by Manuel Marino | Architecture
As with every nation, England’s architecture tells a complex story of its history and heritage. This country is particularly notable for its architectural diversity, as it has been influenced by various cultures, including the Celts, ancient Germanic tribes, Romans, and more. Each of these cultures contributed to England’s overall atmosphere and aesthetic appeal in their unique ways.
Pre-Roman and Roman Architecture: Stonehenge and Cadbury Castle exemplify pre-Roman architecture, characterized by bulky structures often serving a defensive purpose. Roman architecture dates from 43 to 406 CE and includes structures like the Roman Baths and the London B52 - Wade Crawley is back with a great B52 concert review! If you remember, Wade wrote for us Punk music in the late seventies. Now read his new exclusive article for ManuelMarino.com! The B52’s, London Roundhouse It was on a hot and very sweaty summer night in London’s trendy Camden and a packed audience of all… Wall. After Rome withdrew from England, architectural quality somewhat degenerated.
Anglo-Saxon Architecture: Post-500 CE, Anglo-Saxon architecture featured simple wooden and thatched structures, with some churches built using stone. Stewkley and Wing are examples of Saxon churches.
Norman Architecture: The Norman invasion of England in 1066 brought the English
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“English Architecture”
by Manuel Marino | Architecture
Gothic architecture is a design style that reached its zenith during the High Middle Ages. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was later succeeded by Renaissance architecture. Gothic structures first appeared in 12th-century France and continued well into the 16th century. This architectural style was often used in the construction of cathedrals, abbeys, palaces, and guild halls across Western Europe.
Gothic architecture is synonymous with the most magnificent structures of the Middle Ages, such as Notre-Dame de Chartres in Paris and Salisbury Cathedral in England. Although Medieval Gothic architecture can be said to have concluded with the emergence of Renaissance design, variations of Gothic architecture appeared in New England and experienced a revival during the 19th-century Gothic Revival.
The characteristics of Medieval Gothic architecture include the pointed arch, ribbed vault, and flying buttress. A significant variant of Gothic architecture is the English Gothic style, which flourished in England from 1180 to 1520. Gothic styles first crossed the channel from France and were employed in the construction of Canterbury Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. Early English Gothic is characterized by the pointed arch and lancet windows.
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“The Evolution of Gothic Architecture”
by Manuel Marino | Architectural Art
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“Baha’i Temple (Lotus Temple), a modern architectural question”
by Manuel Marino | Architecture
Indeed, the rapid growth of tourism in recent years has expanded its reputation well beyond the borders of Greece. When visiting a Cycladic village or town for the first time, one feels as if they are within an enchanting stage set.
The early Cycladic builders employed the same simple yet bold style that distinguished the artists who crafted Cycladic idols some 5,000 years ago. With the genuine and unspoiled intuition of folk artists, these craftsmen constructed buildings that catered not only to the everyday needs of the inhabitants but also to the beauty and elegance of the Cycladic landscape.
Public squares are rarely found in Cycladic villages. Typically, public spaces in settlements are quite limited. The common area is often the street, with its exceptionally well-balanced building facades.
Streets are usually paved with whitewash-outlined polygonal or rectangular flagstones. The pattern of the flagstones often extends to the exteriors of the buildings, which come in two primary styles: narrow-facade (“stenometopo”) and broad-facade (“evrymetopo”). Buildings within the same cluster or located on the same block tend to share the same style and similar features. As a result, a row of narrow-facade houses may have nearly identical … ...Read the rest.
“Greece – Cycladic Architecture”
by Manuel Marino | Technology
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Sony has recently unveiled initial details about their upcoming S1 tablet computer, which is designed for media, web browsing, and gaming, targeting the high-end market. It will compete with Apple’s iPad 2 and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1. The tablet’s final release name has not been disclosed yet, and the S1 is a temporary placeholder. The release is expected later this year, most likely in the autumn or toward the end of the year.
While few hardware details have been revealed about the Sony S1 tablet, it is known to feature a 9.4-inch display, placing it at the higher end of tablet sizes. This puts it directly in competition with Apple’s iPad 2 and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1, which have slightly larger screens at 9.7 and 10.1 inches respectively. This indicates that manufacturers are still exploring the optimal size for larger tablet screens. Internally, the S1 tablet is expected to run on a dual-core 1 GHz Tegra 2 processor from NVIDIA. Although this processor would be competitive at the moment, the late release date may render it outdated, as the next generation ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence - With ChatGPT, we find ourselves in the midst of a technological … ...Read the rest.
“The Sony Tablet Computer”
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