Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) was a Dutch baroque painter, sketcher, and printmaker who was not ... more Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) was a Dutch baroque painter, sketcher, and printmaker who was not only one of the most prominent artist of all time, but made the foremost self-portraits of any other known artist.1 In his life Rembrandt suffered from a lot of misfortune than any other ordinary man. To be sure, it is no longer the fashion for critics to attack him both as artist and human being.2 Today the inquiry is done by writers of romantic biographies and films who mean to honor him. Their revised standard version of Rembrandt's life runs approximately as follows: "The child of poor, ignorant Dutch peasants, Rembrandt was born with near-miraculous skill in art. As an uneducated young man, he established himself in Amsterdam, and married with a beautiful, wealthy, sympathetic girl named Saskia, and enjoyed a short period of prosperity and fame. However, because man of genius are always misunderstood by the public, fate snatched him by the throat. The important burghers of the city, who may not have known much about art but knew what they liked, gave him an enormous commission-The Night Watch-in which the burghers were to be painted in traditional postures and lights. Rembrandt responded with a masterpiece-a fact unfortunately apparent only to him and his wife. Everyone else, from the burgers to the herring-peddlers, thought the painting was dreadful. Rembrandt's patrons hooted in rage and derision, demanding changes that the artist, secure in the knowledge that posterity would vindicate him, stubbornly refused to make."3 At this point, because it is not customary for a genius to suffer a single setback but to be overwhelmed by multiple catastrophes, Rembrandt's wife died, the Night Watch was ripped from the wall and placed in some indecorous location, his friends deserted him, and he was 1J.
The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world wit... more The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops, and attracts between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. It is well known for its jewellery, hand-painted ceramics, carpets, embroideries, spices and antique shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by type of goods, with special areas for leather, gold jewellery and the like. The bazaar has been an important trading centre since 1461 and its labyrinthine vaults feature two bedestens (domed buildings), the first of which was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. With the city in need of a trade center for goods coming in from all over the nascent Ottoman Empire, the Grand Bazaar expanded rapidly. The bazaar was vastly enlarged in the 16th century, during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and in 1894 underwent a major restoration following an earthquake. The complex houses two mosques, four fountains, two hamams, and several cafés and restaurants. In the centre is the high domed hall of the Cevahir Bedesten, where the most valuable items and antiques were to be found in the past, and still are today, including furniture, copperware, amber prayer beads, inlaid weapons, icons, mother-of-pearl mirrors, water pipes, watches and clocks, candlesticks, old coins, and silver and gold jewellery set with coral and turquoise. A leisurely afternoon spent exploring the bazaar, sitting in one of the cafés and watching the crowds pass by, and bargaining for purchases is one of the best ways to recapture the romantic atmosphere of old Istanbul. It's over 500 years old, has survived fire and earthquakes, welcomes up to 400,000 people a day and takes pride in being the world's most visited destination, making it more popular than the Eiffel Tower. As such, it's hardly surprising that Istanbul's venerable Grand Bazaar, built in the mid-15th century, has suffered some wear and tear over the years. It has become one of Istanbul's most iconic sites, outstripping even the Hagia Sophia in terms of visitor numbers, and featured in a memorable sequence in the 2011 James Bond film "Skyfall." Visitors flock there to pick up souvenir trinkets or a carpet. Bargaining with the multilingual, friendly but
It has been said that "a photo is worth a thousand words."1 The thought here is that a single pic... more It has been said that "a photo is worth a thousand words."1 The thought here is that a single picture is sufficient to show an idea so complicated that hundreds of words are required to do it justice If this is so, then photographs which are immediate and unadulterated articulations of the truth seen by the camera, ought to be the superb and unequaled medium for expressing truth.2 Photos contain a wealth of information which may be used effectively in historical research. Visual materials might be utilized as evidence, for illustration, for comparison and contrast, and for analytical purposes. To some degree confounding is the moderately negligible utilization of photos as primary sources in historical inquiry. Many visual clues exist which can help to explain the historical cases in specific areas. Photographs help our comprehension of an occasion by catching the scene; and if witnessing something first hand is the only way to accept something that's difficult to believe, at that point photos show reality.3 The term 'photograph examination's introduced here alludes to different visual research strategies with the appropriation of photos. The survey of the writing has portrayed that fusing a visual angle into inquire about utilizing photos is beneficial in investigations of exceptionally unique or complex marvels either subjectively or quantitatively, or both. Methods in visual research are chiefly qualitative, but often involve qualitative quantification or quantitative elements by design.4 As far as photograph examination, some visual specialists have given different ways to deal with the utilization and investigation of photos.5 As per those analysts, visual information, for example, photos can be utilized for documentation, affirmation of literary
This study examined early modern period of the marriage was quite different than today. Women did... more This study examined early modern period of the marriage was quite different than today. Women did not have a choice as to who they would marry and, most of the time, women did not even know the man before they wed. However, men were sometimes able to choose their bride. Marriage back then was not based on love; most marriages were political arrangements. Husbands and wives were generally strangers until they first met. If love was involved at all, it came after the couple had been married. Even if love did not develop through marriage, the couple generally developed a friendship of some sort. The arrangement of marriage was done by the children's parents. The arrangement of the marriage was based on monetary worth. The family of the girl who was to be married gives a dowry, or donation, to the boy she is to marry. The dowry goes with her at the time of the marriage and stays with the boy forever. After the marriage was arranged, a wedding notice was posted on the door of the church. Today, the man and the woman stand on the same sides of the altar as they did then. The wedding ceremony of today also includes a ring exchange, and the ring is placed on the fourth finger. In the early modern period a couple and their families would have a large feast after the wedding, this is still carried on in today's society with the wedding reception.
