The Eiffel Tower
The first feature that distinguishes the Eiffel Tower is its height. The tower stands 324 meters tall and is said to weigh ten thousand tons. Because of this, it was the tallest man-made structure in the world before the completion of New York's Chrysler Building. Two, the exterior view from below shows a large foundation and plenty of spaces for people to rest. The base is an open lattice iron frame with four massive and solid legs. Finally, the elevator mechanism is a fascinating feature of the house. The elevators are glass caged and are said to have been selected by Eiffel from Otis Elevator Company in the United States (Parry, C. H. H. 1896).
Baths of Caracalla (ROME, ITALY, 211-217)
According to DeLaine, J. (1997), the number of chambers at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome is the first amazing aspect about it. The three chambers include frigidarium, the caldarium, and the tepidarium. Secondly, the complex is decorated with statues and mosaics such as the Torso of the Belvedere and the mosaic of the athletes. Finally, the elements of construction used; especially in the walls is another important aspect. The walls of the complex are covered with slabs of marble and the floors covered with mosaics which are of different colors. The outstanding element is the vastness of the baths.
Alhambra (GRANADA, SPAIN, 1354-91)
The first aspect of the complex is the size. Alhambra is arguably among the largest Islamic architectural designs. The complex covers about twenty-six acres and lies seven hundred feet above sea level. Second, the complex has four outer gates with the gate of Justice being the largest among the four. Finally, the silo beneath the tower is interesting to watch. This gives rise to four stories and an impressive roof terrace of the tower (De la Torre López, M. J., Sebastián, P. E., & Rodríguez, G. J. 1996).
Sculpture Summary: Michelangelo Pieta
The Michelangelo Pieta sculpture was curved from the Carrara marble which is a white and blue stone. The sculpture has a sign specifically in the chest of Mary, and the sign belongs to the sculptor, Michelangelo himself. Besides, the sculpture has an expression of a youthful Mary and Michelangelo argued, according to Frampton, K., & Futagawa, Y. (1983), that Mary was a virgin hence she did not have any desires to erode her body. Finally, Mary's head appears small probably to allow for the support by the rest of the body in the sculpture.
References
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