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Light and shadow in prayer...?Light and shadow in prayer Insert Task Architecture is an art of design that takes in consideration of designing artistic models to enhance the conditions of the environment. It uses the natural available material to compose equipments that of great importance to human being and environment itself. Artists start from developing simple ideas, which in turn improve and become more significant in the world. Association of light and the church is an artistic style that has developed for a long period from 12th and 13th centuries. Since then, the use of light and darkness has developed to a level that is applauded by all...
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Currently on display at the galleria borghese in rome, Gian Lorenzo Berninis...Analytical Interpretation of Bernini's "The Rape of Proserpina" Currently on display at the Galleria Borghese in Rome, Gian Lorenzo Bernini's "The Rape of Proserpina," was executed from 1621 to 1622 in the Baroque tradition. Sculpted in white marble and standing 295 cm tall, "The Rape of Proserpina" depicts the abduction/rape of Proserpina by the god of the underworld, Pluto (Miller). The skilled artistry with which this scene is sculpted is such that not only does the lifeless marble appear to ripple with movement but it allows for multiple interpretations regarding the artist's intended message.
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Lorenzo The Magnificent...Lorenzo D’Medici One day it will be said that aristocratic patronage was the founder of the arts as we know them today. All this was made possible by the economies of the world becoming less centered on agriculture and more focused on trade. With this change, the aristocratic families such as my own began investing more in artistic or cultural pursuits. Beginning as early as the 1400s, those who were wealthy enough began supporting artists as a means of decorating our palaces and displaying our wealth. Fifteenth century Florence will perhaps be considered the highest point of the Italian Renaissance. I believe this to be a possibility because of the many works of art, sculpture and architecture that are...
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Leader ' shadow...Leader’s Shadows Leaders are a vital part of any organization, small team, or project. They provide direction and offer solutions when subordinates encounter challenges that are difficult. Most people view leaders in a positive light because they have the power and influence to make a difference, although some leaders abuse this power and take away from a group. Leaders like this can give the whole concept of leadership a bad name and can cause people to avoid being involved in leadership at all costs. But, it doesn’t have to be that way because with the right checks and balances, leaders can be kept in line. Another key responsibility of leaders is the ability to listen. The needs of others should become...
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Shadow Banking...Shadow Banking The word “shadow banking” was introduced by Paul McCulley, an economist, in 2007. According to him, shadow banking referred to a nonbank financial institution that engaged in maturity transformation, which involves borrowing money (short-term funds) and using it in by assets (long-term funds). Unfortunately, such practices lead to financial problems. For instance, investors may require their money within a short period, leading to the shadow banks to sell their assets at a reduced value.
The U.S. and China are examples of nations in the world that rely on shadow banking. For instance, it is evident that the...
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The Life of Gian Lorenzo Bernini by Domenico Bernini...The Life of Gian Lorenzo Bernini by Domenico Bernini
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Lorenzo the Magnificent...Lorenzo the Magnificent HIS 165 Europe and the World Introduction Lorenzo de’ Medici, also commonly referred as Lorenzo the Magnificent, was a statesman in Renaissance Italy and a leader of the Florentine Republic. Lorenzo the magnificent was born in the Medici Family in 14491. This period, 1300 to 1500 was typified by new wealth that flowed from trade into Europe and increased influence of the church and a high number of educated elites2. This period was also typified by an explosion of artistic production, with the elite people commissioning outstanding masterworks of architecture, painting, and sculpture. Lorenzo de’ Medici was a politician, a diplomat, and a supporter or artists, scholars, and poets3. Some of his well-known... supported...
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Water shadow...of the experiments relating to water wave shadows. The concept facilitates the creation of a reliable design and use of pertinent tools to guarantee quality experiences pertaining to refraction, reflection, and retraction activities that occurs near individuals. It gives individuals the opportunity to appreciate the process that leads to water-wave shadow development in the water tank (Kamphuis & Onna, 2007, p. 13). This happens through its features that include light, object, air, material, and sound.
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Today's Architecture...research relating to the benefits of ethics, the presence of ethical guidelines and its use, and the measures undertaken to instill ethical and moral responsibility to students. Other information to be gathered will include the views of professionals and critics on the existence and adherence to ethical guidelines and practices by architects. The opposing view will entail the information of views that state the limited role of ethics compared to client requirements in architecture.
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Comparing the S&S Air Inc. performance with Cirrus Aircraft....
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Current ratio= 0.74
The current ratio for S&s Air is 0.74 which means it has less liquid asset to repay is current obligation, because its ratio is on lower quartile range in the light airplane industry. Negative review
Quick ratio=39
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