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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

The portrait is a marble statue showing Commodus holding a club that he used to knock the head off his opponents. There is headless man at the bottom of the statue and the head is in Commodus’ hand. He is … Continue reading →

Given the information in Lampridius’s biography, Commodus was an extremely cruelty driven individual- a grotesque, greedy, and barbaric person. To no surprise it was easily inferred that Commodus was only interested in being acknowledged and praised as one of “superior” … Continue reading →