Monthly Archives: October 2012
pilgrimages
as time pass there are more ways to transport ourselves to many places in easier ways cars, bikes, motorcycles public services but before when non of these was invented people had to walk or maybe use a horse but my … Continue reading
Pilgrims then and now
I was reading the resources of the pilgrimage. The way to Santiago de Compostebla was different from the past. Many people in the past went to Santiago de Compostebla mostly for religious purpose. And nowadays people take it differently. They walk in … Continue reading
Masaccio’s Illusionism
I think that Masaccio’s linear perspective illusion would greatly affect the Renaissance period in a way that it would be rich in color and detail. What Masaccio did with the llinear perspective was show a greater view of the surroundings … Continue reading
Commodus vs. Hercules
As the history says, Hercules (son of Zeus) was famous for his strength and heroic adventures. Commodus shows himself is this sculpture as an invincible man as Hercules was. He putted animal skin on top of his head to show … Continue reading
Masaccio’s Illusionism
With the help of his friend Filippo Brunelleschi, Masaccio is often identified as the first artist to apply theories of linear perspective to painting. His perspectival masterpiece is the Holy Trinity in the church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence. Watch the … Continue reading
Pilgrims then and now
The Pilgrimage Route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain was a very long walk for the pilgrims then. It wasn’t as easy as it is now a days. Some medieval pilgrims encountered good food, wine, a nice place to stay … Continue reading
A Medieval Monastery Rises in the 21st Century
During the medieval Monastery Rise there were a group of individuals called monks. They dedicated their lives to the Christian religions and isolated them selves from the outer world living near the monasteries. They made their own food by making … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Response to the rise of a medieval monastery in the 21st century
When reading about the Rule of Saint Benedict and the categories and lifestyles in which they lived under I was surprised to learn that some of these forms were considered monastic living. My prior understanding about monks and their lifestyle … Continue reading
Homework Response: A Medieval Monastery Rises in the 21st Century
The monks of the Rule of the Benedict of the 9th century had a very different style of living than any others today in the 21st century. Their entire way of life is based off the belief of God and … Continue reading
Pilgrims then and now
The Pilgrimage Route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain is a very interesting and religious walk by far. Seeing the videos and reading the chapters, I don’t think that this Pilgrim walk or choice of activity posted any type of … Continue reading
