Monday, October 13, 2025
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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Saturday, January 13, 2024
Foal on a walk.
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.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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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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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Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
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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Sunday, June 18, 2017
Japan.
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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