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4 giorni fa · At the start of the twenty-first century it sometimes appears that the only event of the previous century that is being actively remembered is the Holocaust. It is right that it should be remembered, little short of essential, but in the last ten years it has started to exert the gravitational of a great black hole on our thinking about the century, dragging all interpretations into its orbit.
19 mag 2024 · The building’s rich history and stunning architectural details make it a must-visit for any lover of architecture, design, and history. From its intricate stone carvings to its richly colored stained glass windows, Casa de les Punxes is a true masterpiece of Barcelona’s modernist movement. 15. Las Arenas.
1 mag 2024 · It adopted its current name after the death of its founder, Solomon R. Guggenheim, in 1952. In 1959, the museum moved from rented space to its current building, a landmark work of 20th-century architecture. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the cylindrical building, wider at the top than the bottom, was conceived as a "temple of the spirit".
19 mag 2024 · Romanesque architecture, which was somehow based on Roman architecture, emerged in the 10th century and was another key contributor to the evolution of medieval architecture. It was characterized by rounded arches, barrel vaults, and classical elements, such as columns, arcaded walls, and pilasters, which created a simple, functional, and sturdy structure for buildings such as churches ...
9 mag 2024 · Welcome back to our insightful series on 21st century education. In this latest installment, we turn our focus back to a topic I last discussed in 2011: the characteristics of 21st-century teachers. It’s astounding to reflect on how much has changed in the intervening years in the world of education and teaching.
3 mag 2024 · A domed building based on sixteenth-century Italian architect Andrea Palladio’s drawings of the ancient Roman Pantheon, the Rotunda was the largest and most important building of the design and appropriately formal: it was decorated according to the Corinthian order, or principle of design (considered the most ornate of the three classical orders of architecture established by the Greeks ...
15 mag 2024 · Easily the most well-known and iconic of Miami’s architectural styles, Art Deco is a style of visual arts, architecture, and design that first appeared in France before World War I. Art Deco quickly began to influence the design of buildings, furniture, fashion, cars, and everyday objects. Encompassing modern styles, fine craftsmanship, and ...