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) was a Dutch baroque painter, sketcher, and printmaker who was not ... more Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) was a Dutch baroque painter, sketcher, and printmaker who was not only one of the most prominent artist of all time, but made the foremost self-portraits of any other known artist.1 In his life Rembrandt suffered from a lot of misfortune than any other ordinary man. To be sure, it is no longer the fashion for critics to attack him both as artist and human being.2 Today the inquiry is done by writers of romantic biographies and films who mean to honor him. Their revised standard version of Rembrandt's life runs approximately as follows: "The child of poor, ignorant Dutch peasants, Rembrandt was born with near-miraculous skill in art. As an uneducated young man, he established himself in Amsterdam, and married with a beautiful, wealthy, sympathetic girl named Saskia, and enjoyed a short period of prosperity and fame. However, because man of genius are always misunderstood by the public, fate snatched him by the throat. The important burghers of the city, who may not have known much about art but knew what they liked, gave him an enormous commission-The Night Watch-in which the burghers were to be painted in traditional postures and lights. Rembrandt responded with a masterpiece-a fact unfortunately apparent only to him and his wife. Everyone else, from the burgers to the herring-peddlers, thought the painting was dreadful. Rembrandt's patrons hooted in rage and derision, demanding changes that the artist, secure in the knowledge that posterity would vindicate him, stubbornly refused to make."3 At this point, because it is not customary for a genius to suffer a single setback but to be overwhelmed by multiple catastrophes, Rembrandt's wife died, the Night Watch was ripped from the wall and placed in some indecorous location, his friends deserted him, and he was 1J.
The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world wit... more The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops, and attracts between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. It is well known for its jewellery, hand-painted ceramics, carpets, embroideries, spices and antique shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by type of goods, with special areas for leather, gold jewellery and the like. The bazaar has been an important trading centre since 1461 and its labyrinthine vaults feature two bedestens (domed buildings), the first of which was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. With the city in need of a trade center for goods coming in from all over the nascent Ottoman Empire, the Grand Bazaar expanded rapidly. The bazaar was vastly enlarged in the 16th century, during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and in 1894 underwent a major restoration following an earthquake. The complex houses two mosques, four fountains, two hamams, and several cafés and restaurants. In the centre is the high domed hall of the Cevahir Bedesten, where the most valuable items and antiques were to be found in the past, and still are today, including furniture, copperware, amber prayer beads, inlaid weapons, icons, mother-of-pearl mirrors, water pipes, watches and clocks, candlesticks, old coins, and silver and gold jewellery set with coral and turquoise. A leisurely afternoon spent exploring the bazaar, sitting in one of the cafés and watching the crowds pass by, and bargaining for purchases is one of the best ways to recapture the romantic atmosphere of old Istanbul. It's over 500 years old, has survived fire and earthquakes, welcomes up to 400,000 people a day and takes pride in being the world's most visited destination, making it more popular than the Eiffel Tower. As such, it's hardly surprising that Istanbul's venerable Grand Bazaar, built in the mid-15th century, has suffered some wear and tear over the years. It has become one of Istanbul's most iconic sites, outstripping even the Hagia Sophia in terms of visitor numbers, and featured in a memorable sequence in the 2011 James Bond film "Skyfall." Visitors flock there to pick up souvenir trinkets or a carpet. Bargaining with the multilingual, friendly but
It has been said that "a photo is worth a thousand words."1 The thought here is that a single pic... more It has been said that "a photo is worth a thousand words."1 The thought here is that a single picture is sufficient to show an idea so complicated that hundreds of words are required to do it justice If this is so, then photographs which are immediate and unadulterated articulations of the truth seen by the camera, ought to be the superb and unequaled medium for expressing truth.2 Photos contain a wealth of information which may be used effectively in historical research. Visual materials might be utilized as evidence, for illustration, for comparison and contrast, and for analytical purposes. To some degree confounding is the moderately negligible utilization of photos as primary sources in historical inquiry. Many visual clues exist which can help to explain the historical cases in specific areas. Photographs help our comprehension of an occasion by catching the scene; and if witnessing something first hand is the only way to accept something that's difficult to believe, at that point photos show reality.3 The term 'photograph examination's introduced here alludes to different visual research strategies with the appropriation of photos. The survey of the writing has portrayed that fusing a visual angle into inquire about utilizing photos is beneficial in investigations of exceptionally unique or complex marvels either subjectively or quantitatively, or both. Methods in visual research are chiefly qualitative, but often involve qualitative quantification or quantitative elements by design.4 As far as photograph examination, some visual specialists have given different ways to deal with the utilization and investigation of photos.5 As per those analysts, visual information, for example, photos can be utilized for documentation, affirmation of literary
This study examined early modern period of the marriage was quite different than today. Women did... more This study examined early modern period of the marriage was quite different than today. Women did not have a choice as to who they would marry and, most of the time, women did not even know the man before they wed. However, men were sometimes able to choose their bride. Marriage back then was not based on love; most marriages were political arrangements. Husbands and wives were generally strangers until they first met. If love was involved at all, it came after the couple had been married. Even if love did not develop through marriage, the couple generally developed a friendship of some sort. The arrangement of marriage was done by the children's parents. The arrangement of the marriage was based on monetary worth. The family of the girl who was to be married gives a dowry, or donation, to the boy she is to marry. The dowry goes with her at the time of the marriage and stays with the boy forever. After the marriage was arranged, a wedding notice was posted on the door of the church. Today, the man and the woman stand on the same sides of the altar as they did then. The wedding ceremony of today also includes a ring exchange, and the ring is placed on the fourth finger. In the early modern period a couple and their families would have a large feast after the wedding, this is still carried on in today's society with the wedding reception.
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