A good number of sculptors were paid by the temples to accentuate the elaborate pillars and archways with renderings of the gods until the time period came to a close and many Greeks began to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred, when it became more typical for sculptors to represent ordinary men and women as well. Portraitur
Anglo Saxon Landscapes During the Norman Conquest
The arrival of the Normans in the later half of the eleventh century greatly altered The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The skill of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. But before focusing on home-life or having the occasion to think about domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans
Cruise the Mediterranean
It is widely thought that modern civilization was begun along the shores of Southern Europe – from the start of science and democracy to viticulture and art. You can discover the history of the “Old World†along its shores. It will be difficult going home again once you have laid on the beaches of Italy
Architectural Statuary in Early Greece
Most sculptors were paid by the temples to accentuate the intricate pillars and archways with renderings of the gods right up until the stage came to a close and many Greeks began to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred, when it became more typical for sculptors to portray ordinary people as well. Portraiture, which would be
River Cruises Gaining in Popularity
There is an old proverb that the road best traveled is actually a river. River cruises are growing more trendy with tourists all the time. Additionally, this kind of cruising features more amenities than ever before. Cruises have always been a wonderful way to vacation but sailing the globe’s wandering waterways has been growing in