Showing posts with label building. Show all posts
Showing posts with label building. Show all posts

Monday, May 6, 2024

Modern architecture.

Modern architecture or modernist architecture was a style between Art Deco and postmodern architectural movements.

Modern was popular in XX century.

In many different cities and towns there are buildings in this style.

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https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/3d-illustration-architecture-building-construction-perspective-2048684678



Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Great people: Andrea Palladio.

Andrea di Pietro della Gondola was an Italian architect. He was born on November 30, 1508, in Republic of Venice.

Palladio created different villas.

He died on August 19, 1580, in Republic of Venice.





Sunday, October 10, 2021

Great Wall of China.

 The Great Wall of China is a famous building. This wall was built for protection from enemies. It was built in Ancient China. These series of walls is situated in Northern China. The Great Wall of China is one of China's symbols, about 13, 000 miles (20921.42) in length.

Emperor Qin Shi Huang conceived this building in III century B. C. The Great Wall was built by many different people. This wall was created for many years during this time the dynasties were changing.

The Great wall of China survived different periods in history.

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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-vector/great-wall-china-chinese-flag-sky-789919066



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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-photo/famous-great-wall-chinajinshanling-natural-landscape-794942254


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https://www.istockphoto.com/es/foto/figuras-de-soldier-y-caballos-de-arcilla-gm177407983-2149228



Saturday, February 13, 2021

Constantinople.

 Constantinople (Κωνσταντινούπολις) (Constantinopolis) was the capital of the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Roman Empire in different periods.

In ancient times this place was a port city. Because Byzas from the Greek city of Megara created a settlement on the strait of Bosporus. On the strait the Mediterranean Seas and the Black Sea connected. He was the legendary founder of this city.

Later there were many rulers who controlled Constantinople. The Spartans, Athenians, Macedonians, and Persians fought for power.

Emperor Constantine I made a capital at Byzantium called "New Rome".

The Hagia Sophia is a famous architectural design work. This church was built by Justinian I. About six years 10, 000 workers created this building.

Constantinople saw different rulers and events. People with many religions visited this city.

In XIII century, Constantinople fell. It was in April 1204.

But this city kepts its history and buildings.

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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-vector/drawing-sketch-illustration-ancient-constantinople-old-1507190906



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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-photo/istanbul-turkey-october-16-2015fall-constantinople-334981871


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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-illustration/istanbul-panoramic-illustration-hezarfen-ahmed-celebi-555553987




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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-photo/istanbul-turkey-on-old-torn-map-64203682



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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-vector/hagia-sophia-istanbul-turkey-vector-illustration-1192102474



Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, also known as Tomb of Mausolus was built about IV century B. C. This building was situated in modern Turkey.

Mausolus and his wife Artemisia II were clients for tis tomb. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was opened in 351 B. C. Building's heigh was about 45 m (148 ft). Tomb of Mausolus was an example of Classical architecture.

In XIII century fifth Wonder of the Ancient World was damaged by earthquake. So, only ruins survived.

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https://www.shutterstock.com/nb/image-photo/mausoleum-halicarnassus-627670358?src=10kc4VjrPE9SKxsfw4TqFQ-1-5

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

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The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

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Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus. 3D reconstructions

Sunday, June 18, 2017

Japan.

Timeline of Japanese history: Jomon Period (1400-300 B. C.), The Yayoi Period (400 B. C.-250 A. D.), Kofun Period (250-538), Asuka Period (538-710), Nara Period (710-794).

Each of these periods are important for Japanese history. For example, Buddism appeared during Asuka Period (538-710).

Japanese culture include art, mythology, literature, and philosophy. Also, civilization had own emperors and laws.

Ancient Japanese history has similarities with Ancient China.

Medieval and Early Modern Japan have many difference with ancient history.

Statues and sculptures could talk about ancient Gods.

Many buildings such as: temples, houses, and castles have traditional eastern design.

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https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-photo/traditional-japanese-tea-house-old-illustration-93652606?src=YrihjQ1hJMy5ftRMi0Tdjw-1-14

Traditional Japanese tea house old illustration. Created by Bayard after antique Japanese engravings by unknown author, published on Le Tour du Monde, Paris, 1867

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old paper with oriental cherry and bird

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https://www.shutterstock.com/ru/image-photo/osaka-castle-japan-137392853?src=YrihjQ1hJMy5ftRMi0Tdjw-2-26

Osaka Castle in Osaka, Japan.