Piet Mondrian’s Tableau II: A Deep Dive into Neoplasticism

Piet Mondrian’s Tableau II (1921-1925)

A Masterpiece of Neoplasticism

Author: Piet Mondrian (1872-1944)
Location: Max Bill Collection (Zurich)
Style: Neoplasticism
Support: Canvas
Technique: Oil

Neoplasticism: A New Artistic Movement

Neoplasticism, a Dutch artistic movement, emerged as a response to the destructive irrationality of World War I. It sought to establish a new form of geometric abstraction based on reason and ethics. Key characteristics of Neoplasticism include:

  • Simplicity: Eliminating unnecessary
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Cubism and Rationalism in Architecture: A Comparative Analysis

1. Classification of Artwork: The Landscape of Stakes

Author

George Braque

Chronology

1908

School or Country

Kuntsmuseum, Bern

Style

Analytical Cubism

2. Theme

This Braque exhibition showcases influences from Cézanne’s paintings, commencing with the decomposition of reality and subsequently reconstructing it from a perspective that maintains multiple viewpoints of a single object.

3. Description of Support and Elements

Elements

  • Fabric
  • Oil paint with small touches

Plastic Elements

The artwork strives to define

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Poker Hand Rankings and Strategy

AA

Upload or resubir

Bet strong as you consider resubir favorite. Do not bet just to try and catch your opponents, and will give them the opportunity to get lucky and bind an upper hand.

AK

Upload or resubir

Resubir strong bet in search of an Ace, a K or flush on the flop. If not, is still committed, but if you match or go up, surrender.

AQ

Play aggressive, going from any position

For top pair or flush draw and play it with confidence, if you do not get anything you can bet on the flop, but if your

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Astronomy Exam 3 Study Guide: Chapters 16-20

Exam 3 Study Guide: Chapters 16-18

Astronomy Basics

What is Astronomy?

Astronomy is the study of the universe, encompassing matter, energy, space, and time.

Geocentric vs. Heliocentric Models

The geocentric model placed Earth at the center of the solar system, while the heliocentric model correctly positioned the Sun at the center.

Contributions of Key Astronomers

  • Copernicus: Proposed the heliocentric model.
  • Brahe: Made accurate measurements of stars and planets.
  • Kepler: Developed laws of planetary motion
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Pre-Hispanic Art and Culture in Venezuela: A Journey Through Time

Pre-Hispanic Art and Culture in Venezuela

Social Organization and Beliefs

Before the arrival of the Spanish, the indigenous peoples of Venezuela had complex social structures and held beliefs rooted in the Neolithic and Metal Ages. Their worldview involved a constant interaction between all elements of the universe, blurring the lines between reality and magic.

Periods of Pre-Hispanic Venezuela

Archaeological studies have divided pre-Hispanic Venezuela into three main periods:

PeriodLifestyleTools and
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20th Century Science, Technology, and Warfare

World War I

The Spark: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

World War I began after Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. This event triggered a complex web of alliances, leading to a global conflict.

The Major Players

The war involved two main alliances:

  • Central Powers: Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria
  • Allies: Britain, France, Russia, Italy, United States

Fallen Empires

World War I led to the collapse of major

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