The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO for short) is an agency that belongs to the United Nations, and was formed on the 16th of November, 1945. It is the spiritual successor to the disavowed League of Nations International Committee on Intellectual Cooperation, and as such, it is responsible for providing easy access to knowledge, promoting a better understanding of one’s own culture, and the culture of others, and protecting the freedom of expression that our heritage is based on. This is achieved by promoting the status of education as a fundamental human right, and encouraging different nations and states to work together for purposes such as scientific advances to benefit mankind, and preserving historical …show more content…
One of the many that were talked about is The Forbidden City, known on the world heritage site list as the Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang. Located in the centre of Beijing, it is a very large collection of 114 buildings housed within a palace, and is also home to the Palace Museum. It also contains a vast collection of knowledge and is an important indicator of the scale of the power that the Royal Family had at that time. This palace was constructed between the years 1625 and 1626, with the last few buildings being constructed in the year 1783. As a world heritage site, it has a lot of historical and cultural value, as it was the centre of power during feudal China. It is a benchmark for development of ancient Chinese palaces, and it provides insight into China’s ritualistic traditions, and legal proceedings. Its layout is very urban, since it is based symmetrically around a central axis, and it spreads out over a large area. Subsequent dynasties have used the Forbidden City as a reference point when constructing other similar palaces, showing that it was still considered very significant to China’s history. It is a remarkable representation of a variation of beliefs brought together into one large palace, and as such, it is a testimony to the history of the Ming dynasty, and its influence on Chinese …show more content…
One site that has not been covered this term is Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha. The gardens of Lumbini, located in the Terai plains of southern Nepal, are said to have been the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, more commonly known as Buddha, during the year 623 B.C. Many years later, the site had become a pilgrimage, attracting many influential people, such as the Indian Emperor Ashoka, to take part in the various ceremonies held there. It has now been developed into a Buddhist pilgrimage centre, and all items that are associated with Buddha are kept as a central feature. There are many smaller structures contained within the site, such as the Shakya Tank, a collection of remains within the Maya Devi Temple, and Ashoka’s Pillar, which Emperor Ashoka had put up during his pilgrimage. Since it is the birthplace of Buddha, it is considered one of the holiest sites in the world, and the artifacts and shrines found within the site gives an idea of the religious ceremonies and rituals that had taken place in the
The founder of the Qin dynasty was Qin Shi Huangdi, a title meaning “First Emperor.” He was a brutal ruler, but he brought about many changes. However, in addition to all the new, some old ideas were continued from the Zhou, such as the emphasis on the wheat and rice staple foods, and the philosophies, Confucianism and Daoism. The old continuities tended to have been deeply embraced by China, and, just as the Zhou did, the Qin would create some ideas that lasted, and some that did not. Qin Shi Huangdi enforced a tough autocratic rule and, as a result, opposed formal culture that could make people counter his rule. This meant that he burned many books and attacked Confucian ideas in order to keep the people from generating rebellious ideas. When the Qin dynasty fell, so too did the opposition towards education, because it took away from the civilization culturally. Despite the fact that the Qin dynasty was very short and had little time to fully develop its systems and ideas, it did pump out a vast quantity of new and lasting concepts, such as the Great Wall and a central government. One of the biggest contenders for the most well-known feature of the Qin dynasty is the Great Wall. This architectural masterpiece extends over 3,000 miles, and was mainly a
...eautiful scenes within the temple. It was very interesting to learn about specific interactions and lifestyles many Buddhists go through when at the temple and their perspectives on life. The location of the temple was one that really provided an atmosphere that was heavenly. The architecture and the buildings were meticulously built. The landscape was very beautiful and the atmosphere was very relaxing. I felt at peace and calm when I was at the temple. I also feel a step closer to understanding my culture.
There is a great art that can be found in being able to describe the world of an ancient civilization. Especially in one where large man made walls form because of the creases of a sleeping dragon’s back, or that the layout of the fields and streams of a small village create the image of a galloping unicorn when looked from up above. Yet, this is Imperial China, or as Barry Hughhart writes in his Novel Bridge of Birds, “an Ancient China that Never Was” (Hughhart 1984). This novel explores the history and the world of Ancient China, and the tales of the people who have walked across the land. Offering a summary of the book, we will be able to analyze
Qin Shi Haung Di was the first emperor of the Qin Empire in China during the 3rd century BCE. Born in 261 BCE, Haung inherited the throne from his father at the early age of 13 and showcased his ambitious spirit by unifying China and creating his empire (Swart 1984). While he is known mostly for building the Great Wall of China, he also left quite a legacy when it comes to his elaborate burial grounds. In 246 BCE, thirty-six years before his death in 210 BCE, Emperor Qin started planning the construction of his extravagant final resting place (Swart 1984). The Emperor’s mausoleum was essentially a small, underground city showcasing Qin’s power and influence using different artistic mediums.
