the video below on how this map came to be. Tom and Catherine ran their second successful Kickstarter in 2014, this time, to create 3 journals specifically for RPG gamers. Check out their Adventure Journal Kickstarter. They have more Kickstarter projects planned for the coming year…

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It courses University

Posted by on February 15, 2023 – 03:53 pm

It courses University

An undergraduate course is normally your first degree. We have many courses in diverse areas of study: Flexible study options We offer broad generalist degrees, double degrees and alternative entry options. Take advantage of our flexible study options and complete your course part-time, or through online or distance study. More than just a degree At Monash you can combine your degree with international exchanges, work training programs, volunteering, and research opportunities. Get more out of your time Monash has a huge array of sport associations…

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Architecture Art definition

Posted by on January 30, 2023 – 03:13 pm

Architecture Art definition

Styles/Types of Baroque Art In order to fulfill its propagandist role, Catholic-inspired Baroque art tended to be large-scale works of public art, such as monumental wall-paintings and huge frescoes for the ceilings and vaults of palaces and churches. illustrated key elements of Catholic dogma, either directly in Biblical works or indirectly in mythological or allegorical compositions. Along with this monumental, high-minded approach, painters typically portrayed a strong sense of movement, using swirling spirals and upward diagonals, and strong…

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England monuments

Posted by on January 26, 2023 – 03:13 pm

England monuments

Visitors to England will enjoy visiting the country s diverse monuments. (Photo: england flag.the flag of england. image by L. Shat from Fotolia.com ) Related Articles Tourists in England can enjoy visiting a wide variety of monuments, including monuments from prehistoric times and more recent centuries. England’s most famous monuments include churches, palaces, and educational institutions that represent the country’s cultural and intellectual traditions. The buildings also represent a wide variety of architectural styles. These monuments are open…

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Architecture Schools in New England

Posted by on January 2, 2023 – 02:53 pm

Architecture Schools in New England

New England colleges offer professional bachelor s and master s degrees as well as non-professional degrees at both undergrad and graduate levels. Prerequisite coursework, such as a foreign language or pre-professional architecture, are required prior to enrolling. Students have the option to select from programs that offer architectural concentrations, study abroad opportunities, dual-degree options, apprenticeships, licensure tracks and specialized minors. Career Requirements To work as an architect, students must earn a professional architecture…

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Gothic architecture in England

Posted by on November 23, 2022 – 02:01 pm

Gothic architecture in England

~ also called Lancet and First Pointed style ~ Covers the period 1180-1275 ~ pointed arches ~ quadripartite ribbed vaults ~ lancet windows ~ clustered shafts of tall, narrow piers If one can generalise about a style which spanned almost a century, we can characterise Early English by saying that it emphasized simple, almost austere lines, prefering fine proportion to elaborate decoration. Early English emphasizes height, as if the builders were reaching for the sky. In a sense, they were, as church building was a symbolic expression of religious…

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New England architectural salvage

Posted by on October 26, 2022 – 01:25 pm

New England architectural salvage

Find reusable architectural salvage dealers who carry New England area antique building materials, vintage hardware, period mouldings, reclaimed lumber and other construction items that can be used in renovation projects, historic restorations and even new construction. ADMAC Salvage - architectural antiques and recycled vintage building materials including house and barn parts, (barn doors, track and rail), stairway and porch posts, columns and rails, unique doors and windows, period hardware, pedestal sinks and other vintage plumbing fixtures…

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James Stevens Curl

Posted by on September 16, 2022 – 11:45 am

James Stevens Curl

Having graduated in Architecture at Oxford, JSC went on to study Town Planning, writing his Dissertation under the direction of the German architect, Arthur Korn. He later read for his Doctorate at University College London (his academic profile is given in ‘About Me: Qualifications’). He has held Chairs at three Universities, and has twice been Visiting Fellow at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge. His Memberships include the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, the Royal Institute of British Architects, and the Royal Irish Academy. He…

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Roman architecture in England

Posted by on August 23, 2022 – 11:18 am

Roman architecture in England

Aldborough Roman Site, Yorkshire Urban Centre Once the capital of a Romanised tribe of native Britons, visitors today can still see two beautiful Roman mosaics as well as the remains of the town wall and a museum exploring the history of the town. Ambleside Roman Fort, Cumbria Roman Fort Dating back to the reign of the Emperor Hadrian, this fort was originally built for two purposes; to protect the Ravenglass to Brougham Roman Road as well as acting as a supply base for Hadrian s Wall to the north

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London modern buildings

Posted by on August 5, 2022 – 07:21 am

London modern buildings

The London skyline is absolutely iconic and instantly recognisable thanks to the notable architecture of Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square. But London is also embracing the modern with a clutch of modern architectural wonders – some which divide opinion and some which have become new modern landmarks. The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, EC3A 8EP Or to give it the correct name – 30 St Mary Axe (also previously known as the Swiss Re Building) although everybody refers to it simply as the Gherkin. Designed by legendary British architect Norman Foster…

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