Development of Christian Art and Architecture of Classical Rome

To what extent was the development of Christian art and architecture influenced by the art and architecture of classical Rome? How was it unique?

The development of Christian art and architecture was heavily influenced by the art and architecture of classical Rome. The early Christians in Rome were surrounded by the grandeur and magnificence of Roman architecture, such as the Colosseum and the Pantheon. They saw the potential of using these architectural styles and techniques to create spaces that would be conducive to their religious practices and beliefs. As a result, many early Christian churches were built in a similar style to Roman basilicas, with a rectangular plan, an apse at one end, and a nave flanked by aisles. The use of columns and arches, which were characteristic of Roman architecture, also became prominent features in early Christian buildings (Farber, n.d.).

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Places of Worship

Virtually all of the world’s cultures have defined sacred spaces for religious purposes. Choose one place of worship that you are familiar with (it can be from any faith). What do you think is the relationship between the appearance and layout of the space and its religious uses? Include in your discussion a description of the space’s unique structures and characteristics. Please include a picture, if possible.

One of the most iconic and significant Buddhist sacred spaces in China is the Shaolin Temple, located in Henan Province. The Shaolin Temple is renowned for being the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and the origin of Shaolin Kung Fu (Franklin, n.d.). The relationship between the appearance and layout of the space and its religious uses is deeply intertwined, reflecting the core principles and practices of Buddhism.

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Buildings Designed in a Classical Style

Please give an example of a building built after 1900 you may have seen either in person or in pictures that was designed in a classical style. Why do you think the architect(s) chose to copy the classical style? What kind of messages does that style convey? How is the building’s function (use) suited to the classical style?

One of the most iconic examples of a building built after 1900 in a classical style is the Supreme Court building in Washington D.C. Designed by architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1935, the building is a prime example of the Neoclassical revival style that was popular in the early 20th century (Craven, 2018).

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Mutually Exclusive Events

Two events are mutually exclusive when they cannot occur at the same time. Two events are independent when the occurrence of one event does not affect the occurrence of the others.

  • Identify from your field of interest two events you would like to study.
  • Describe a scenario when the two events above will be considered mutually exclusive.
  • Describe a scenario when the two events above will be considered independent. What can you say about the main difference between mutually exclusive event and independent event?

As a Business Administration student, I am interested in the field of economics which I will discuss in the following assignment.

In the field of economics, two events that I would like to study are the demand for a particular product and the price of that product. These two events are closely related and understanding their relationship is crucial for businesses to make informed decisions.

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Checking the Validity of Any Data Set That You Analyze

Specify a large population that you might want to study and describe the type of numeric measurement that you will collect (examples: a count of things, the height of people, a score on a survey, the weight of something) for your study. What is the best course of action statistically if you found few outliers in a sample of size 100?

To answer the above questions:

  • Outline the method(s) you will use if two values twice as big as the next highest value were identified in the sample.
  • You may use examples from your area of interest, such as monthly sales levels of a product, file transfer times to different computer on a network, characteristics of people (height, time to run the 100-meter dash, statistics grades, etc.), trading volume on a stock exchange, or other such things.

For the purpose of this discussion, let us consider a large population of people and the numeric measurement we will collect is their eyesight. Specifically, we will measure their visual acuity using the Snellen chart, which is a standard chart used by optometrists and ophthalmologists to measure visual acuity (Boslaugh, n.d.).

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The S-O-R Box Analysis

At least three times a day during this week, perform an S-O-R black box analysis on yourself. Observe what you are doing (especially in terms of the products and services you are using or purchasing). Identify the role of the stimuli and organismic background factors in influencing these behaviors and decisions.

Conducting an S-O-R black box analysis on myself three times a day provided me with valuable insights into my behaviors and decisions in terms of the products and services I use or purchase (John, 2021). After performing this analysis at least three times a day during the last week, I could find out what my typical day was like and how it affected my purchases.

In the morning, I started my day by checking my smartphone for messages and updates from different online platforms including social media ones and online stores. My stimuli there were the notifications that grabbed my attention, while my organismic background urged me to stay informed about the status of my recent purchases and check whether anyone sent me messages to be aware whether anything happened or if anyone needed my urgent response.

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Observation VS Interference

Present an example of an observation and inference. Your response should have four parts. 

First, describe the person you observed by gender, age, and situation (e.g., a pregnant woman in her early twenties walking in the market with two small children).  Second, describe the person’s interaction with a product or service (e.g., the woman stopped at the fruit stand, examined a papaya, asked the vendor what it cost, and put it back in the pile without purchasing it). Third, make an inference about his or her motives, priorities, or perceptions (e.g., She perceived the papaya as being of poor quality.)  Fourth, make one alternative inference about his or her motives, priorities or perceptions (e.g., She determined that the price was too high, and she gives a higher priority to buying other products at this time.)

My Observation and Inference Example:

First, I observed a middle-aged man in his late 40s sitting alone at a café. He was wearing a suit and appeared to be waiting for someone.

Second, the man took out his smartphone and started scrolling through various social media platforms. He seemed engrossed in his phone, occasionally checking the time and looking around to see if anyone was approaching.

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