Chinese culture has been evolving for more than one thousand years with one of the most significant influences being the development of the Han dynasty. This paper analyses the ways in which the development of the Han dynasty influenced Chinese culture, to what extent, and why. Knowledge of the Han period’s impact on Chinese culture, is obtained through the analysis of written and archaeological sources depicting the Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–9 A.D) and Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 A.D).
In Buddhism, there are eight sacred sites that Buddhists can pilgrimage to, four of which are primarily visited. Each of the four corresponds to a point of significance in Buddha’s life. The first sacred site of pilgrimage is Lumbini, where,
The Great Wall of China is something that has stood for a culture for over two thousand years! It is a magnificent physical structure and cultural icon that represents an immense undertaking that shows a culture to the world.
The Great Wall of China, one of the world’s eight wonders, is one of the most famous feats of human architecture in the history of the world. This ancient marvel is not only a great spectacle, but is also significant in the shaping and molding of the China everyone knows today. The Great Wall of China allowed China to possess some of the longest lived governmental structures in the world by providing a means of protection against hostile nomadic groups and other warlike peoples. This allowed the lifespans of the dynasties-- lines of hereditary rulers who rule over a country for a long period of time-- inside the wall to be prolonged. This massive structure is therefore a key part of China’s history, influencing nearly every dynasty that ruled the region, since the rise of the first emperor.
In my essay I will discuss the differences between national cinema and Hollywood cinema by using Rio de Janeiro¡¯s famous film City of God. There will be three parts in my following main body, the first part is a simple review of the film City of God, I will try to use the review to show the film structure and some different new points from this, show the how did the ¡®Shocking, frightening, thrilling and funny¡¯ (Nev Pierce) work in the film. The second part is my discussion parts; I will refer some typical Hollywood big name films such as Gangs in New York, Shawshank¡¯s Redemption, and Good Fellas to discuss the main differences between City of God and other national films. The third part is my summary, I will use my knowledge to analyse why there have big different between both kind of films and their advantages.
Buddhism prevailed as a religion indigenous to west India and comprises of varieties of traditions, beliefs and practices based on the teachings of Buddha. There are many reasons why Buddhism became so popular and entered into many civilizations. Buddhism began to be popular throughout Asia alongside India. Buddhism has blossomed in the contemporary world, especially in the West. It is an issue to wonder what Buddhism offers that other religions cannot and has become so significant worldwide. Buddhism has become an idea that is widespread and the teachings of Buddha have made a real difference in many civilizations like India, China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea and surprisingly Buddhism has come to make a significant difference in American culture.
For my site visit, I decided to report on a Buddhist temple, I visited the Wat Buddharangsi Temple in Homestead, Florida. They are open every day and practice traditional Theravada Buddhism. The temple itself is composed of separate rooms for the monks, a Dharma hall (also known as Uposatha hall), a garden, a fountain, a food hall, and two classrooms. The monks at this temple pay direct homage to the Buddha, Siddhartha Gotama. At the center of the religion is the various teachings by the Buddha; monks at the temple hold lessons during the weekend on different teachings and scriptures.
The Great Wall of China has been called a wonder by many who have seen it. It brings pride to the Chinese nation, and is known for being the only man made structure visible from space. The magnitude of The Great Wall is an architectural achievement as well as an example of the will power of man. Many find it hard to believe that such an amazing sight could have a history so filled with death, slavery and sadness as The Great Wall does. The Great Wall of China is one of the world's most famous architectural triumphs and has helped China throughout its history, even though its creation is marked by tragedy.
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In Fernando Meirelles’ crime drama, City of God, we gain an insight into the hellish life that exists within the borders of the Cidade de Deus. In fact the neighborhood is so full of crime, poverty, and hopelessness that at times it feels as though it is being filmed in an active warzone. Perhaps the most shocking aspect of this film is the fact that all the horrors of this favela stemmed from government planning. The City of God was founded in 1960, under the plan of the Brazillian government to decentralize the slums from the center of Rio de Janeiro to suburbs on the city’s outskirts. The sprawling orderly neighborhood seen at the beginning of the film was a construct of government planning, and with a blank slate the City of God had an
The purpose of this paper is to tell the history of the Ming Dynasty’s impact on the Chinese Empire, and to explain why the Chinese Empire was in fact an empire.