Art History Highlights: Medieval to Rococo Periods
Early Medieval Art: Sutton Hoo Purse Cover
The Sutton Hoo purse cover was found among the treasures of a pagan burial.
Cloisonné is a technique where compartments (cloisons) on a metal object are filled with enamel, glass, or gemstones, separated by strips of wire.
Romanesque Art: Sainte-Foy, Conques
Last Judgement tympanum of the west portal, Sainte-Foy, Conques, c. 1130 (Romanesque).
Gothic Architecture: Notre Dame and Chartres
West facade of the Cathedral of Notre Dame.
The major goals of Gothic architecture
Read MoreCriminal Law vs. Criminology: Concepts and Applications
Lesson 1: Concept of Criminal Law vs. Criminology
Criminal Law: A set of rules that regulate certain conduct as a crime by applying a legal consequence.
- Concept: A set of rules that regulate certain conduct as a crime by applying a legal consequence.
- Method: Abstract. Inductive method of science policy.
- Object of study: Crime. The crime is understood as the violation of a penal norm. The existence of the crime is valued in the Penal Code.
- Offenders: The only interest shown to the particular offender
Essential Travel & Hospitality Vocabulary: English-Spanish
Trail, footpath: sendero.
Fee: cuota
Cabin, small hut made with Wood: cabaña.
Tent, a portable shelter: tienda de campaña.
Rate, tariff: tarifa
Sturdy, strong and solid: robusto
Lounge, living room: salón
Wide, extended: amplio
Advised, counseled: aconsejado.
Avoid: evitar.
Cottage: cabaña
Lower, less: más bajo.
Midweek: entre semana.
Available, ready for use: disponible.
Premiere, first public performance: estreno.
Signposted, signalized: señalada.
Wooden, made of Wood: de madera.
Year-round, during the whole
Read MoreUnderstanding Realism in Theatre: Key Features and Influences
Understanding Realism in Theatre
Realism is the artistic movement that attempts to represent reality objectively, avoiding idealization or subjective treatment. Idealism, conversely, presents reality in a beautiful way. Realism began in 1830 in Europe, culminating with figures like Ibsen and Chekhov, and extending through the twentieth century. The realist aesthetic persists even today.
Key Features of Realism
- The story unfolds linearly (exposition, rising action, and denouement).
- Suspense is a key
Evolution of Sound Recording: From Phonograph to Studio
The Dawn of Sound Recording
In 1878, Alva Edison invented the phonograph, a device capable of recording and reproducing sound mechanically.
Early Recording Devices
The phonograph and the gramophone were the first devices capable of recording and reproducing sound.
In the case of the phonograph, many devices were placed in front
Read MoreDevelopmental Psychology: Key Concepts and Theories
Developmental Psychology: An Introduction
1. Definition of Developmental Psychology (Evolutionary Psychology)
Developmental psychology initially focused on describing behaviors at different ages, particularly in children and adolescents. Later, the focus shifted from simple description to explaining behavioral change.
2. Objectives in Studying Human Evolutionary Processes
The objectives in studying human evolutionary processes include:
- A – Describing changes with age and experience (cognitive, social,
Enhance Your English Skills: Grammar and Vocab Exercises
English Grammar and Vocabulary Practice Exercises
1. Not having, to enjoy, trying, learn, turning, to get
2. Gets, has studied, left – heard, are going, will break, is going, train, would live, reads, I’m listening, listen, wrote
3. We’re driving, will be, will take, is going to rain, am going, are flying
4. Terrible, freezing, boiling, furious, delicious, starving
5. Has been, was worked, went, have read, were, have gone-was, did watch, have had
6. Calls, would stay, doesn’t apologise, fixes, would
Read MoreAnne Frank’s Life: Hiding from Nazi Persecution
Anne Frank: A Life in Hiding
Anne Frank was born in 1929 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. In 1933, the Nazi Party, led by Adolf Hitler, rose to power. The Nazis unjustly blamed Jews for all of Germany’s problems. To escape the Nazis, Otto and Edith Frank moved with their daughters, Margot and Anne, to the Netherlands. They remained safe until 1940, when Germany occupied the country.
Gradually, the Germans began harassing Jews, leading the Frank family to go into hiding. In 1942, preparations began to
Read MoreUnderstanding International and European Law in Germany
What is International Law?
International law is the set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and between nations.
German Law: An Overview
The modern German legal system is a system of civil law, which is the basic law for the Federal Republic of Germany.
European Law in Germany
When Does EU Law Apply?
Yes, European law is applicable in Germany. When there is a conflict between EU law and national laws of member states, EU law takes precedence.
European Union Institutions
Read MoreUnderstanding Social Power and Effective Leadership
Social Power and Leadership
Power is the ability to influence others, even against resistance. It’s a feature of social relations and a strategic location within complex society. Foucault noted that power always encounters resistance.
Authority: Legitimate Power
Authority is legitimate power based on consent and approval. It involves the ability to command and maintain order. Legitimate authority is validated by the group and relies on voluntary obedience, stemming from emotional, religious, rational,
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