The Great pyramid of Khufu in Egypt; precisely in Giza was constructed by Hemienu -an ancient Egyptian engineer- 4500 years ago to be the long lasting tomb for King Khufu. The secret behind constructing such a momentum was kept unknown for decades; many archeologists have struggled for years trying to answer possibly the most mysterious question in our meantime, which is: how the great pyramid of Khufu was constructed? Jean-Pierre Houdin French architect who was able to create a theory for how the
recognition in the world for its archetectural feats. WIth more than six UNESCO recognized constructions in Sri lanka, our traditional architecture is filled with wonders, and many of the constructions are still under-utilized in the current sectors. Before we dive into the crux of this essay, let's forcus on the history,scientific marvels and archievements in the three eras of sri lankan architecture, namely ancient, colomial, and post-indepencc. Ancient sri lankan architecture. The ancient srilankan architecture
Mitchell Glisson ARCH 314 Summer 2015 Term Paper Abstract: Architecture served as a means for strong nations to express their power throughout history. As members of the New Seven Wonders, both the Great Wall of China and the Roman Colosseum are not only architectural masterpieces, but also a display of power. In this essay, I will be focusing on the social environment of their construction and illustrate how both of these constructions served its political and cultural purposes and how this purpose
Women have, for the most part been considered inferior to men. Similar is in the case of art. Although this may be termed as a misconception by some, it can be articulated by the fact that a majority - if not all - of the well known artists are men. By dwelling further into the realm of art and taking references from Linda Nochlin’s “Why are there no great women artists” and Rozsika Parker and Griselda Pollock’s “Crafty Women and the Hierarchy of the Arts”, including other scholarly texts, I will
that consists of magical, artistic and ritual applications. In the world of theatre, the mask surpasses the audience`s understanding of a character, as it possesses a unique form. A mask generally comes with strange powers and attributes. These traits can be used to theatrical advantage both for the actor wearing the mask and for his/her audience. This combination crafts an intriguing atmosphere and helps create the audience`s wonder and curiosity. Various cultures have used these idioms for its theatrical