Early Christian Art and Architecture: 4th to 7th Century
Early Christian Art: Relief Sculpture and Iconography
Left: Depiction of Jesus healing the blind. Jesus touches the eyes of a blind man holding a cane.
Bottom: An unusual representation of the expulsion of demons in Gadara. The demons, after being cast out of a possessed man, enter a herd of pigs. Above, a figurine emerges from the head of a bound demon.
Right: The resurrection of Lazarus is depicted at the top. Below, the healing of the paralytic, who carries a stretcher on his shoulders.
At the bottom,
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Decolonization: A Global Transformation
Decolonization refers to the process of dismantling colonial empires, a movement that significantly reshaped the global landscape between 1945 and 1965. This era marked the accession to independence for over 750 million people, profoundly impacting the political and social fabric of nations across the globe.
Decolonization in Asia and the Pacific
The process began in Asia in 1945, spurred by the Bandung Conference. The Movement of Non-Aligned Nations condemned
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After 1942: Allies Take the Initiative
The Allies began to take the initiative after 1942. The Germans had managed to occupy Stalingrad, but in February 1943, the German army surrendered. July 1943 marked a battle that signaled the decline of the German army. In North Africa, the British army stopped German troops. An offensive began with the landing in Morocco, and German troops retreated to Tunis. By May 1943, the fascist occupation of North Africa was over, causing a crisis in the Italian government.
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Different Treatments
Vano horseshoe and alfices superimposed. At the top, the doorway is a square with a lattice that connects the floor of the Sabbath and the Treasury. This creates a harmonious model. The door to the Sabbath is lintel. They have been restored from the nineteenth century. These two spaces, the side chapel, became the cathedral. Just before the mihrab, these three spaces are covered by Caliphate vaults, a characteristic of Andalusian art. The oldest are the three listed on the part
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Conception of Property and Royal Unification
The kingdom was considered the king’s heritage, allowing him to divide or unite territories based on his interests. It was common for a king to divide the kingdom among his heirs. Ferdinand I, the first king of Castile, united his kingdom with León in 1038, achieving the first unification. However, upon his death in 1065, the kingdom was again divided due to inheritance issues. The final reunification occurred in 1230 when King Fernando III inherited
Isabel II Reign & 19th Century Spain: Key Events
Reign of Isabel II (1843-1868)
The reign of Isabel II began in 1843, with the 13-year-old queen’s declaration of age. This ended a regency period marked by instability. During her reign, moderate liberals largely controlled the government. Due to the dominance of the moderates, progressives often boycotted elections, considering them rigged, or resorted to violent measures.
Moderate Decade (1844-1854)
Between 1844 and 1854, the moderates held power. Key actions during this period included:
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